Yes the price difference between genuine PS3 controller and imitation ones might be slightly big, but there’s really no need to go over the edge and buy a knock-off DualShock 3 gamepad, as the real one feels very solid compared to the knock-off version. But now, there’s another reason why you should avoid those counterfeit pads. Sony says that they might go kaboom at any time.

Yes, the company that brought us exploding laptop batteries  way back years ago says that third-party products “which are practically identical in appearance to genuine PlayStation®3 wireless controllers” may burst into flame, and as you might expect, Sony suggests that you run out to your nearest retailer and purchase the real deal instead.

SOURCE via CNET