BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED Sony PS2 PlayStation 2 Slim Black SCPH-90001 CB
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Manufacturer description
NEW IN SEALED BOX SHIPPING TO CONTINENTAL US ONLY The PlayStation 2 Slimline SCPH-90001 CB is the final North American revision of Sony’s 128-bit console, featuring a charcoal black finish and a redesigned internal power supply. Key Hardware Features Internal Power Supply: Unlike earlier slim revisions that required an external power brick, this model houses the power supply directly inside the console. Design & Weight: It weighs approximately 720 grams and features a modified exterior casing. Connectivity: Includes an integrated Ethernet port for online play, two USB 1.1 ports, and standard…
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SpecPicks scored BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED Sony PS2 PlayStation 2 Slim Black… 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.
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