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I saw the below controller on OLX, the guy selling it claims it's an original. My main worries are sixaxis and decent analog sticks.
To be honest, there isn't really anything throwing me off other then the fact that it says it has sixaxis even though the model says otherwise.The thing about PS3 controllers is that fake ones are almost identical. The differences are some really small details, like if the plastic looks cheap or something, which is stuff I am not familiar with either.
Is there anything in the photographs provided by the seller to suggest that this controller is not a genuine Sony product? What should I look for to identify a fake controller?
ps3 controllers
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I saw the below controller on OLX, the guy selling it claims it's an original. My main worries are sixaxis and decent analog sticks.
To be honest, there isn't really anything throwing me off other then the fact that it says it has sixaxis even though the model says otherwise.The thing about PS3 controllers is that fake ones are almost identical. The differences are some really small details, like if the plastic looks cheap or something, which is stuff I am not familiar with either.
Is there anything in the photographs provided by the seller to suggest that this controller is not a genuine Sony product? What should I look for to identify a fake controller?
ps3 controllers
edited Jul 3 '18 at 4:32
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I wasn't even aware there was an A1 model of the Dualshock 3. I bought aCECHZC2Uone when I first got a PS3 (I bought a used fat PS3 which came with a Sixaxis only) and my PSTV came with aCECHZC2U A2.
– Powerlord
Jul 2 '18 at 23:25
2
I once bought a ps3 controller that looked just like the one you picture and the only reason I ever even noticed that it was a fake was when I was using it with my android and when it connected, the app always identified it as such. Worked just fine though, so I didn't really care. Here's the funny thing though; I bought the controller @ Walmart.
– Ron Kyle
Jul 4 '18 at 0:10
add a comment |
I saw the below controller on OLX, the guy selling it claims it's an original. My main worries are sixaxis and decent analog sticks.
To be honest, there isn't really anything throwing me off other then the fact that it says it has sixaxis even though the model says otherwise.The thing about PS3 controllers is that fake ones are almost identical. The differences are some really small details, like if the plastic looks cheap or something, which is stuff I am not familiar with either.
Is there anything in the photographs provided by the seller to suggest that this controller is not a genuine Sony product? What should I look for to identify a fake controller?
ps3 controllers
edited Jul 3 '18 at 4:32
Robotnik♦
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I saw the below controller on OLX, the guy selling it claims it's an original. My main worries are sixaxis and decent analog sticks.
To be honest, there isn't really anything throwing me off other then the fact that it says it has sixaxis even though the model says otherwise.The thing about PS3 controllers is that fake ones are almost identical. The differences are some really small details, like if the plastic looks cheap or something, which is stuff I am not familiar with either.
Is there anything in the photographs provided by the seller to suggest that this controller is not a genuine Sony product? What should I look for to identify a fake controller?
ps3 controllers
ps3 controllers
edited Jul 3 '18 at 4:32
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I wasn't even aware there was an A1 model of the Dualshock 3. I bought aCECHZC2Uone when I first got a PS3 (I bought a used fat PS3 which came with a Sixaxis only) and my PSTV came with aCECHZC2U A2.
– Powerlord
Jul 2 '18 at 23:25
2
I once bought a ps3 controller that looked just like the one you picture and the only reason I ever even noticed that it was a fake was when I was using it with my android and when it connected, the app always identified it as such. Worked just fine though, so I didn't really care. Here's the funny thing though; I bought the controller @ Walmart.
– Ron Kyle
Jul 4 '18 at 0:10
add a comment |
1
I wasn't even aware there was an A1 model of the Dualshock 3. I bought aCECHZC2Uone when I first got a PS3 (I bought a used fat PS3 which came with a Sixaxis only) and my PSTV came with aCECHZC2U A2.
– Powerlord
Jul 2 '18 at 23:25
2
I once bought a ps3 controller that looked just like the one you picture and the only reason I ever even noticed that it was a fake was when I was using it with my android and when it connected, the app always identified it as such. Worked just fine though, so I didn't really care. Here's the funny thing though; I bought the controller @ Walmart.
