Console version
 

I have been waiting for the new messiah to come out before purchasing my son his PS2 (hoping a premodded version would become available). If I go to purchase one is there any way to tell what version it may be prior to opening the box? Most retailers will not take returns, only exchanges on opened electronics!

i guess u r in usa
go buy one now
anything apart from scph 39001(this is new version that only just come out not sure if messiahable yet)
anyother u buy new should b v5 or v6 both will b compatible for sure
if u r from uk what u waiting for messiah r everywere(prechipped as well)

Yes, I am US!
 

Yes, I am in the US. I still need to know if they are identifiable without opening box????

yes
scph39001 is printed on box(u not want this one although i guess it will b included in messiah support they working on it)

scphxxxxxx will b ok