PapOiteE 465 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Yeah both DS3. I didnt buy the controller in an official store though. I bought it from a guy who was selling it but it came new, closed in its original box. I made that deal through a well known website called OLX. It's cheaper there... Both controllers look exactly the same. But the new one is always in need of recharge andwhen it is asking for it the red flashlight blinks very fast. My old controller wouldnt blink as fast as the new one. Also the battery is not as big as the old one. Maybe it's just and old model of the DS3, maybe the very 1st DS3 model released? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matusware 608 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) Yeah both DS3. I didnt buy the controller in an official store though. I bought it from a guy who was selling it but it came new, closed in its original box. I made that deal through a well known website called OLX. It's cheaper there... Both controllers look exactly the same. But the new one is always in need of recharge andwhen it is asking for it the red flashlight blinks very fast. My old controller wouldnt blink as fast as the new one. Also the battery is not as big as the old one. Maybe it's just and old model of the DS3, maybe the very 1st DS3 model released? it can till be a cheap model, no matter that the pack in sealed, very first model controllers dond have D3 only Sixaxis, also you can see is the controller cheap copy or not, there is various things that are differend fir example: LED Panel is "soft" on Original controller but in copy it is sharp, also when turn the controller upside down the Screw near in USB is Lower on cheap copy controllers, also there is differences on the Label etc, there is very original look on Sony Texts etc but it dosent mean it original...usually..."usually" they sell cheap knockoffs online..oh and also if you shake the controller the original rarely makes any noise but copy is usually missing the "engine billows" that holds the D3 Motors in place (depending on what controller it is) (sorry for bad english - was sleepy when i did this) Edited September 4, 2014 by Matusware 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapOiteE 465 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) So... This is an official product made by sony but it came with defects... Malfunction... So it's sold cheaper? Edited September 4, 2014 by PapOiteE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMSTANG 181 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) It could possibly look like Sony, and even have the Sony logo on it, but be a counterfeit. A friend of mine has a counterfeit iPhone, it looks 100% real, you cannot tell that its fake until you turn it on. Edited September 4, 2014 by BrianM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,402 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) I think it could be a counterfeit Sony product. The cheaper price always raises a doubt in my mind. To sell an official licensed product legally - you cannot sell it below the manufacturers retail price without permission of a price reduction. LED functions would be identical as they are the same model. Also don't be surprised that it could not be a genuine Sony item - in my country there are counterfeit copies of almost every product on sale at a 'good' price. From washing detergent to vodka. Edited September 4, 2014 by DavidCore89 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapOiteE 465 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Damn!! If that's the case i'm not going to make these kind of deals again. I will just buy in an official store. I pay more but atleast is genuine and has quality. Thanks for your attention guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,402 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Damn!! If that's the case i'm not going to make these kind of deals again. I will just buy in an official store. I pay more but atleast is genuine and has quality. Thanks for your attention guys! I like to say "If you buy cheap then you'll buy twice". it works too . Nothing worse than being ripped off as a customer, that's why I'd also rather pay full price and know i'm getting the real McCoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapOiteE 465 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I agree! I will try to sell this piece of shit for 30€-40€ and buy a real dualshock 3... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,402 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I agree! I will try to sell this piece of shit for 30€-40€ and buy a real dualshock 3... Well I used to buy genuine controllers for £15 used from a local store and sell them on Ebay for £27. I used to sell upto 50 of them per week. That's your best option for a fast sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapOiteE 465 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Ahah you probably made some good money. My controller isn't in perfect conditions but i'll see what i can do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMSTANG 181 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 New controllers have good battery life! Been using it since Tuesday, and finally today it was completely drained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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