Excellent Sony PlayStation PS Vita PCH-1000 Crystal Black CIB Boxed
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Manufacturer description
This is a tested and factory reset set of the PlayStation Vita PCH-1000. PlayStation Vita PCH-1000 (Crystal Black). we will reply within 24 hours. All buttons, analog sticks, and the display have been tested and are fully working.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Excellent Sony PlayStation PS Vita PCH-1000 Crystal Black CIB Boxed 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 | Crystal Black |
|---|---|
| storage_gb | null |
| connectivity | Wi-Fi |
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