Sony PlayStation 2 Fat Console SCPH-30001 W/ Controller, 2 Games, 8MB Mem Card
Bottom line: The Sony PlayStation 2 Fat Console SCPH-30001 W/ Controller is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro consoles category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Sony PlayStation 2 Fat Console SCPH-30001 W/ Controller, 8MB Memory Card, 2 Games AV Cables and power cord. Plays game disc and DVD smoothly. Fully tested and works great. Minor scratches from normal use. This exact items you will receive. No other accessories included. Check all beautiful pictures and feel free to ask questions. TV not included.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 2 Fat Console SCPH-30001 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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Full Specifications
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