I be a little late create this review -lrb- purchase a black ds3 , back in April of 2009 -rrb- , but at least I can comment on its long-term durability . this controller do feel lighter than the ds3 that be include with my chechk01 80gb PS3 from December 2008 . however , it be not fall apart -lrb- Read : No abnormal wear & tear -rrb- or anything after 2 year of almost continuous usage by family and friend . I wish I could comment more on it but what can I say ? it be a controller , it do what it be suppose to . : -rrb- note to future buyer : it would probably be best if you just purchase this controller directly from Amazon -lrb- ie : ship and sell by Amazon -rrb- or at least one of the more reputable Third-Party Sellers that have great feedback over hundred if not thousand of transaction under they belt . there have definitely be a uptick in counterfeit\/faux\/fake controller sell by some seller here and on other site . please be cautious and try not to fall for they trickery of price that be ` too good to be true ' .