Sony PlayStation 2 Silver Slim Console Tested Working, No cables, Console only
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Sony PlayStation 2 Silver Slim Console Tested Working, No cables, Console only
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Full Specifications
| color | Silver |
|---|---|
| region | NTSC-U/C |
| storage_media | DVD/CD |
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