SONY PS Vita PCH-1000 ZA-03 Cosmic Red Japan Soft Case Charger 8GB DDP
Bottom line: The SONY PS Vita PCH-1000 ZA-03 Cosmic Red Japan Soft Case Charger 8GB DDP 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
Accessories : Main Unit Console. Appearance : There are a few very tiny dot scratches on the screen, that have almost unnoticeable. There is slightly scuffs on the back. There is a little yellowing around the edges of the screen when the power is off, but it has almost no effect on the image.
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Full Specifications
| color | Cosmic Red |
|---|---|
| display | 5-inch OLED |
| storage | Memory card slot |
| wireless | Wi-Fi |
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