How to Spot a Fake PS3 Controller (Real Versus Counterfeit DualShock 3)

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  • @Arg_quarky
    @Arg_quarky 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    oh shit i think i got scammed

    • @GANGNATIONMUSIC
      @GANGNATIONMUSIC 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      How did you got scammed they are cheap as f 15$ I'm still surprised how good replica are those Even PS4 ones they are great quality for the price

    • @aesthetic8780
      @aesthetic8780 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      ​@@GANGNATIONMUSIC What are you talking? Those are the worst controllers I ever used in the last 15 years.
      It's not even usable.
      Only if you're a casual who never tried to play even slightly serious. I think for kids it's good enough. Like barely, for kids below 7 years old.

    • @JustapErson
      @JustapErson 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@aesthetic8780 Damn big man settle down... They're definitely worse but they're not THAT bad.

    • @aesthetic8780
      @aesthetic8780 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JustapErson Supporting scammy manufactures is your thing, huh?
      Yeah for little big planet it's enough. You're right.

    • @FERUM_COMRADE
      @FERUM_COMRADE 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@JustapErson I think he got a bad replica

  • @Sloma45
    @Sloma45 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I recently had accidently bought a fake one and i realized that on the real one you can pull on the analog sticks and they would kinda pop out while on the fake one they won't budge.
    This may not be for all real controllers but just pointing out my experience

  • @metalgearfan9802
    @metalgearfan9802 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Yep, I had an unfortunate experience with this recently. Found new controllers on ebay that looked legit, seller had a good rating. Bought them, noticed the R3 clicking was just totally different from the other ds3's I've had..... and then tried playing a game that used L3 for dashing, and of course I couldn't press down on L3 while pushing forward.... Then realized, yeah, it's a counterfeit controller.

    • @HowToX
      @HowToX  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I suggest a DualSense.

    • @metalgearfan9802
      @metalgearfan9802 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HowToX True, they're actually quite nice to use on ps3. Tho sadly they can't be used with ps2 backwards compatibility, only official ds3's, lol.

  • @helcome2well507
    @helcome2well507 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    dang, been watching yo vids on this chan & the other one for awhile. Its amazing how you know all this stuff. please keep it up if ya can. i'm not a $ supporter for any chan cuz would if I could (laid off) but try to watch/like your vids when I can tho. hope that helps a little bit. thank you

    • @HowToX
      @HowToX  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the wonderful comment!

  • @ash.bsf261
    @ash.bsf261 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another reason why original controllers are important: motion control, just found out my controller doesnt have it and I'm here :/

  • @calidan777
    @calidan777 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thanks for this video, I knew something felt off about the $20 DS3 I bought for my son for Christmas off of ebay, your video helped me realize it was a fake, opened it up and ity was only a "Single Shock" lol

  • @theawesometeg219
    @theawesometeg219 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I wanted to buy a real controller because the one I had was fake, now I just bought another fucking fake one

  • @Kandoken
    @Kandoken 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just checked my controllers I bought off Amazon and it's strange.. both have the slightly bold START and SELECT lettering, but everything else checked fine. I looked inside, one has the Toshiba chip, BOTH have grey Sony batteries. I'll have to look what types of controllers were manufactured in this case. Thanks for this video!

  • @fofoduck12
    @fofoduck12 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    My PS4 controllers analog stick works when I want to move forward but when I press down to sprint it stops Sprinting and it also doesn't let me move backwards

    • @HoweyJR_
      @HoweyJR_ 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Stick drift problems get a new controller

    • @therealcoreby
      @therealcoreby 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@HoweyJR_ how you should say it, stick drift problems, try taking it apart and clean the joysticks or waste money for a new controller.

    • @HoweyJR_
      @HoweyJR_ 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@therealcoreby you can do either, the choice is yours.

  • @Darnellreyes12
    @Darnellreyes12 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    0:35 if notice the right anolog stick is shift more to the left and the other is all most dead center

  • @stexiati1
    @stexiati1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The rumble motor weight's on the axes should be in 2 sizes, a larger and a smaller one.

  • @GabrielGameplaySonicOFC
    @GabrielGameplaySonicOFC 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im still kinda confused on if my ps3 controller is real, however i installed a driver in my pc to connect a ps3 controller to it and as it seems it is real, everything looks nice and looks real (these controls are from 2011, and before these fake controllers were rare)

  • @TheMegatron673
    @TheMegatron673 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yup and don't get me started on the modern packaging of the fake controllers compared to the real packaging of the real controllers.

