Counterfeit PS3 controllers "may ignite or explode," warns Sony
Gaming on cheap turns deadly
There's nothing like the threat of losing a few fingers to discourage gamers from buying shoddy, off-brand gaming accessories. In its ongoing effort to protect the public from the evils of counterfeiting, Sony has released awarning gamers of the potentially explosive 𓆉risks when using knock-off PlayStation 3 Wireless Controllers.
Referring to the mock controllers as %26ldquo;practically identical in appearance to genuine PlayStation 3 Wireless Controllers%26rdquo;, Sony warns: %26ldquo;It is possible that some counterfeit product 🅘may ignite or explode, resulting in inj🧸ury or damage to the user, your PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, or other property.%26rdquo;
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