Sony PlayStation 1 PS1– Console Only -SCPH- 1001. Tested
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Tested and working Sony PlayStation model SCPH-1001 console and memory card only no cords, games, controller etc. Thanks for looking.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 1 PS1– Console Only -SCPH- 1001. Tested 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
| media | CD-ROM |
|---|---|
| region | NTSC-U/C |
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