Sony PlayStation 2 Black Console Only PS2 Tested Fat SCPH-50001/N Working
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Manufacturer description
sony playstation 2 black console, tested... powers on fine, disc drive works, both controller ports work, thats all i've tested, its very dirty (see photos) console only. it will play the disc games but when i insert them it makes a clicking noise repeatedly like crazy, even when playing it will sometimes happen. the disc drive goes in an out fine. i have NOT tested USB ports, memory card slots, or the expansion bay. everything seems to be in good condition if you have any questions please ask, open to offers. packed ready to be shipped! very dirty needs cleaning (has issues)
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SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 2 Black Console Only PS2 Tested Fat SCPH-50001/N… 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 |
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