Sony PS2 Fat Console SCPH-30001 Bundle Controller Memory Card Tested -FREE SHIP
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Manufacturer description
Both are tested and working, and the console was tested and played using the exact cables included here. Sony PlayStation 2 Console Bundle, Model SCPH-30001, Charcoal Black. Original "fat" PlayStation 2 with the expansion bay, NTSC U/C region, made in Japan.
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Full Specifications
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