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Tom’s Hardware • Mark Tyson • October 1, 2026
The developers of the Sony PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 have warned their social media followers about “a recent influx of fake Blu-ray drives.” According to the emulator devs, scammers are putting inferior optical disc mechanisms in higher-end Blu-ray drives for extra profit. Such skuillduggery could directly affect potential RPCS3 users, looking to ensure any Blu-ray drive they buy is compatible with the emulator.
“BEWARE OF FAKE BLU-RAY DRIVES!” warn the RPCS3 devs. “There has been a recent influx of fake Blu-ray drives.
Source: Tom’s Hardware • Mark Tyson • October 1, 2026