Whenever a product becomes popular, you’ll see a rise of fake versions of that product, and whilst it is sometimes very easy to tell if a product is fake, there are times when it is a little more difficult. Sony’s DualShock 4 controllers are extremely good quality products, but it looks like fake versions of this controller have started popping up. So how can you tell if your controller is fake?
PlayStation LifeStyle says: "The French antitrust authority Autorité de la Concurrence has slapped Sony Interactive Entertainment with a fine for taking measures to combat third-party PS4 controllers. In an attempt to fight off counterfeits, Sony implemented technical measures that negatively affected the functioning of third-party controllers, according to the regulator."
The PlayStation 4 offers a wide range of controller variations, encompassing a diverse selection of colors and featuring some unusual and distinct designs.
Consolevariations.com is a good site. The gamestop ones I added to their database. Cool to see my pics being used in this piece.
my .mate made me a custom see-through controller and its the best one ive ever seen and had ha
Here is a look at the new Dualsense controller for the PS5 as Skewed and Reviewed unboxed it and compared it with the DualShock 4 Controller.
This has become a problem because at first those fakes look real, both the controller and package. But then you use them and they break easily after using it for 2 -3 times, the plastic and face buttons feel super cheap, the battery only last like 20 minutes and the buttons become more and more unresponsive.
I have bought 2 fakes already from Amazon and it is a pain to exchange them because they controllers look so legit at face value that they thing you're playing them for fool when it was them who did. I have left some nasty review there, so always read the reviews to find out who is selling the fakes. Usually is a store that is just launching and they try selling them way cheaper than anyone else.
Well, considering mine came in the box with my PS4 I'm pretty sure it's not fake.
The DS4 quality was always poor. The factory production workers even came out publically & stated it before it was even released to the public. Even Sony admitted it by offering free replacements.
I've gone through 4 controllers myself - Luckily all replaced free of charge through Sony so should all be 'authentic'... But again, I've been through 4 of them which should be enough evidence. I've never had to replace a controller in my 25+ years of gaming (apart from the old SNES 360' touchpad which was notoriously bad quality again)
There's always going to be fakes but lets not try to use this excuse to cover up what was factually a massive issue of quality.
my current d4 is just a pain to use. for starters the light bar doesnt work, and everytime i charge it, i get a question mark on the battery indicator on screen. and the controller gets super hot super quickly after a few mins on "charge".
X1 controller isnt great either. the left stick drifts to the right and the left bumper doesn't always work.
Bad luck with controllers :(
this just described their refurb. warranty service.