Counterfeit PS3 Controllers Blow Up - Blu-ray Forum

UK_fan_05 · 09-23-2010, 06:51 PM

http://gameinformer.com/b/news/archi...s-Blow-Up.aspx

Counterfeit PS3 controllers that look "practically identical in appearance" to the real deal have hit the market, and Sony is warning people that bad things may happen if you use them.

Despite warning consumers of the possibility of explosions, uncertain quality, and incompatibility with PS3 software updates, Sony doesn't give any guide as to what these counterfeit controllers look like. Moreover, it's unclear if there have been any actual reports of explosions, or if Sony's just advising people that these things are theoretically possible when you don't buy unlicensed peripherals.

Either way, if someone beckons you into a dark alley opens up a stained raincoat and wants to show you their goods – beware of cheap joysticks.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/112/1122981p1.html

Sony issued a consumer alert earlier this week advising all PlayStation 3 owners to only use first-party, genuine PS3 wireless controllers. The company says counterfeit controllers, which look identical in appearance, have been introduced into the market and could explode.

"SCEA advises consumers to be cautious when buying PlayStation 3 wireless controllers from uncertain sources as the quality, reliability and safety of counterfeit products is uncertain, and in some cases, may be dangerous," Sony warns.

"It is possible that some counterfeit product may ignite or explode, resulting in injury or damage to the user, your PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, or other property."

Sony also said it plans to introduce software updates to disable these counterfeit and unlicensed controllers.

financially stable · 09-23-2010, 07:35 PM

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Stephie_is_a_dork · 09-23-2010, 10:40 PM

Hmm...funny that they issue a vague "consumer alert" the very same week that they're releasing new controllers.

UK_fan_05 · 09-23-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephie_is_a_dork

Hmm...funny that they issue a vague "consumer alert" the very same week that they're releasing new controllers.

That pink one does need to blow up.

Stephie_is_a_dork · 09-24-2010, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by eagle_fan_05

That pink one does need to blow up.

No way! I'm totally gonna buy one of those!

KamiAmaya · 09-24-2010, 07:33 AM

Well I'm not a fan of 3rd party controllers, but Sony doesn't make arcade sticks. Good thing I haven't spent $250 on one of those yet.

This whole thing just seems like Sony's attempt to serious limit usb functionality to prevent further jailbreaking.

EDIT: Hopefully all the Guitar Hero Rock Band peripherals are still working.

Groo The Perverted · 09-24-2010, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephie_is_a_dork

No way! I'm totally gonna guy one of those!

This totally sounds like BS on Sony's part. "Don't buy anything but what we put out or it'll EXPLODE!!!!!"

To make us too

to buy anything unless it's got the word Sony printed on it.

Denoku · 09-24-2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by eagle_fan_05

That pink one does need to blow up.

I agree

UK_fan_05 · 09-24-2010, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by KamiAmaya

Well I'm not a fan of 3rd party controllers, but Sony doesn't make arcade sticks. Good thing I haven't spent $250 on one of those yet.

This whole thing just seems like Sony's attempt to serious limit usb functionality to prevent further jailbreaking.

EDIT: Hopefully all the Guitar Hero Rock Band peripherals are still working.

It's not referring to what you are thinking.

This article is referring to "knock off" controllers, not 3rd party controllers. Cheaply made controllers that look exactly like Sony DS3 controllers coming from foreign markets, like Japan, and possibly being sold on eBay and other sites.

BluHavik · 09-24-2010, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by KamiAmaya

Well I'm not a fan of 3rd party controllers, but Sony doesn't make arcade sticks. Good thing I haven't spent $250 on one of those yet.

This whole thing just seems like Sony's attempt to serious limit usb functionality to prevent further jailbreaking.

EDIT: Hopefully all the Guitar Hero Rock Band peripherals are still working.

Not 100% on it but hearing the last update before 3.50 disabled the usb ports during booting until the OS was loading. The Jailbreak thing was a debug mode that relied on booting off the usb before the OS started loading.

financially stable · 09-24-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by financially deprived

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sorry i didnt respond to the topic above..i just in reality laughed at the article because it sound like some kind of whack-out scientist experiment to kill children and adults. (ala Halloween: season of the witch)

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what a strange article to begin with

Uxi · 09-27-2010, 06:25 PM

heh, be scurred of the fakes?

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Originally Posted by Stephie_is_a_dork

No way! I'm totally gonna guy one of those!

lol wut?

