Official Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Dual Shock Analog Gray OEM Controller SCPH-1200
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Manufacturer description
Item is in used condition but it is tested and working! Please see pictures for condition. The product is an official Sony PlayStation 1 Dual Shock analog controller in gray color. It is a wired controller with a 6ft cable length made of plastic. The model is Sony Playstation DualShock, compatible with Sony PlayStation 1. It is an OEM controller manufactured in Korea.
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SpecPicks scored Official Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Dual Shock Analog Gray OEM… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the controllers & gamepads category. Sony's controllers & gamepads 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 |
|---|---|
| compatibility | PS1,PS2 |
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