How to distinguish the original Dualshock 4 from a fake?

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Of all Sony's gaming products, the wireless Dualshock 4 is the most popular. But how to distinguish a fake from the original? After all, few gamers will enjoy the game process if the joystick simply does not respond to finger movements or starts doing it with delay. And, of course, no one wants to face the "biggest nightmare" of a gamer - with a gamepad that exists separately from the player, that is, spontaneously performing any actions.

Players with experience, as a rule, are able to identify counterfeit, of course, if they do not purchase goods remotely, via the Internet. But those who want to present an expensive thing to a gamer, as a rule, do not understand game controllers. It is for this reason that they often refuse to buy. But does it need to be done? Distinguishing original Sony products for gaming from imitations is not so difficult, you just need to know where to look.

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How to distinguish from a fake

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Gamepads for playstation 4, as well as products that have nothing to do with games, have their own distinctive features. These characteristics make it possible to suspect something was wrong when examining a product in a store or, conversely, to verify the originality of the product.

When choosing a gamepad, you should pay attention to the following signs:

1. Package.
2. Equipment.
3. The appearance of the game controller.
4. Information stickers.
5. Details and little things.

When choosing a gamepad, you need to act according to the well-known saying that "the devil is in the details." It is the details that immediately give out a fake. But, of course, in order to study them, you need to remove the game controller from the package.

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No less important are the sensations that arose during direct contact with the thing.

The original Dualshock lies comfortably in the palms, with prolonged contact there is no discomfort. Side butt seams are not felt at all.

If a roughness is felt under the palm, a semblance of scratching occurs with a micro-movement of the hand - an imitation is presented in the store.

Also noteworthy is the weight of the item. Dualshock 4, of course, is not heavy, but it cannot be called an imperceptible, weightless product either. The original game controller is felt in the hands, it gives the impression of a solid thing, unlike fakes.

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Comparison of modifications of DualShock 4 by GearZ gamepads:

	Gamepad DualShock 4 Crossfire LE by GearZ	Gamepad DualShock 4 Crossfire by GearZ	Gamepad DualShock 4 Crossfire Pro by GearZ	Gamepad DualShock 4 Dragonfly by GearZ
The number of additional buttons on the petal	2	2	2	4
Setting and control petals	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Remapping - the ability to duplicate buttons	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Turbo click - the ability to loop buttons	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Double click - pressing two buttons at the same time	No	No	Yes	Yes
Multiclick - successive pressing of a combination of buttons	No	No	Yes	Yes
Profiles - save and load petal configuration	No	No	Yes	Yes

Package

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It is widely believed that Sony products cannot be recognized based on the box. Indeed, not only products for games, but also cameras, cameras and other things are produced in different packaging.

There are box options:

• for sale in the USA;
• for implementation in the EU;
• for the domestic market;
• for sale in the Asian region and other countries.

As a rule, Russian markets present packages designed for the sale of products in the Asian region, since the design of boxes was not specially developed for European countries that are not members of the EU.

When examining some packages, there are no problems with how to distinguish a fake.

Forgers copy the name incorrectly, so Doubleshock flaunts instead of Dualshock. Such gamepads do not at all live up to the Sony original.

The branded European-style box has a hard plastic. He is not afraid of pressure with his fingers and elastically reacts to the impact. The original packaging does not have printing defects, blotches, geometry violations.

On the back of the box there is basic information. It is provided in several languages. The description must not contain spelling or typographical errors.

The problem is that there is no single standard for the form of packaging for this export line. In other words, on the same showcase you can find completely different boxes, the first of which contains a gamepad assembled at Sony's production facility in Indonesia, and the second will arrive from a Chinese factory. Both products are original.

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But does this feature mean that you can’t navigate by packaging? Not at all. Each original box, regardless of its shape, is characterized by the following:

• Combination of blue and white, with gradation, lines and fragmentary pattern.