  • @Games.Gadgets.Sports
    @Games.Gadgets.Sports 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tbh before i even seen this video ive bought the "fake" ones not knowing and they look n feel legit and play perfect. So i don't care their so affordable for the casual gamer that u can buy many of them and have enough for life..

  • @markhovscrch4050
    @markhovscrch4050 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Even though my PS3 is now dead I still has the Fake White PS3 Sealed right now as memoria about how difficult how to put the R2 L2 button hook.

  • @wtipton
    @wtipton 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Fake ones won't work when putting your ps3 in safe mode

    • @Thechampfais
      @Thechampfais 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They do

    • @wtipton
      @wtipton 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Thechampfais have you tried? All my fake ones will not

    • @mooncakexii
      @mooncakexii 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i tried and its worked

  • @Embrod
    @Embrod 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about Sixaxis? Did PRC Chinese try to recreate it?

  • @GabrielRTXti
    @GabrielRTXti 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    And also replicas usually require extra cfg for pc emulation

  • @demonslayer2871
    @demonslayer2871 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    can you make a video on how to fix controller ghosting problem? my controller has issue. when i did'nt press anything the button B,A,X and RB clicking by itself . :( please fix it

  • @rnznty10
    @rnznty10 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you also do ds1 and ds2? Or just tips if not. I am planning of starting a collection but I want to make sure that what I'll buy and display is original controller. Thanks

  • @amunve
    @amunve 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    4:10 Authenthic controller sealed in 2024 after 10 year of ps3 discontinued? What the hell u talking any sealed is fake that are out of stock

    • @HowToX
      @HowToX  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Are you new to the world? People sell sealed gaming items all the time. I have some sealed things in my collection, including controllers.

  • @Alicia_Michelle
    @Alicia_Michelle 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another thing I have found is, the bottom of the controller where you hold them, once held up to the light you can see through them, while the fakes you can't. I have the original controller that came with the system, it's not a dualshock so not sure if the real dualshocks are like that also.

    • @aesthetic8780
      @aesthetic8780 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Only the old SIXAXIS controllers are like this! But nice observation. I was very surprised when I saw it the first time. Got my first SIXAXIS last year.
      I only had Dualshock controllers.

  • @MegaKg9
    @MegaKg9 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks great review

  • @ehabwahba7
    @ehabwahba7 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Followed every step but after connecting through bt in the test app all the buttons are flashing very fast

  • @EHUDOYLEmlg
    @EHUDOYLEmlg 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I need help, every single game I try to play on my ps3 is so delayed!
    The second I move the analong stick it takes probably 0.5-1 second to register the movement. Making it unplayable
    I’ve tried this with all my 3 ps3 controllers and my ps5 controllers
    Any suggestions?

    • @eduardolobos7380
      @eduardolobos7380 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      On the PS3 XMB menu go to settings, then accesories adjustment, input lag delay calibration, move the calibration slider to -0.5.

  • @michaelcossacks
    @michaelcossacks 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    how about motion sensor? does it work on fake one?

    • @SpiritualSoulGaming92
      @SpiritualSoulGaming92 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes on some they do I bought one that had motion sensor but still was fake sorry I’m late tho

  • @wzmleon
    @wzmleon 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    can you do one for PS2 controller as well?

  • @maricel_ro
    @maricel_ro 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How many grams are they?

  • @Tox1cAshes
    @Tox1cAshes 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Uh, for the first comparison regarding fakes, I have a genuine controller from 2013 that looks identical

  • @kierronkinley
    @kierronkinley 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im not even going on the external anymore, just going to open them up to verify authenticity.

  • @catercu1
    @catercu1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thought i got scammed cause it felt... a bit weird, but i'm like almost positive i just got one that was official and just in really good condition all things considered; thanks for the video! :')

  • @eliinthewolverinestate6729
    @eliinthewolverinestate6729 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fake and generic controllers tend not to work on Linux. So a real wii remote or ps3 controller means game working or not.

  • @markip6669
    @markip6669 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thx for the video, I got scammed on Ebay, none of the buttons work on my new controller

  • @damarkisallen1013
    @damarkisallen1013 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey I’m desperate rn, my Xbox series x controller lb button isn’t working it’s stiff and won’t respond at all can u save me some money

    • @HowToX
      @HowToX  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just find my video on how to repair LB.

  • @ravirajput3467
    @ravirajput3467 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    till today i was thinking my dual shock 3 is original . so that's why i was unable to connect it to mobile via otg to play game

  • @whatspadethinks
    @whatspadethinks 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Adding simple REAL / FAKE captions under the appropriate controller during the video would've made this video so much better. When a caption was finally used to denote the fake, the video had 15 seconds left! Come on brother... because your insight & everything else is great.

