I studied the unfavorable reviews about the marketplace here before making a purchase because it had the most delicious price for this gamepad. As a result, I read the articles and watched the videos about the strategy "how to distinguish the original from the fake." I ultimately made the decision to order at my own risk and peril. It 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