**Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2) Original "Fat" Console – Black – Grade B (Boxed)**
The **Sony PlayStation 2**, the best-selling video game console of all time, remains a legendary pillar of gaming history. This original "Fat" model (SCPH-3000x/500xx series) is celebrated for its iconic blue-gradient logo, industrial ribbed design, and robust build quality. More than just a game console, it served as many households' first **DVD player**, featuring high-fidelity audio and video playback that helped standardise the format worldwide. Its unique vertical or horizontal standing capability made it a versatile centerpiece for any early-2000s entertainment centre.
Technically, the PS2 is powered by the innovative **Emotion Engine CPU**, designed to handle complex physics and diverse game worlds with ease. One of its most significant features is its **near-perfect backwards compatibility** with the original PlayStation (PS1) library, giving you instant access to two generations of era-defining titles. This unit features the dual front controller ports and the iconic **Expansion Bay** at the rear, which was originally designed for the Network Adaptor and Hard Disk Drive. Whether you are revisiting classics like *Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas*, *Metal Gear Solid*, or *Final Fantasy*, the original PS2 provides the most authentic retro gaming experience available.
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## Condition Details
* **Grade:** B-Condition (Used / Good).
* **Cosmetic Wear:** The console exhibits **light general wear** consistent with its age, such as minor surface scuffs on the matte black casing. The console has been tested and is fully functional.
* **Controller Condition:** Includes one official Sony DualShock 2 wired controller. Note that the controller has **substantial wear to the analogue sticks** (as shown in photos). While the rubber may be worn or the sticks loose, they remain tested and working.
* **Packaging:** **Boxed.** This unit is supplied in its original Sony retail box. The box shows standard storage wear consistent with a vintage item.
* **Functional Status:** 100% Functional. The disc tray and laser have been verified to read both CD and DVD based media. All ports are fully operational.
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## What's Included?
* Sony PlayStation 2 Original "Fat" Console (Black)
* **1x Official Sony DualShock 2 Wired Controller** (Heavy analogue wear)
* **1x UK Mains Power Lead**
* **1x AV Multi-Out Composite Cable** (Red/White/Yellow)
* **Original Retail Box**
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## What's NOT Included?
* **No Memory Card** (Required to save game progress)
* **No AV to HDMI Adapter**
* **No Original Manuals** (Unless specifically present in box)
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## Key Specifications
* **Brand:** Sony
* **Model:** PlayStation 2 Original (Fat)
* **Processor:** 128-bit "Emotion Engine"
* **Graphics:** "Graphics Synthesizer"
* **Media:** DVD-ROM, CD-ROM (Backwards compatible with PS1)
* **Audio:** Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS support
* **Ports:** 2x Controller Ports, 2x Memory Card Slots, 2x USB 1.1, Expansion Bay
* **Video Output:** AV Multi-Out
* **Condition:** Used, B-Grade (Light wear; Boxed; Heavy controller wear)
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| Condition | Pre-Owned: Grade B |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 6 Months |
| Brand | Sony |
| Store Name | Harpurhey |