Sony PS2 RED Wired Controller OEM DualShock PlayStation 2 AUTHENTIC
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Manufacturer description
OEM Sony PS2 DualShock Controller – Red 🎮 Tested & fully working. Clean condition with normal wear from use. Authentic Sony controller – no third party junk. Ships fast 🚚💨
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SpecPicks scored Sony PS2 RED Wired Controller OEM DualShock PlayStation 2 AUTHENTIC 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 | Red |
|---|---|
| platform | PlayStation 2 |
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