Sony PlayStation 2 PS2 Fat Console (SCPH-39001) System w AV + Power Cable Tested
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Manufacturer description
Read PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2 discs. - OEM AV Audio Video Cable. - PlayStation 2 Console. The console is fully functional and in good pre-owned condition. It may show normal signs of prior use, including scratches, scuffs, discoloration, or surface marks.
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SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 2 PS2 Fat Console System w AV + Power Cable Tested 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.
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