– Ron Kyle
Jul 4 '18 at 0:10
1
1
I wasn't even aware there was an A1 model of the Dualshock 3. I bought a
CECHZC2U one when I first got a PS3 (I bought a used fat PS3 which came with a Sixaxis only) and my PSTV came with a CECHZC2U A2.– Powerlord
Jul 2 '18 at 23:25
I wasn't even aware there was an A1 model of the Dualshock 3. I bought a
CECHZC2U one when I first got a PS3 (I bought a used fat PS3 which came with a Sixaxis only) and my PSTV came with a CECHZC2U A2.– Powerlord
Jul 2 '18 at 23:25
2
2
I once bought a ps3 controller that looked just like the one you picture and the only reason I ever even noticed that it was a fake was when I was using it with my android and when it connected, the app always identified it as such. Worked just fine though, so I didn't really care. Here's the funny thing though; I bought the controller @ Walmart.
– Ron Kyle
Jul 4 '18 at 0:10
I once bought a ps3 controller that looked just like the one you picture and the only reason I ever even noticed that it was a fake was when I was using it with my android and when it connected, the app always identified it as such. Worked just fine though, so I didn't really care. Here's the funny thing though; I bought the controller @ Walmart.
– Ron Kyle
Jul 4 '18 at 0:10
add a comment |
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I believe that the pictured controller is fake. There is a forum post on the PS community forums about this with a very long and detailed list of differences.
From the pictures you have posted the rear section with the screw, label and reset button are what make me suspect that this controller is not genuine.
The picture below is from the link above and is of a fake:
This looks very similar to the one in your question, its hard to tell in you photo but one way to be certain is that there is no reset button, only a hole in the case.
Here is a picture of a real controller for comparison:
The second thing that makes me suspect that it is a fake is the manual, below is a picture of the fake manual on the right and real manual on the left:
There are many other subtle differences to look out for that are not clear from your photographs, my advice is don't buy if you have any doubts.
edited Jul 5 '18 at 4:39
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Thank you, your answer was informative to say the least.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 3:52
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Could you call out specifically what's off about the manual in that picture you shared? it's not immediately obvious to me (other than a slight yellowing which could be down to the age of the paper manual vs a newer one). Are they different material? is there a particular line of the manual that's off, or a spelling mistake or something?
– Robotnik♦
Jul 3 '18 at 4:25
My original PlayStation 3 controller, the one that came with my PlayStation 3 has a reset hole with no button.
– user86571
Jul 3 '18 at 6:11
3
It looks like the original PS3 manual is machine folded. They fit to a very specific size and the folds are very defined. The fake instruction seems to be a photocopy piece of paper folded in half. You can not see any of the fold crease.
– Nelson
Jul 3 '18 at 9:39
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Turns out it was a fake. I have returned the controller.
Analog sticks were smaller and had only 8 directions.There was also no reset button as you predicted.
edited Jul 4 '18 at 1:13
Nelson
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Would you be able to include photos of the controller showcasing the specific parts that let you know it was fake? This could be very useful for others looking to tell the difference between legit and counterfeit controllers in the future.
– Malco
Jul 3 '18 at 16:08
Apologies, I wasn't given enough time to take pictures.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 16:56
Ahh sorry misunderstood, you ended up returning it? In your answer you have retrieved.
– Malco
Jul 3 '18 at 21:01
Yes, that's what I meant, sorry.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 22:02
add a comment |
Sorry, very old topic, but as i'm looking for original controllers as well and i can tell the ones on this pictures are fake. Today i did disassemble one i know being Genuine and one i bought with the same packing as the picture above. The genuine one comes with a toshiba chipset, and a good weight battery. The second is indeed a cheap counterfeit with one chipset covered with resin, and a battery half the weight of the original one. Also worth noting that R2 and L2 on the fake controller are just buttons, not analog. Both shells are different and not exchangeable. Re-assembling the genuine controller was easy and straight forward while reassembling the fake one proved itself to be a nightmare.
It becomes obvious while playing withthe fake one, that the left analog in fact reacts almost as bad as a 8 ways joystick, making characters to take stiff angle while running in circle.
