Sony PlayStation 2 PS2 Console SCPH-39001 Bundle w/ Extras + 2 Memory Cards READ
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Sony PlayStation 2 PS2 Fat Console SCPH-39001 Bundle w/ Extras + 2 Memory Cards
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Full Specifications
| cpu | Emotion Engine |
|---|---|
| ram_mb | 32 |
| region | NTSC-U |
| variant | Fat |
| cpu_clock_mhz | 294 |
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