Official Sony PS2 Controller OEM PlayStation 2 DualShock 2 - Tested and Working
Bottom line: The Official Sony PS2 Controller OEM PlayStation 2 DualShock 2 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the controllers & gamepads 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
Selling an OEM Sony PlayStation 2 controller. The controller has been tested and is fully working. All buttons and controls function properly. The controller is used and may show normal signs of wear from age and use. Please review all photos carefully for the cosmetic condition. Included: * 1x OEM Sony PlayStation 2 controller You will receive exactly what is shown in the pictures.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Official Sony PS2 Controller OEM PlayStation 2 DualShock 2 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.
Common buyer scenarios for controllers & gamepads 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
| color | null |
|---|---|
| connector | PlayStation 2 proprietary |
| vibration | true |
| connection | wired |
| analog_sticks | 2 |
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