Version Number of a PS2

This info should be used for guidelines only. There are obvious similarities in the models sold in all countries; however models do change a little from country to country.

10 Screws at base of PS2 Version 1, 2 and 3

USA SCPH 30001 Version 1 = Serial Number begins with U1

USA SCPH 30001 Version 2 = Serial Number begins with U0

USA SCPH 30001 Version 3 = Serial Number begins with U1 Date Code 1A

USA SCPH 30001 Version 3 = Serial Number begins with U2 Date Code 0D

8 Screws at base of PS2 Version 4,5 and Electrical warning stamped on the bottom.

USA SCPH 30001 Version 4 = Serial Number begins with U0

USA SCPH 30001 Version 4 = Serial Number begins with U1

USA SCPH 30001 Version 4 = Serial Number begins with U2

USA SCPH 30001 Version 4 = Serial Number begins with U3

USA SCPH 30001 Version 4 = Serial Number begins with U4

USA SCPH 30001 Version 4 = Serial Number begins with U5

USA SCPH 35001 Version 4 = GT3 Edition

3900X PS2 (39001, 39002 ...) - New Version 7 PS2:

All the PS2 model SCPH 3900X is the New Version 7 PS2 where X can be any number like 1, 2, 3 etc..

Example: SCPH 39001 is the USA Version 7 PS2, SCPH 39002 is the Australian PS2 Version 7