Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Console Only SCPH-5501 Tested Working
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Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Console Only SCPH-5501 Tested Working Has a noticeable mark on the top so take that into account when you’re looking at this item. In working condition. Message me for any questions.
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SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Console Only SCPH-5501 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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