Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 SCPH-9001 Tested W/ Cables 1 Controller *YELLOW STAINED*
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Manufacturer description
The product is a Sony PlayStation 1 console, specifically model SCPH-9001, manufactured in 2000. The console comes with one controller and cables for connectivity via Composite RCA. The product has been tested and is in working condition, although it is stained yellow in color. The controller has some wear but works as intended. The rca cables are separated at the end of the they’re fine no breaks in the wire or anything like that the colors are just pulled apart from each other. Doesn’t affect functionality. Please see photos as the console is heavily stained yellow. Ships out fast!
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SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 SCPH-9001 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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