Sony Playstation 2 PS2 Fat Console W/ Cables Controller Tested (SCPH-39001)
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Manufacturer description
Sony PS2 PlayStation 2 SCPH-39001 Console Tested. Comes with cords, one original PS2 controller, one original PS2 memory card and Spyro : A Hero’s Tale. Everything has been TESTED! Fully functional. See pics for condition and gameplay. Will ship with care and extra protection! :) The product is a Sony PlayStation 2 home console in the NTSC-U/C (US/Canada) region code, featuring a black color design. It comes with composite RCA and S-Video connectivity options, making it compatible with older televisions. The console has been tested and confirmed to be in working condition. With the inclusion…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony Playstation 2 PS2 Fat Console W/ Cables Controller 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
| color | Black |
|---|---|
| region | NTSC-U/C |
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