Sony uses firmware 3.0 to block counterfeit game controllers - Blu-ray Forum

1blufan · 09-04-2009, 03:21 PM

When the 3.0 firmware update came out a few issues arose like game freezing, but also the synching of remotes. As more people started looking into it and getting the manufacturing numbers on those remotes it came to light that they are counterfeits.
Most of these counterfeit remotes are coming from Hong Kong and are being purchased off of ebay. As you all know with ebay they wont do a thing about stopping it, so these fake remotes are going to become widespread.
Sony with this update was able to block these remotes, but will not comment on it.
As I was digging around a little more I found this article on a G4 blog, and a video of a guy going over the differences of a fake and real remote. He was one who purchased a white remote off of US ebay.

http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/69...ntrollers.html

icyteddy · 09-04-2009, 03:31 PM

Also, if that is the case, then it may explain some of the report from forum members complaining about Drake's Fortune freezing during gameplay. Perhaps they have been using a aftermarket remote that causes the game to freeze.

Proteus · 09-04-2009, 03:44 PM

My white controller works great still. Thank gawd.

DarrenT · 09-04-2009, 03:44 PM

interesting, but the video was starting to make me feel sick lol. the two white DS3s i got from HK were both still boxed up, i dont have them with me at the moment but i'll check with my brother to see if his is still working after the update.

kman · 09-04-2009, 03:49 PM

My silver remote from Play-Asia still works perfectly, which I love.

This really sucks for anyone who bought one on ebay. Just shows that some prices can be to good to be true.

Rike255 · 09-04-2009, 03:55 PM

Got mine from Play-Asia and it works flawlessly. I don't buy much from Ebay anymore...

Bizdady · 09-04-2009, 04:29 PM

Ya I was about to get a white ds but the 40 dollar ebay HK versions seemed a bit suspicious so glad i didnt get one now.

1blufan · 09-04-2009, 05:04 PM

I would imagine Play-Asia is safe to buy from. This sounds like more of a counterfeit ring using ebay as a way of selling them. I would also imagine Play-Asia is buying direct from the manufacture and not some outside source. So breathe easier for those of you that purchased remotes from Play-Asia.

Musashi · 09-04-2009, 05:24 PM

This better not affect 3rd party Rock Band accessories.

Shin-Ra · 09-04-2009, 05:27 PM

Just copies made to look like the official SONY SIXAXIS and SONY DUALSHOCK 3 controllers I expect.

1blufan · 09-04-2009, 05:34 PM

These remotes are all over ebay from Hong Kong, I was just browsing the site. Feedback is starting to be left for some of these sellers as being fake, but unfortunately they're still selling them and people are still bidding on them.
I almost want to set up a auction for purposes of getting the word out, but I know ebay would shut the listing down. I had done it before for fake signed Harry Potter books(I'm a book collector), and ebay threatened me with banning me from their site.
Ebay doesn't care they just want the $$$$$, so they can pull themselves out of all the stupid investments they've made. Skype was brilliant, way to loose millions on that one, well actually glad we ebay members could buy it for them with the increase in fee's for that supposed purchase.

Mouse · 09-04-2009, 05:55 PM

If this is true then I certainly can't blame Sony as long as they didn't screw up the Official and licensed Third-Party controllers. Personally I avoid Third-Party controllers as they tend to be cheap pieces of crap that break within a few months but that's beside the point. Anyway, counterfeit controllers really hurt Sony and the other companies just like counterfeit money hurts our economy. It just sucks for the people that unknowingly purchased these fake controllers. If they bought one on purpose just to save a few dollars then jokes on them now!

Rike255 · 09-04-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mouse

If this is true then I certainly can't blame Sony as long as they didn't screw up the Official and licensed Third-Party controllers. Personally I avoid Third-Party controllers as they tend to be cheap pieces of crap that break within a few months but that's beside the point. Anyway, counterfeit controllers really hurt Sony and the other companies just like counterfeit money hurts our economy. It just sucks for the people that unknowingly purchased these fake controllers. If they bought one on purpose just to save a few dollars then jokes on them now!

Completely true. Sony did the right thing, it's unfortunate that some people were scammed, counterfeit merchandise is simply bad.

LynxFX · 09-04-2009, 06:04 PM

That is a shame for those that bought them. I didn't even know such a thing existed.

Lucy Diamond · 09-04-2009, 06:30 PM

Ghostbusters multi was freezing on me all lastnight, but I don't have any chinese extras at all. In fact all my PS3 stuff was purchased at the same exact Best Buy, right here in Parts Unknown U.S.A.

fsavoie · 09-04-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucy Diamond

Ghostbusters multi was freezing on me all lastnight, but I don't have any chinese extras at all. In fact all my PS3 stuff was purchased at the same exact Best Buy, right here in Parts Unknown U.S.A.

Yeah but I think Ghostbusters still need another big update...

1blufan · 09-04-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucy Diamond

Ghostbusters multi was freezing on me all lastnight, but I don't have any chinese extras at all. In fact all my PS3 stuff was purchased at the same exact Best Buy, right here in Parts Unknown U.S.A.

