Sony PlayStation 1 SCPH-7501 Console Tested/Working With Games PLEASE READ
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Manufacturer description
This system was in storage and was a bit dirty. I have fully tested the system and it works and reads discs fine. Does NOT include a power cord. The included AV cable is not in good shape. It works but you have to fiddle with it to make the sound work.
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SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 1 SCPH-7501 Console 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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Full Specifications
| color | Gray |
|---|---|
| audio_output | RCA |
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