Official PlayStation 2 Black Dualshock 2 Controller SCPH-10010 PS2 OEM Tested
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Manufacturer description
Tested, cleaned and fully functional. Joysticks/buttons are firm and responsive.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Official PlayStation 2 Black Dualshock 2 Controller SCPH-10010 PS2… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the controllers & gamepads category. Sony's controllers & gamepads 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 |
|---|---|
| vibration | true |
| connection | wired |
| analog_sticks | 2 |
Hardware benchmark data
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