Since this marketplace had the most delicious pricing for this gamepad before I made my purchase, I read the articles and watched the videos of the "how to recognize the original from the fake" plan before making my purchase. I ultimately made the decision to order at my own risk and peril. That actually came out to not be in vain and was the original. The construction quality is great; there are no lftits or creaks. I took the cord, which connects via BT with a bang, to play on a PC. Satisfied