Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Console SCPH-1001 Tested Working
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The Sony PlayStation 1 SCPH-1001 console, also known as the PlayStation, is a classic home gaming system released by Sony. Tested works great
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Full Specifications
| color | Gray |
|---|---|
| region | NTSC-U/C |
| cd_drive | Double Speed |
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