It also has a different lens and some compatibility issues documented by Sony for earlier PS2 games.
These included a PCMCIA slot instead of the Expansion Bay (DEV9) port of newer models.
A silver edition is available in the United Kingdom exclusively.
The machine's future continues to be uncertain, with North American and European launches considered to be distant if at all.
With a price of $299.99 per console, Sony made gross sales of roughly $153,000,000.
It is widely believed that Sony has abandoned support for the hard drive.
The PlayStation 2 had a difficult start.
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