The game freezing that's happening is from what alot of people believe to be the 3.0 update,I'm one. The controllers don't have anything to do with the game freezing,you wouldn't even be able to play a game with these controllers because the PS3 no longer picks up the signal.

Sony found out about these counterfeit controllers being made and within the 3.0 update caused these fake/counterfeit controllers to no longer synch. The problem i'm sure will continue, it's just a matter of time till they figure out the new signal,if that's all they did,and Sony will have to do this all over again.
Sony needed to do something about it, it carried their name on it. I wonder if someone sent one in to get fixed? I could only imagine "Whoa wait a minute this remote isn't ours it's a piece of crap, a working piece of crap though".
Sony is taking a hit by these counterfeit controllers, especially with each one of the legit Sony remotes going for around $50.

09-04-2009, 03:21 PM	#1
1blufan Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:The Road to Nowhere. Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:198	Sony uses firmware 3.0 to block counterfeit game controllers When the 3.0 firmware update came out a few issues arose like game freezing, but also the synching of remotes. As more people started looking into it and getting the manufacturing numbers on those remotes it came to light that they are counterfeits. Most of these counterfeit remotes are coming from Hong Kong and are being purchased off of ebay. As you all know with ebay they wont do a thing about stopping it, so these fake remotes are going to become widespread. Sony with this update was able to block these remotes, but will not comment on it. As I was digging around a little more I found this article on a G4 blog, and a video of a guy going over the differences of a fake and real remote. He was one who purchased a white remote off of US ebay. http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/69...ntrollers.html

09-04-2009, 05:34 PM	#11
1blufan Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:The Road to Nowhere. Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:198	These remotes are all over ebay from Hong Kong, I was just browsing the site. Feedback is starting to be left for some of these sellers as being fake, but unfortunately they're still selling them and people are still bidding on them. I almost want to set up a auction for purposes of getting the word out, but I know ebay would shut the listing down. I had done it before for fake signed Harry Potter books(I'm a book collector), and ebay threatened me with banning me from their site. Ebay doesn't care they just want the $$$$$, so they can pull themselves out of all the stupid investments they've made. Skype was brilliant, way to loose millions on that one, well actually glad we ebay members could buy it for them with the increase in fee's for that supposed purchase. Last edited by 1blufan; 09-04-2009 at 05:45 PM.

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09-04-2009, 03:31 PM	#2
icyteddy Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:San Francisco Bay Area 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:336 DVD collection:144 Trading Score:11	Also, if that is the case, then it may explain some of the report from forum members complaining about Drake's Fortune freezing during gameplay. Perhaps they have been using a aftermarket remote that causes the game to freeze.

09-04-2009, 03:44 PM	#3
Proteus Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:SoCal PSN:CaptBurn	My white controller works great still. Thank gawd.

09-04-2009, 03:44 PM	#4
DarrenT Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Blu-ray collection:41	interesting, but the video was starting to make me feel sick lol. the two white DS3s i got from HK were both still boxed up, i dont have them with me at the moment but i'll check with my brother to see if his is still working after the update.

09-04-2009, 03:49 PM	#5
kman Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Denver, Co Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:370	My silver remote from Play-Asia still works perfectly, which I love. This really sucks for anyone who bought one on ebay. Just shows that some prices can be to good to be true.

09-04-2009, 03:55 PM	#6
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	Got mine from Play-Asia and it works flawlessly. I don't buy much from Ebay anymore...

09-04-2009, 04:29 PM	#7
Bizdady Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2007 Location:8 1 8 Biatch!! L.A. Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:38	Ya I was about to get a white ds but the 40 dollar ebay HK versions seemed a bit suspicious so glad i didnt get one now.

09-04-2009, 05:04 PM	#8
1blufan Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:The Road to Nowhere. Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:198	I would imagine Play-Asia is safe to buy from. This sounds like more of a counterfeit ring using ebay as a way of selling them. I would also imagine Play-Asia is buying direct from the manufacture and not some outside source. So breathe easier for those of you that purchased remotes from Play-Asia.

09-04-2009, 05:24 PM	#9
Musashi Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Manchester, CT Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:337 Blu-ray reviews: 1	This better not affect 3rd party Rock Band accessories.

09-04-2009, 05:27 PM	#10
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Just copies made to look like the official SONY SIXAXIS and SONY DUALSHOCK 3 controllers I expect.

09-04-2009, 05:55 PM	#12
Mouse Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Texas, USA Blu-ray collection:83 DVD collection:116 Trading Score:1	If this is true then I certainly can't blame Sony as long as they didn't screw up the Official and licensed Third-Party controllers. Personally I avoid Third-Party controllers as they tend to be cheap pieces of crap that break within a few months but that's beside the point. Anyway, counterfeit controllers really hurt Sony and the other companies just like counterfeit money hurts our economy. It just sucks for the people that unknowingly purchased these fake controllers. If they bought one on purpose just to save a few dollars then jokes on them now!

09-04-2009, 06:04 PM	#14
LynxFX Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007	That is a shame for those that bought them. I didn't even know such a thing existed.

09-04-2009, 06:30 PM	#15
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	Ghostbusters multi was freezing on me all lastnight, but I don't have any chinese extras at all. In fact all my PS3 stuff was purchased at the same exact Best Buy, right here in Parts Unknown U.S.A.

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