I struggle to find real official PS3 sixaxis controllers, or at least proper quality non Sony ones. Let me know if you could find a way to acquire these.
Thanks.
JP
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I believe that the pictured controller is fake. There is a forum post on the PS community forums about this with a very long and detailed list of differences.
From the pictures you have posted the rear section with the screw, label and reset button are what make me suspect that this controller is not genuine.
The picture below is from the link above and is of a fake:
This looks very similar to the one in your question, its hard to tell in you photo but one way to be certain is that there is no reset button, only a hole in the case.
Here is a picture of a real controller for comparison:
The second thing that makes me suspect that it is a fake is the manual, below is a picture of the fake manual on the right and real manual on the left:
There are many other subtle differences to look out for that are not clear from your photographs, my advice is don't buy if you have any doubts.
edited Jul 5 '18 at 4:39
Robotnik♦
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answered Jul 3 '18 at 1:42
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Thank you, your answer was informative to say the least.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 3:52
1
Could you call out specifically what's off about the manual in that picture you shared? it's not immediately obvious to me (other than a slight yellowing which could be down to the age of the paper manual vs a newer one). Are they different material? is there a particular line of the manual that's off, or a spelling mistake or something?
– Robotnik♦
Jul 3 '18 at 4:25
My original PlayStation 3 controller, the one that came with my PlayStation 3 has a reset hole with no button.
– user86571
Jul 3 '18 at 6:11
3
It looks like the original PS3 manual is machine folded. They fit to a very specific size and the folds are very defined. The fake instruction seems to be a photocopy piece of paper folded in half. You can not see any of the fold crease.
– Nelson
Jul 3 '18 at 9:39
add a comment |
I believe that the pictured controller is fake. There is a forum post on the PS community forums about this with a very long and detailed list of differences.
From the pictures you have posted the rear section with the screw, label and reset button are what make me suspect that this controller is not genuine.
The picture below is from the link above and is of a fake:
This looks very similar to the one in your question, its hard to tell in you photo but one way to be certain is that there is no reset button, only a hole in the case.
Here is a picture of a real controller for comparison:
The second thing that makes me suspect that it is a fake is the manual, below is a picture of the fake manual on the right and real manual on the left:
There are many other subtle differences to look out for that are not clear from your photographs, my advice is don't buy if you have any doubts.
edited Jul 5 '18 at 4:39
Robotnik♦
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answered Jul 3 '18 at 1:42
ColinColin
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Thank you, your answer was informative to say the least.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 3:52
1
Could you call out specifically what's off about the manual in that picture you shared? it's not immediately obvious to me (other than a slight yellowing which could be down to the age of the paper manual vs a newer one). Are they different material? is there a particular line of the manual that's off, or a spelling mistake or something?
– Robotnik♦
Jul 3 '18 at 4:25
My original PlayStation 3 controller, the one that came with my PlayStation 3 has a reset hole with no button.
– user86571
Jul 3 '18 at 6:11
3
It looks like the original PS3 manual is machine folded. They fit to a very specific size and the folds are very defined. The fake instruction seems to be a photocopy piece of paper folded in half. You can not see any of the fold crease.
– Nelson
Jul 3 '18 at 9:39
add a comment |
I believe that the pictured controller is fake. There is a forum post on the PS community forums about this with a very long and detailed list of differences.
From the pictures you have posted the rear section with the screw, label and reset button are what make me suspect that this controller is not genuine.
The picture below is from the link above and is of a fake:
This looks very similar to the one in your question, its hard to tell in you photo but one way to be certain is that there is no reset button, only a hole in the case.
Here is a picture of a real controller for comparison:
The second thing that makes me suspect that it is a fake is the manual, below is a picture of the fake manual on the right and real manual on the left:
There are many other subtle differences to look out for that are not clear from your photographs, my advice is don't buy if you have any doubts.
edited Jul 5 '18 at 4:39
Robotnik♦
27.4k43 gold badges132 silver badges232 bronze badges
answered Jul 3 '18 at 1:42
ColinColin
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I believe that the pictured controller is fake. There is a forum post on the PS community forums about this with a very long and detailed list of differences.
