Sony PlayStation 2 PS2 Console Black SCPH-39001 NTSC-U/C DVD USB
Bottom line: The Sony PlayStation 2 PS2 Console Black SCPH-39001 NTSC-U/C DVD USB 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
It’s tested works fine console only
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 2 PS2 Console Black SCPH-39001 NTSC-U/C DVD USB 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 | Black |
|---|---|
| region | NTSC-U/C |
| features | DVD,USB |
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