The difference between an OEM controller and a non OEM controller is that an OEM controller is made by Microsoft. A non OEM controller is made by other companies. OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacture.
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OEM always means "Original Equipment Manufacture" This simply means, it is made by the company that made the equipment and not by an aftermarket manufacture. It doe's not mean it is bettor or worse.
Dual Shock 3 controllers can be purchased for less than full retail and run about $40-45 amazon also has a few bundled with games for the retail price of the controllers. OEM controllers are all the off brands that will work with the PS3 and are not the controller chosen by Sony for the PS3. Some are not wireless and others are not Bluetooth, but they are cheaper
If it's original depends on date of manufacture. . The term is misleading because There is also a company called OEM that makes new parts for older vehicles to factory specs. For example a bumper for a 70's Mustang-both are OEM, but the one made in the 70's is the only one truly original. The new ones are excellent but not original and might match exacly to the eye, but molds are not always the same either. Depends on if they survived or were redone to specs. . Purists prefer NOS parts or reconditioned older parts because on a restoration, date stamps, etc. which are not on the "repops" factor into your score. Also, even though quality is excellent, there is usually a minor difference somewhere.