From the pictures you have posted the rear section with the screw, label and reset button are what make me suspect that this controller is not genuine.
The picture below is from the link above and is of a fake:
This looks very similar to the one in your question, its hard to tell in you photo but one way to be certain is that there is no reset button, only a hole in the case.
Here is a picture of a real controller for comparison:
The second thing that makes me suspect that it is a fake is the manual, below is a picture of the fake manual on the right and real manual on the left:
There are many other subtle differences to look out for that are not clear from your photographs, my advice is don't buy if you have any doubts.
edited Jul 5 '18 at 4:39
Robotnik♦
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answered Jul 3 '18 at 1:42
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edited Jul 5 '18 at 4:39
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edited Jul 5 '18 at 4:39
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Thank you, your answer was informative to say the least.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 3:52
1
Could you call out specifically what's off about the manual in that picture you shared? it's not immediately obvious to me (other than a slight yellowing which could be down to the age of the paper manual vs a newer one). Are they different material? is there a particular line of the manual that's off, or a spelling mistake or something?
– Robotnik♦
Jul 3 '18 at 4:25
My original PlayStation 3 controller, the one that came with my PlayStation 3 has a reset hole with no button.
– user86571
Jul 3 '18 at 6:11
3
It looks like the original PS3 manual is machine folded. They fit to a very specific size and the folds are very defined. The fake instruction seems to be a photocopy piece of paper folded in half. You can not see any of the fold crease.
– Nelson
Jul 3 '18 at 9:39
add a comment |
Thank you, your answer was informative to say the least.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 3:52
1
Could you call out specifically what's off about the manual in that picture you shared? it's not immediately obvious to me (other than a slight yellowing which could be down to the age of the paper manual vs a newer one). Are they different material? is there a particular line of the manual that's off, or a spelling mistake or something?
– Robotnik♦
Jul 3 '18 at 4:25
My original PlayStation 3 controller, the one that came with my PlayStation 3 has a reset hole with no button.
– user86571
Jul 3 '18 at 6:11
3
It looks like the original PS3 manual is machine folded. They fit to a very specific size and the folds are very defined. The fake instruction seems to be a photocopy piece of paper folded in half. You can not see any of the fold crease.
– Nelson
Jul 3 '18 at 9:39
Thank you, your answer was informative to say the least.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 3:52
Thank you, your answer was informative to say the least.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 3:52
1
1
Could you call out specifically what's off about the manual in that picture you shared? it's not immediately obvious to me (other than a slight yellowing which could be down to the age of the paper manual vs a newer one). Are they different material? is there a particular line of the manual that's off, or a spelling mistake or something?
– Robotnik♦
Jul 3 '18 at 4:25
Could you call out specifically what's off about the manual in that picture you shared? it's not immediately obvious to me (other than a slight yellowing which could be down to the age of the paper manual vs a newer one). Are they different material? is there a particular line of the manual that's off, or a spelling mistake or something?
– Robotnik♦
Jul 3 '18 at 4:25
My original PlayStation 3 controller, the one that came with my PlayStation 3 has a reset hole with no button.
– user86571
Jul 3 '18 at 6:11
My original PlayStation 3 controller, the one that came with my PlayStation 3 has a reset hole with no button.
– user86571
Jul 3 '18 at 6:11
3
3
It looks like the original PS3 manual is machine folded. They fit to a very specific size and the folds are very defined. The fake instruction seems to be a photocopy piece of paper folded in half. You can not see any of the fold crease.
– Nelson
Jul 3 '18 at 9:39
It looks like the original PS3 manual is machine folded. They fit to a very specific size and the folds are very defined. The fake instruction seems to be a photocopy piece of paper folded in half. You can not see any of the fold crease.
– Nelson
Jul 3 '18 at 9:39
add a comment |
Turns out it was a fake. I have returned the controller.
