I can not tell if this PS3 controller I got is fake or real.

[zaneofthedead]

I recently acquired a new PS3 Urban camo controller and I can not tell if it is fake or real. One flag was that the top part of the box is a light blue, and I hear from others that it is only a darker blue. Even then there is debate about the color. Another flag is that the end of the Model number is A1, compared to A2 (Hard to see in pics)

FAKE? PICS
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/298686951819706368/299640810155278336/IMG_20170406_162448.jpg

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/298686951819706368/299641051197603860/IMG_20170406_162347.jpg
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/298686951819706368/299641073960222720/IMG_20170406_162324.jpg

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/298686951819706368/299641153626701824/IMG_20170406_162309.jpg

REAL
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/298686951819706368/299641239232315392/IMG_20170406_162242.jpg


https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/298686951819706368/299641264721231872/IMG_20170406_162209.jpg

 

[junkeymonkey]

I guess if its a sony product you could e-mail there support with that issue and it serial number and all and they may can check with there records.

just looking around to see right off the bat first 2 reviews ??

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9KW3WG8445

pretty sad when it seems you get a knock off through newegg .

https://www.gamespot.com/forums/playstation-nation-1000002/is-this-ps3-controller-fake-32830264/

looks like buyer beware ..

 

[zaneofthedead]

Ok, I'll try and do that. Thanks.

 

[junkeymonkey]

looks like a common thing ?/

http://community.us.playstation.com/t5/PlayStation-General/Real-vs-Fake-PS3-Controller/td-p/44081852

http://me.ign.com/en/ps3-ps3/57859/news/spotting-a-fake-ps3-dualshock-controller

seems to be a lot on that issue

 

[zaneofthedead]

Which sucks because I think the DS3 is better than DS4. *Sigh*

 

[junkeymonkey]

maybe why the counterfeiters are all over that to cash in on that popularity