Sony PlayStation 2 Slim SCPH-79001 Console Complete in Original Box with Game
Bottom line: The Sony PlayStation 2 Slim SCPH-79001 Console Complete in Original Box 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
79001 Model. Original console in EXCELLENT working and good visual condition. Original box in "very good" condition. All our products are diligently inspected and tested and sold under the standard"What would WE want to buy?".
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 2 Slim SCPH-79001 Console Complete in Original Box 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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