• Cardboard - medium thickness, textured and two-layer, with a wavy layer, laminated.
• The box is dense, it will not work to deform it by simply squeezing it in the palms of your hands, it will take considerable effort. Delivery of counterfeit joysticks is not always done neatly. Therefore, fake boxes often have crumpled corners, torn edges. The information on the back of the Pali packaging is very scarce.

• The presence of a plastic window, the size of which allows you to fully view the game controller without removing it from the package.
• Transparent plastic does not sag, does not deform when pressed and, of course, does not come off the cardboard.
• The inner walls and plastic retainer support are white, without a gray tint.

• The information on the box title is printed in white and blue, except for the names "Sony" (always black) and "PS4" (white in the EU).

The product itself lies inside the box on a stand made of thin white plastic. The stand is tightly attached to the thing, if you shake the package, the Dualshock will remain motionless. Plastic - pure white, without turbidity. It practically merges with the inner white walls of the package.

The Asian version of the packaging also has elastic plastic. The print quality of the original is top notch. Errors and inaccuracies indicate a fake.

The original on the packaging indicates the color of the joystick several times. Fraudsters are churning out universal boxes for all their gamepads. Therefore, they do not indicate individual information about the nested device.

Unlike the European variant, the Asian packaging does not have multiple language descriptions on the back. There are hieroglyphs that are not a sign of a fake.

Equipment

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Each technique is accompanied by instructions for its use, a booklet with a description of the product and information about its technical characteristics, place of production, and so on.

The manual is written in several languages. The letters in the instructions are made in one font and do not have printing defects. Spelling errors are not allowed. Attached to the item and a warranty card.

Dualshock is no exception. If only a couple of sheets of paper with hieroglyphs or a few phrases in English are found inside the package, the product is a fake.

All required supporting documentation must be submitted, and the information in it is presented in several languages, including Russian.

And of course, you need to carefully read the text. If logical, grammatical or spelling errors are made in it, declensions, cases are used incorrectly, and endings in words are incorrectly affixed - this is evidence of imitation.

Appearance

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After inspecting the packaging, it is necessary to pay attention directly to the joystick itself. For a fake, the sticks may not be parallel. Any asymmetry is a reason to refuse a purchase.

Original Sony gamepads use neat screws to connect the halves of the joystick. They have a flat head designed for a thin Phillips screwdriver. The fake used cheap screws, which are often found in low-quality Chinese toys.

Particular attention should be paid to the micro-USB connector. In cheap copies, it can be replaced with a mini-USB. The connector icon on the original is embossed. In a fake, it is indicated by a drawing or bas-relief.

The branded Dualshock is pleasant to hold in your hands. It does not slip and has a barely noticeable relief. A fake can be too rough or vice versa smooth and slippery.

Dualshock outwardly differs from imitations, however, differences are noticeable only to an experienced gamer or to someone who has the opportunity to directly compare the original with a fake.

Characteristic	Original	Imitation
Stick coating	Embossed and thickened, not hard, but not soft, elastic.	Rigid and subtle, not inspiring confidence, and sometimes completely invisible.
Information sticker	It is located exclusively in the lower sector of the rear. It has the shape of an elongated rectangle. The font is easy to read, but not in a contrasting color. The background of the sticker is dark, but not bright, as a rule, the color is steel or black, matte. Tightly glued. It is impossible to pick up with a fingernail and tear off.	The location is arbitrary, as is the shape. Most often, the sticker is made in the form of a regular "standard" rectangle. The font is either contrasting or almost merging with the background. Often the sticker has a glossy sheen.
Interface details	Embossed.	Embossed - partially or completely, and the cheapest imitations are even glued.
Touchpad panel	Matte and not slippery.	Glossy, fingers slide on it.
Logo	The letter "S" lies horizontally, outlines the letter "P" with both ends and joins with it.	The image is simplified, the letter "S" is significantly removed from the letter "P".

Triggers are labeled L1, L2, R1, R2. In the copy, they are made in font of different sizes, so they look handicraft. Some fakes may have their triggers reversed.

Checking the operation of the joystick buttons is another way to distinguish Dualshock 4 from a fake. Each key should have a pleasant elasticity and accurately respond to pressing.

