The 30004R sits in a unique historical window regarding backward compatibility with PS1 games.
For verification, a standard typically has the following properties: Sony PlayStation 2 - Batocera.linux - Wiki ps2 scph30004rbin better
: The fan in this model is significantly louder and runs at a constant high speed compared to the much quieter SCPH-5000x series or Slim models. The 30004R sits in a unique historical window