Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Original Console SCPH-7501 Tested Working Japan 1998
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Manufacturer description
Sony PlayStation 1 Original Console. One Sony PlayStation SCPH-7501 console only. Console Details. SCPH-7501 | September 1998 | Made in Japan. Manufactured: September 1998.
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Full Specifications
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