(10-24-2015, 05:57 AM)JackOfOwls Wrote: Guys, how can I tell definitively if I have a counterfeit Sony DualShock 3 controller? A few weeks ago I bought one from Best Buy and it shows up as an official Sony PS3 in Device Manager in Windows 7. However, last week I bought one from ebay and it shows up as "PSR Gamepad" with the R in parenthesis . Both models are CECHZC2U A1. What's worse is that I can't get it to pair with my PC and chased my tail for hours today before finally giving up. The one from Best Buy paired fine after I did some fiddling with it. Even selecting "Enable Support for counterfeit controller" using the ScpSettings.exe tool didn't work. Before I try to return it to the ebay seller, I want to make absolutely certain it's a fake controller. The reset button in back is almost non-existent and I have to really poke in there deep with a toothpick to push it. Is this another indication I have a counterfeit DualShock 3? I feel really ripped off because I paid $35 (USD) bucks for it. My Nexus 7 android tablet detects it as a fake controller and it won't even work with it (though the pairing light comes on). Device ID is: USB\VID_054C&PID_0268
So, is this a counterfeit controller? If so, what's my recourse?
IF the item was advertised as original PS3 controller, and that controller externally looks like a PS3 controller, with the PS3 logo, PS3/Sony stickers and such, you bought a fake controller. Google the ebay seller name or check the negative comments to see if there isn't anyone else complaining about getting fake items from that store, and poke ebay for a counterfeit refund http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/mone...antee.html
edit: Other than dissembling both controllers to check if there isn't any hidden stickers or different/cheap PCB/components, you can compare the buttons and weight or build feel of the two controller. I have two PS3 gamepads coming from two different stores bought at different dates. They look the same, weight the same and the build feels the exact same.