Beware of Fake, Ignitable & Exploding Ps3 Controllers - Sony warns!

[DjDhiraj1]

Sony has warned its customers this week that they should not be pruchasing fake ps3 controllers. They explained that these look exactly like the original Ps3 controllers, but are very hazardous.

Sony went onto explain that these fake controllers have a tendency to ignite and in some cases even Explode. SCEA explains that the quality, reliability and safety of counterfeit products is uncertain and hence its very dangerous to use these.

Sony has stated that it has plans to release a System update that would prevent the usage of fake controllers and make them unplayable on the Ps3 systems.

Seems like Sony is taking strict measures to increase the sales of its genuine first-paty accessories. Thus if you own a fake controller, it might soon be of no use.

SOURCE (http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/112/1122981p1.html)

[frazer369]

I know were there coming from if these controllers are exploding, i just wonder if it will go as far as blocking third party counterparts such as mad cats, i'm pretty sure them controllers wont explode lol.

[Cheynne-Stoking]

:bomb: Lol, love it!, just imagine if your playing something like COD or Bad Company and your controller explodes! real force feedback.

[Simmy_82]

You'd be scared to chuck a grenade if thats the case lol

[ShadowGandalf]

not something i really need to worry about. i only buy official controllers. (if i need to). thanks for warning tho.

[Rock-Shayde]

I remember reading somewhere that this may well include Mad Catz and other well known third parties' accessories being rendered useless.
Some think this is just a huge overreaction to Jailbreak, and I can see their point. I only tend to get official stuff anyway so it won't bother me