Analog sticks were smaller and had only 8 directions.There was also no reset button as you predicted.
edited Jul 4 '18 at 1:13
Nelson
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answered Jul 3 '18 at 14:12
Atanas TetevenskyAtanas Tetevensky
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Would you be able to include photos of the controller showcasing the specific parts that let you know it was fake? This could be very useful for others looking to tell the difference between legit and counterfeit controllers in the future.
– Malco
Jul 3 '18 at 16:08
Apologies, I wasn't given enough time to take pictures.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 16:56
Ahh sorry misunderstood, you ended up returning it? In your answer you have retrieved.
– Malco
Jul 3 '18 at 21:01
Yes, that's what I meant, sorry.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 22:02
add a comment |
Turns out it was a fake. I have returned the controller.
Analog sticks were smaller and had only 8 directions.There was also no reset button as you predicted.
edited Jul 4 '18 at 1:13
Nelson
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answered Jul 3 '18 at 14:12
Atanas TetevenskyAtanas Tetevensky
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Would you be able to include photos of the controller showcasing the specific parts that let you know it was fake? This could be very useful for others looking to tell the difference between legit and counterfeit controllers in the future.
– Malco
Jul 3 '18 at 16:08
Apologies, I wasn't given enough time to take pictures.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 16:56
Ahh sorry misunderstood, you ended up returning it? In your answer you have retrieved.
– Malco
Jul 3 '18 at 21:01
Yes, that's what I meant, sorry.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 22:02
add a comment |
Turns out it was a fake. I have returned the controller.
Analog sticks were smaller and had only 8 directions.There was also no reset button as you predicted.
edited Jul 4 '18 at 1:13
Nelson
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answered Jul 3 '18 at 14:12
Atanas TetevenskyAtanas Tetevensky
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Turns out it was a fake. I have returned the controller.
Analog sticks were smaller and had only 8 directions.There was also no reset button as you predicted.
edited Jul 4 '18 at 1:13
Nelson
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answered Jul 3 '18 at 14:12
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edited Jul 4 '18 at 1:13
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Would you be able to include photos of the controller showcasing the specific parts that let you know it was fake? This could be very useful for others looking to tell the difference between legit and counterfeit controllers in the future.
– Malco
Jul 3 '18 at 16:08
Apologies, I wasn't given enough time to take pictures.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 16:56
Ahh sorry misunderstood, you ended up returning it? In your answer you have retrieved.
– Malco
Jul 3 '18 at 21:01
Yes, that's what I meant, sorry.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 22:02
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Would you be able to include photos of the controller showcasing the specific parts that let you know it was fake? This could be very useful for others looking to tell the difference between legit and counterfeit controllers in the future.
– Malco
Jul 3 '18 at 16:08
Apologies, I wasn't given enough time to take pictures.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 16:56
Ahh sorry misunderstood, you ended up returning it? In your answer you have retrieved.
– Malco
Jul 3 '18 at 21:01
Yes, that's what I meant, sorry.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 22:02
Would you be able to include photos of the controller showcasing the specific parts that let you know it was fake? This could be very useful for others looking to tell the difference between legit and counterfeit controllers in the future.
– Malco
Jul 3 '18 at 16:08
Would you be able to include photos of the controller showcasing the specific parts that let you know it was fake? This could be very useful for others looking to tell the difference between legit and counterfeit controllers in the future.
– Malco
Jul 3 '18 at 16:08
Apologies, I wasn't given enough time to take pictures.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 16:56
Apologies, I wasn't given enough time to take pictures.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 16:56
Ahh sorry misunderstood, you ended up returning it? In your answer you have retrieved.
– Malco
Jul 3 '18 at 21:01
Ahh sorry misunderstood, you ended up returning it? In your answer you have retrieved.
– Malco
Jul 3 '18 at 21:01
Yes, that's what I meant, sorry.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 22:02
Yes, that's what I meant, sorry.