    • @HowToX
      @HowToX  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's done that way on purpose, to force people to LISTEN to the details. If they skip around just trying to look at screenshots, they will miss important details.

    • @whatspadethinks
      @whatspadethinks 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@HowToX Brother...lol, come on. We both know the attention span of people is at it's lowest point in history. You aren't going to reverse that trend by avoiding captions and graphics. I listened to the entire video, heard everything and like I said, thought your insight was great. I still believe denoting which controller is the fake and which one's legit is helpful.

  • @Bulbman123
    @Bulbman123 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Something I found out is that the more you specify that you want an "original Sony/ oem new/ sealed ps3 controller", the higher chance you're gonna run into a fake, I bought 3 "new" ps3 controllers and they all were fakes in original packaging, with one going for $80 was in the old school full plastic style packaging, this motherfucker literally cut and glued the sealed plastic back. Then I just said fuck it and bought a used one for $15, Sony authentic, with sixaxis and dualshock, works perfectly, was just dirty. Btw, easiest ways to know for sure is to use your PC or testing the sixaxis can also be an easy way to test, none of the fakes I bought had working sixaxis

  • @DaxterKing
    @DaxterKing 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Trying to help a friend get one on ebay, why the hell is this like this? did companies have to pretend to be Sony to make thrid party controllers? I dont recall this being an issue on Xboxes or Nintendos, 3rd parties just tell you they arent made by the console manufacturer

    • @HowToX
      @HowToX  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, there are 3rd companies that try to pretend to be Sony. It is like this in every sector of electronics: air pods, speakers, laptops, etc. Yes it happens for Xbox and Nintendo, but some devices may be harder to duplicate than others, especially if it's a newer product.

    • @DaxterKing
      @DaxterKing 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HowToX When I bought extra controllers for my Xbox and Nintendos it was obvious they were third party. Maybe it comes with a console's age people only want what they think is top quality

  • @tomsvideosofrandomcrap6223
    @tomsvideosofrandomcrap6223 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fake DS3s don’t have motion controls

  • @Albertwhisker90
    @Albertwhisker90 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im glad i got a real one

  • @clamjammer4927
    @clamjammer4927 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I might have got scammed but now i know i cam use my ps4 controler so that solves my problem bad news is i got another jank controler

  • @2pacaveli257
    @2pacaveli257 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My fake one motion controller is not responding 😂

  • @johnnytacosauce
    @johnnytacosauce 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I bought mine on ebay and my analog stick feels like shit 😂 i got scammed😂 its okay though i bought a dongle so i can use my ps5 controllers or ps4 if i choose 😆

    • @isot2632
      @isot2632 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Does the dongle support sixaxis and button preasure sensitivity? I wanna get a ps5 controller but not really sure

  • @mewingmaster-g6g
    @mewingmaster-g6g หลายเดือนก่อน

    how the hell is mine fake it came with the ps3

  • @clamjammer4927
    @clamjammer4927 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God damn yeah i got scammed it was 16 bucks and im left with the same problem which is the analog stick god damn chinesse counterfit bs

  • @Sickonaut
    @Sickonaut 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    aw man i got scammed :/

  • @aimsmallcq1218
    @aimsmallcq1218 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Damn good eyes

  • @hazardsauce
    @hazardsauce 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I didn’t get scammed🙏🗣️

  • @jay-ze7qp
    @jay-ze7qp 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    YES mine is real, it has the toshiba chip

  • @ahsantehabari
    @ahsantehabari 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    fuck. I got scammed

  • @christopherbostic4429
    @christopherbostic4429 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What the hell! you can use a PS five controller on a PS3? all this fucking money I spent on PS3 controllers! 😲😡

    • @andrewnueslayer3848
      @andrewnueslayer3848 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It will work like bluetooth device not like ds3, meaning no vibro, no ps button, no sixaxis.

    • @christopherbostic4429
      @christopherbostic4429 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@andrewnueslayer3848 yeah, I noticed that you gotta keep at least one PS3 controller around

    • @HowToX
      @HowToX  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@christopherbostic4429You don't necessarily have to have a PS3 controller around. You can turn on and off the system using the system itself.

    • @elesobrad1926
      @elesobrad1926 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HowToX but you cant exit the games and its no safe turn off the system with the game running

  • @Mcchubz
    @Mcchubz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bottom fake

  • @FezCaliph
    @FezCaliph 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s so annoying

  • @TermInator-np6vw
    @TermInator-np6vw 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would like to buy a joystick. Could I send you a photo on facebook or instagram to ask your opinion?