I had there PS1 version of this "nearly" identical controller.
I ordered one of these from Japan during the Playstation years. It had a
blue (greyish blue or kinda royal blue) face with a black (rubber) back for
hand grips. It is ergo design and it was the most comfortable controller I
have ever owned.

I still think this is a mock version but if it's not, I woiuld say give it a
try before you judge it.
Kinda silly to judge something you have never experienced.  The is like Fred
Liken talking about sex.