Sony Playstation 2 (PS2) SCPH-30001 Original Fat Console in Box Tested Working
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Manufacturer description
Original “fat” model PS2 with original box and 2 pieces of the styrofoam board - rest of box will be packed with packing paper for protection. Comes with cords and one (1) controller. The only issue is that there is a noise when the disc drive opens or closes. It still exchanges discs and runs perfectly, but should be noted for a future repair. Free Shipping!
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SpecPicks scored Sony Playstation 2 SCPH-30001 Fat Console in Box Tested Working using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Sony's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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