Stephie_is_a_dork · 09-28-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Groo The Perverted

This totally sounds like BS on Sony's part. "Don't buy anything but what we put out or it'll EXPLODE!!!!!"

To make us too

to buy anything unless it's got the word Sony printed on it.

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Originally Posted by Uxi

heh, be scurred of the fakes?

lol wut?

Ugh...typo. I meant to say "I'm totally gonna buy one of those"

Psx0005 · 10-04-2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Groo The Perverted

This totally sounds like BS on Sony's part. "Don't buy anything but what we put out or it'll EXPLODE!!!!!"

To make us too

to buy anything unless it's got the word Sony printed on it.

Ummm...did you actually read the context of the original post? The whole point of the firmware was to remove unlicensed and counterfeit controllers from being used with the PS3. Even third-party controller makers like Mad Catz, Pelican, Nyko, and the bunch have a license of some sort with Sony, which is why their controllers won't be affected by this. If you're willing to buy a knock-off piece of crap counterfeit controller that might screw up your PS3 if you have to plug it in to charge, are you also going to blame Sony for that?

Kyo28 · 10-04-2010, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Groo The Perverted

This totally sounds like BS on Sony's part. "Don't buy anything but what we put out or it'll EXPLODE!!!!!"

To make us too

to buy anything unless it's got the word Sony printed on it.

That's not the case at all. The PS3 is very open-ended and allows the use of a lot of peripherals from other makers: e.g. you can put any HDD in your PS3 regardless of brand. Same goes for bluetooth headphones etc.

With my 360, I was force to buy an overpriced MS harddisk to add a bit of space. So you won't hear me complaining about Sony's policy regarding peripherals!

TiaMarzett · 10-04-2010, 11:18 AM

I have seen an official PS1 dual shock pad spazz out and catch fire once
Mind you this was owned by the same careless mook that managed to spill...of all things.

09-23-2010, 06:51 PM	#1
UK_fan_05 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Kentucky Blu-ray collection:321 Trading Score:67	Counterfeit PS3 Controllers Blow Up http://gameinformer.com/b/news/archi...s-Blow-Up.aspx Counterfeit PS3 controllers that look "practically identical in appearance" to the real deal have hit the market, and Sony is warning people that bad things may happen if you use them. Despite warning consumers of the possibility of explosions, uncertain quality, and incompatibility with PS3 software updates, Sony doesn't give any guide as to what these counterfeit controllers look like. Moreover, it's unclear if there have been any actual reports of explosions, or if Sony's just advising people that these things are theoretically possible when you don't buy unlicensed peripherals. Either way, if someone beckons you into a dark alley opens up a stained raincoat and wants to show you their goods – beware of cheap joysticks. http://ps3.ign.com/articles/112/1122981p1.html Sony issued a consumer alert earlier this week advising all PlayStation 3 owners to only use first-party, genuine PS3 wireless controllers. The company says counterfeit controllers, which look identical in appearance, have been introduced into the market and could explode. "SCEA advises consumers to be cautious when buying PlayStation 3 wireless controllers from uncertain sources as the quality, reliability and safety of counterfeit products is uncertain, and in some cases, may be dangerous," Sony warns. "It is possible that some counterfeit product may ignite or explode, resulting in injury or damage to the user, your PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, or other property." *Sony also said it plans to introduce software updates to disable these counterfeit and unlicensed controllers.*

09-23-2010, 07:35 PM	#2
financially stable Senior Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Wherever You Are Blu-ray collection:29 Blu-ray reviews:2	dum dum do "Almost time for Halloween..Halloween, <repeat> Almost time for Halloween...SILVER SHAMROCK"

09-24-2010, 07:33 AM	#6
KamiAmaya Power Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Maryland, USA Blu-ray collection:216 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Well I'm not a fan of 3rd party controllers, but Sony doesn't make arcade sticks. Good thing I haven't spent $250 on one of those yet. This whole thing just seems like Sony's attempt to serious limit usb functionality to prevent further jailbreaking. EDIT: Hopefully all the Guitar Hero Rock Band peripherals are still working. Last edited by KamiAmaya; 09-24-2010 at 07:35 AM.

09-23-2010, 10:40 PM	#3
Stephie_is_a_dork Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:So Cal Trading Score:2	Hmm...funny that they issue a vague "consumer alert" the very same week that they're releasing new controllers.

10-04-2010, 11:18 AM	#16
TiaMarzett Banned Member since:Mar 2010	I have seen an official PS1 dual shock pad spazz out and catch fire once Mind you this was owned by the same careless mook that managed to spill...of all things.

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