PlayStation 2 versions

Take a look on the back of your PS2 console, you will see a label similar to the one below. The numbers that follow SCPH are your PS2's model number. This can help you identify which version you have.

PS2 console versions 1, 2 & 3 Identification

V1 - First PS2 released in Japan

V2 - First PS2 released in USA

V3 - First PS2 released in UK & Europe

Turn your console upside down and have a look at the bottom you will see several square screw caps, if you have 10 of these caps you have a PS2 console version 1, 2 or 3 if not, then you have 8 screw caps and your version will be 4 or above.

PS2 console version 4 Identification

The model number can be

SCPH- 30000 , 30001 , 35001 , 30002 , 35002 , 30003 , 35003 , 30004 , 35004

You console will have 8 case screws.

PS2 console version 5/6 Identification

The model number can be

SCPH- 30000R, 30001 R, 30002 R, 30003 R, 30004 R, 30006 R
But also some 30000, 30001, 30002, 30003, 30004 PS2 consoles have a V5/V6 main board.

PS2 console version 7/8 Identification

If your model number is SCPH- 39000 , 39001 , 39002 , 39003 , 39004 , 37000

PS2 console version 9/10 Identification

If your model number is SCPH- 50001, 50002, 50003, 50004, 5000X

These consoles will either be Black or Satin Silver in colour and have an Infrared remote sensor between the Power and Eject buttons. The only difference between them is the mainboard the version 9 has the GH-023 and the V10 has GH-026.

PS2 console version 11 Identification

This console version does not exist .

PS2 console version 12,13,14 Identification

These consoles are all PS2 slimline models, there is a few variations but no significant changes.