However, units flagged as "BIN" within the 30004R production line frequently shipped with the laser assembly. Why does this matter?
| Feature | SCPH-30004R | SCPH-39004 (Best Fat) | SCPH-70004 (Slim) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Very Poor (1-3 years typical) | Excellent | Good | | Noise Level | Loud | Moderate | Quiet | | Heat Output | High | Medium | Low | | DVD Progressive | No | No | Yes | | HDD Support | Yes (with adapter) | Yes (with adapter) | No (except mod) | | PS1 Compatibility | Perfect | Perfect | 99% (minor glitches) | ps2 scph30004rbin better
: A North American (NTSC-U) BIOS like SCPH-39001 is better for US games, while the SCPH-30004R is better for European games. However, units flagged as "BIN" within the 30004R