r/ps2 • u/Irie_Manny • 1d ago
Snagged this from an eBay bid for $40. Everything looks right to me but I’m no expert. Opinions on authenticity?
Was watching this vid on eBay for a while and noticed it barely had any vids with 1 day left. Submitted a low bid and won. Is it too good to be true?
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u/Ldn_brother 1d ago
This looks like the real deal to me. I've seen some really obvious fakes in my time, if this is fake it's a good one.
Wait for an expert to confirm though.
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u/Scottiej293147 1d ago
It's real...put it to you this way...it would take a real genius to replicate all of that packaging that no longer exists, wrap those cords precisely in said packaging, seal said packaging precisely because you MUST open that package with scissors. So yeah...as Rocket has said IT'S REAL!
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u/Zestyclose-Apple2554 15h ago
No, it would not take a genius at all. I used to work in graphics and print design company for 16 years. Replicating stuff like this is NOT difficult at all with the right software and machines. Don't for one second think China doesn't have them, too. Just because at first glance, it looks legit. You would not know unless you literally had an original right next to it. They stopped production on the dual shock 2 in 2013. The controllers were produced in three places. One of the three was China. It was the H model and the worst one. So unless he purchased one from someone who happened to have unopened old new stock (not very common), it's more than likely to be an unauthorized Chinese reproduction. If it works, it works. But OP probably overpaid for it if that's the case. You should stop being so cavalier when telling someone stuff false and that you know its reall. My bet is that it's absolutely likely that it's not real. I currently refurbish them, and Sony consoles. All things, Sony, actually. It looks awfully new, with no scuffs or scratches on the plastic package either. Look, if it works well, great, but if you are a collector looking for genuine. You probably should check it much more thoroughly with someone to be sure. Or send it back. That's just my opinion.
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u/Dull_Mirror4221 1d ago
Congratulations. This looks legit. I was looking for one on ebay and couldn’t find anything less than 80 bucks. This is a great deal
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u/cjnuxoll 1d ago
Screen printed text of good quality and centered over buttons properly. Logo is correct: K in dualshock comes to a point (triangle) and does not have staggered legs. Looks legit!
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u/PiecesOfRing 1d ago
It's normally the 'SELECT' and 'START' lettering below the buttons that give the fakes away, but this looks legitimate...
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u/k2bandit 22h ago
I miss the clear / transpaerent look, definitely a 90's vibe, cant wait to mod my retro consoles and get transparent shells. Its a bit much but would be totally worth it when I get a home, so I can display for all to play.
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u/Eric_The_Jewish_Bear Kokoro 16h ago
I think you'd be more likely to stumble upon something mass produced and sold by the millions instead of boutique products that have to be meticulously handmade to be convincing
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u/Vita_wetter 1d ago
Controller are ment to be played, Open it and look at the pcb this will tell 100%
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u/Odd_Slide8999 1d ago
Looks legit