Long story short I recently ended up getting not one but two of these in a pair of ebay auctions by sheer dumb luck for nearly nothing. I've always wanted one of these but didn't like the $30-50 price tag on them. I've seen stories how they're preferred, somehow the best and most reliable.
What's the real deal with these things?
I know some cheapo devices won't work with all games and some have a little piece that'll jolt the security chip to let games run, but I haven't a clue unless that is why these are so desirable.
And if anyone is asking, the other went to one of the honorable members over at NA who loved it.