Jamming of the buttons, their distortion or excessive noise when moving is a sign of a fall.

Of course, the characteristic features of imitations may be different. Counterfeiters rarely adhere to any standards, the appearance of their products is determined by the production equipment at their disposal and nothing else. Therefore, when considering a gamepad, you should focus on the features characteristic of the original product.

It is recommended to pay special attention to the button with the PS logo. The lowest quality copies have no inscription. More advanced fakes have a logo, but it may be uneven. The button itself should move smoothly, resiliently and without jamming.

Skewed logo

The Dualshock joystick has Jack 3.5 and EXT connectors. The first can be checked by connecting headphones. To check the functionality of the EXT connector, you will need a compatible charger, keyboard, or other device. For copies, these connectors perform a purely decorative function.

Information sticker

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Most people assume that the main thing on an informational sticker is a barcode, a logo, and some obscure icons. This specificity of perception was adopted by counterfeit manufacturers.

Information stickers of imitations are characterized by:

1. Hypertrophied barcode, often at the same time not quite clear, blurry.
2. Large icons that are not directly related to the product, for example, informing about the method of disposal.
3. Distinctive company name.

Such a sticker looks quite solid and, as a rule, if it is glued with high quality, then buyers do not have questions about the authenticity of the thing.

Meanwhile, the original sticker looks completely different. Its distinguishing features:

• Narrow strip barcode.
• Clear lines in the barcode.
• Below the barcode is an easy-to-read digital identification code.
• Before the inscription "Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc" are the word "Manufactured" and a colon.
• The font is made to match the background, but it is easy to read.

Accordingly, if an informer is pasted on the thing in question, on which a barcode occupies most of the area, then the product is counterfeit.

The inscription "Sony" is performed in a corporate font. For fakes, it is applied in ordinary letters. At the same time, the font of copies often differs from word to word.

The sticker must not be damaged or scratched. For fakes, it is made of simple cardboard, which negatively affects durability. Therefore, the label of copies is often erased, especially for used joysticks.

The worst copies have no information sticker at all. Fraudsters sometimes make only a platform for the label.

The original Dualshock 4 has only one rectangular elongated information label. Fakes often have other stickers. On many copies, you can find a sealed screw with a pseudo-warranty emblem.

Details and trifles

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Attention to detail, slowness when examining a game controller is a win-win option not to buy a fake.

Holding Dualshock in your hands, you need not only to watch it, but also to try it in action. Of course, this is not about trying out the controller in the game; as a rule, such an opportunity is not provided in stores. You just need to press the buttons and turn the joysticks, simulating the game process.

The original buttons are tight, pressing requires little effort and is accompanied by a distinct click. Buttons with recoil are straightened, the same is typical for joysticks. On the counterfeit, the buttons seem to fail, as soon as they are touched a little, the pressing is fixed, which is also typical for joysticks - they seem to float in nests.

And, of course, you need to make sure that there are headphone jacks and Micro-USB. It is easy to check them - just insert the headphones and a cable with a suitable connector. The original will show a strong grip, but entry and exit will be easy. There are problems with imitations. Of course, you need to make sure that the charger is functional.

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Where and how much to buy

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The cost of Sony Dualshock 4 is a topical issue for every person who is going to buy this thing. The price of the same product in stores, both in conventional stores and those offering goods on the Internet, sometimes differs by more than half. At the same time, the appearance and characteristics of the gamepads seem to be the same.

How much does the original game controller cost in stores? Not less than 3000 rubles.

This is the lowest price that can appear on global sales, liquidation promotions and other similar events.

Oddly enough, but few people know that Sony Dualshock 4 in Russia can be purchased in the chosen color scheme and without the risk of running into a fake. In Runet there is an official website - www.playstation.com/ru-ru. On it you can not only get acquainted with all the information about Sony gaming products, but also purchase products of interest.

The description of the Dualshock 4 can be found in the "Equipment" section, and you can purchase it, respectively, in the "Shop" tab.

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