Sony PlayStation 2 Fat Console SCPH-39001 w/ Controller + Games CLEAN (TESTED)
Bottom line: The Sony PlayStation 2 Fat Console SCPH-39001 w/ Controller + Games CLEAN is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro consoles category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Tested & Cleaned Sony PlayStation 2 SCPH-39001. Normal wear and tear, minor cosmetic blemishes but console runs great! New Power Supply and Power/Eject button ribbon cable. Comes with the following: - OEM AV cables & aftermarket power cable. - OEM Controller - Call of Duty 2 Big Red One Collectors edition CIB - Transworld Surf CIB - Thrillville CIB - Madcatz Memory card The system, controller, cables, games and memory card all have been tested and work as intended! More pictures available upon request! I am selling the console and controller together but willing to exclude the games and…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 2 Fat Console SCPH-39001 w/ Controller + Games CLEAN 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.
Common buyer scenarios for retro consoles of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| cpu | Emotion Engine |
|---|---|
| ram_mb | 32 |
| region | NTSC-U |
| variant | Fat |
| cpu_clock_mhz | 294 |
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