Sony PlayStation 2 Fat Console - SCPH-39001 - Serviced - 20 Games + 1 Controller
Bottom line: The Sony PlayStation 2 Fat Console is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro consoles category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Cleaned inside and out. New thermal pads. Disc Drive cleaned, laser cleaned, and lubed. All hardware including fan and all plastics have been cleaned. Console has several hours of test play after service tested working.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 2 Fat Console 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.
Common buyer scenarios for retro consoles of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| media | DVD-ROM |
|---|---|
| ram_mb | 32 |
| ps1_compatible | true |
Hardware benchmark data
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