What If Sony actually went with the PS3 Boomerang?

I was browsing through google images for some funny gifs and I cam across the arnold gif. When I saw it, it reminded of the gamespot forums and how many people had this in their signature. Just the thought makes me laugh so hard. Then I saw the PS3 prototype "boomerang" controller, and I had noticed that I had completely forgotten about that controller! Just looking back at all the pics and all the old forums of people bashing it makes me laugh. What are your guys thoughts? Would you of still bought it if Sony released the boomerang?

I say it would have been very interesting.

if it felt right, then whatever....

Id throw it and pray to god that it never comes backTROD_BING

ROTFL!! Hahaa! I agree. Still would of probably gave in and bought it.

[QUOTE="TROD_BING"]Id throw it and pray to god that it never comes backValentino07

ROTFL!! Hahaa! I agree. Still would of probably gave in and bought it.

To me, at least by looking at it, the triggers and the L1/R1 buttons would be kinda awkward to use.

i remember when they switch back to the dualshock design there was an article from someone who had acctualy used it and said it was the most confortable controller they every used, i kinda wish sony would release it, just for the hellof it.

I would just cut the handles off

I was browsing through google images for some funny gifs and I cam across the arnold gif. When I saw it, it reminded of the gamespot forums and how many people had this in their signature. Just the thought makes me laugh so hard. Then I saw the PS3 prototype "boomerang" controller, and I had noticed that I had completely forgotten about that controller! Just looking back at all the pics and all the old forums of people bashing it makes me laugh. What are your guys thoughts? Would you of still bought it if Sony released the boomerang?

Valentino07

I would just cut the handles off

Slickace

I would just cut the handles off

Slickace

that's actually a pretty good idea.

I would have bought it in a heartbeat. Anyone who spent any considerable length of time in Burnout or R2 would appreciate the positioning of the shoulder buttons.emitsu97

I'm with you on this one, the controller was actually really small and from what I've seen it was perfect in the hand of users. Honestly, why scrapping an idea before even trying it?

I've never been a fan of the dualshock design. So at least part of me wishes that they had gone with the boomerang, and not chicken out just because people were criticizing something they had never used before.

PS is my brand so i'd have still got it, but i'm oh so glad they kept the basics of the original. that boomerang didn't look like it belonged with the ps3, ya know?

I think it would have failed pretty hard

I think it would be an epic fail, if they went with the Boomerang. It looks so ugly and the shape is just bad designing, the SIXAXIS or DUALSHOCK 3 looks much more comfortable and practical. Also, if the Boomerang was out, I would never have even thought of buying a PS3.

We would have less people complaining about it compared to the DS3/Sixaxis and more people praising the Boomerang (than the DS3/Sixaxis) after the initial jokes faded.

I almost guarantee that that controller would have felt better in most people's hands even if it does look awkward.

And yes I'm being seriousnavstar29

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[QUOTE="emitsu97"]I would have bought it in a heartbeat. Anyone who spent any considerable length of time in Burnout or R2 would appreciate the positioning of the shoulder buttons.plg2307

I'm with you on this one, the controller was actually really small and from what I've seen it was perfect in the hand of users. Honestly, why scrapping an idea before even trying it?

The first time I ever saw that thing I honestly thought "Oh wow, that looks interesting" (positively). I never had a problem with it. When they ended up going with the DS3 I just thought "Oh, ok then. Fine with me!"

Lets just say me and Martha probably would have used that thing for other 'Activities'K1LLR3175

Like... testing it out on the field, right? Just don't let it fall on the ground too many times!

[QUOTE="K1LLR3175"]Lets just say me and Martha probably would have used that thing for other 'Activities'Amster_G

Like... testing it out on the field, right? Just don't let it fall on the ground too many times!

wrong...0.0PSfanboy101

Nooo! Because in the bedroom that would just be so inappropriate!

if i could find it in the pool of puke lol

I would buy it anyways... nothing would stop me from getting a PS3.

well we really have no choice but to deal with the boomerang controller if they went with that coz ofcorse how are we gonna play games w/o a boomerang or the now existing ds3. actually i am thinking about the same thing what if they went with that instead of the ds3. looks very cool but feels awkward and uncomfy to use. i'm still wishing that they release it sometime just for the curiosity, and it's so cool looking.

I was actually just thinking about that the other day. At the time I remeber liking it when they unveiled it, but looking at it now... seriously one of the ugliest things I've ever seen.

I wish they did go along with the Boomerang, but just offer it as an accessory along side the DS3. To me it looks very comfortable and suits the look of the PS3 more, I would definitely buy one.

Well I would have still bought a PS3. That controller looks very awkward though.

It wouldn't have made a difference since I'd still buy a PS3 regardless of controller design. It might have taken a little getting used to though.

Id throw it and pray to god that it never comes backTROD_BING

Hahahahahaha, that's hilarious! Yeah I'm definitely glad they stuck with the old design.

Yes I woud have got it, cuz I wanted to try it! If you look the buttons are the same material they use for the new PSP Go and the PS button! And it was said to be ergonomic which the Dualshock design lacks, so I really did want to try it, but people cry and whine these days so I never got to :( I wish they released it special edition!