Over at YouTube, we found this video tutorial on how to detect fake PSP Memory Sticks by looking at their internal components. First, there were three memory sticks laid out on the table, two of which were the alleged fakes, while one was supposedly the original. The fakes were very cheap versions of hi-speed Sony Memory Sticks bought online, while the original came straight from the PSP 2GB pack.

To start probing into the inner recesses of your memory stick, the tutorial says, you have to open it up using a cutting knife. Of course, after the whole endeavor, you can glue it back together with a stronger kind. Now, on to the crocks of the matter. Comparing and contrasting the internal aspects of the three items, it was found that the fake versions used lower quality of materials (well, duh...) as opposed to Sony's, which had an original controller and the logo.

So, what do you do after finding out if the Memory Stick you're using for your PSP is fake or not? Nothing really. After all, according to the vid, there's nothing really bad about these cheaper versions. Although, it does have a lower competence level. Then again, you could go try and sue whoever sold you that fake merchandise. It seems to be the trend nowadays, anyway.