– Atanas Tetevensky
Jul 3 '18 at 22:02
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Sorry, very old topic, but as i'm looking for original controllers as well and i can tell the ones on this pictures are fake. Today i did disassemble one i know being Genuine and one i bought with the same packing as the picture above. The genuine one comes with a toshiba chipset, and a good weight battery. The second is indeed a cheap counterfeit with one chipset covered with resin, and a battery half the weight of the original one. Also worth noting that R2 and L2 on the fake controller are just buttons, not analog. Both shells are different and not exchangeable. Re-assembling the genuine controller was easy and straight forward while reassembling the fake one proved itself to be a nightmare.
It becomes obvious while playing withthe fake one, that the left analog in fact reacts almost as bad as a 8 ways joystick, making characters to take stiff angle while running in circle.
I struggle to find real official PS3 sixaxis controllers, or at least proper quality non Sony ones. Let me know if you could find a way to acquire these.
Thanks.
JP
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Sorry, very old topic, but as i'm looking for original controllers as well and i can tell the ones on this pictures are fake. Today i did disassemble one i know being Genuine and one i bought with the same packing as the picture above. The genuine one comes with a toshiba chipset, and a good weight battery. The second is indeed a cheap counterfeit with one chipset covered with resin, and a battery half the weight of the original one. Also worth noting that R2 and L2 on the fake controller are just buttons, not analog. Both shells are different and not exchangeable. Re-assembling the genuine controller was easy and straight forward while reassembling the fake one proved itself to be a nightmare.
It becomes obvious while playing withthe fake one, that the left analog in fact reacts almost as bad as a 8 ways joystick, making characters to take stiff angle while running in circle.
I struggle to find real official PS3 sixaxis controllers, or at least proper quality non Sony ones. Let me know if you could find a way to acquire these.
Thanks.
JP
answered 23 mins ago
Jean-Patrick LegerJean-Patrick Leger
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Sorry, very old topic, but as i'm looking for original controllers as well and i can tell the ones on this pictures are fake. Today i did disassemble one i know being Genuine and one i bought with the same packing as the picture above. The genuine one comes with a toshiba chipset, and a good weight battery. The second is indeed a cheap counterfeit with one chipset covered with resin, and a battery half the weight of the original one. Also worth noting that R2 and L2 on the fake controller are just buttons, not analog. Both shells are different and not exchangeable. Re-assembling the genuine controller was easy and straight forward while reassembling the fake one proved itself to be a nightmare.
It becomes obvious while playing withthe fake one, that the left analog in fact reacts almost as bad as a 8 ways joystick, making characters to take stiff angle while running in circle.
I struggle to find real official PS3 sixaxis controllers, or at least proper quality non Sony ones. Let me know if you could find a way to acquire these.
Thanks.
JP
answered 23 mins ago
Jean-Patrick LegerJean-Patrick Leger
1
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Sorry, very old topic, but as i'm looking for original controllers as well and i can tell the ones on this pictures are fake. Today i did disassemble one i know being Genuine and one i bought with the same packing as the picture above. The genuine one comes with a toshiba chipset, and a good weight battery. The second is indeed a cheap counterfeit with one chipset covered with resin, and a battery half the weight of the original one. Also worth noting that R2 and L2 on the fake controller are just buttons, not analog. Both shells are different and not exchangeable. Re-assembling the genuine controller was easy and straight forward while reassembling the fake one proved itself to be a nightmare.
It becomes obvious while playing withthe fake one, that the left analog in fact reacts almost as bad as a 8 ways joystick, making characters to take stiff angle while running in circle.
I struggle to find real official PS3 sixaxis controllers, or at least proper quality non Sony ones. Let me know if you could find a way to acquire these.
Thanks.
JP
answered 23 mins ago
Jean-Patrick LegerJean-Patrick Leger
1
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answered 23 mins ago
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answered 23 mins ago
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I wasn't even aware there was an A1 model of the Dualshock 3. I bought a
CECHZC2Uone when I first got a PS3 (I bought a used fat PS3 which came with a Sixaxis only) and my PSTV came with aCECHZC2U A2.– Powerlord
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I once bought a ps3 controller that looked just like the one you picture and the only reason I ever even noticed that it was a fake was when I was using it with my android and when it connected, the app always identified it as such. Worked just fine though, so I didn't really care. Here's the funny thing though; I bought the controller @ Walmart.
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