Sony PlayStation 2 PS2 SCPH-35001 FAT Console Bundle w/Controller New Laser
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Sony PlayStation 2 PS2 SCPH-35001 FAT Console Bundle w/Controller New Laser. As you can see from the pics, the console and controller have been disassembled and cleaned. The shells and buttons have been washed and scrubbed with a toothbrush. A new laser has been installed and aligned. A new CMOS (clock) battery has also been installed. The console and controller have some wear and scratches. It has been tested and works great! Please Email me with any questions or for additional pics. Thanks.
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SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 2 PS2 SCPH-35001 FAT Console Bundle w/Controller… 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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