A PlayStation fan was surprised to find a relic of the PS3 era on the toy shelves of a thrift store. It seems that the owners didn’t know what the object was or just wanted to get rid of the PS3 accessory as quickly as possible.

The PS3 era of the 2000s and 2010s was an interesting time for gamers. The PS3 launched in November 2006 and offered much improved graphics, new hardware features, and better online connectivity than its predecessor. However, the Wii launched just a week after the PS3. While the two couldn’t compete in terms of graphical fidelity, the Wii had something unique: motion controls. The Wii’s motion controls ended up being a big selling point, and Sony eventually developed their own version of the devices with the PlayStation Move controllers.

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This particular thrift store find has its roots in that era of competition. Reddit user GodOfOnions2 spotted a PlayStation 3 Move Sharp Shooter for $6. The unit appears to be in good condition, with no obvious discoloration or damage. Without any knowledge of the PS3, it would likely just look like a simple plastic shooter toy for kids, albeit a rather lackluster one since it doesn’t fire anything. To use it, Move controllers and a PS3 are required, which obviously weren’t sold with the unique find at this particular store. The unit was also only compatible with select games, including Kill Zone 3, Dead space extraction, Socom4And Time Crisis: Devastating Storm.

PS3 fans remember Move controllers

While GodOfOnions2 initially left the Sharp Shooter behind, other fans seem to have been persuaded to buy it again. Several noted that they also got their own Sharp Shooter pretty cheaply, as most retailers don’t seem to recognize it without controllers attached. In all honesty, it’s basically just a piece of plastic without the added functionality of controllers attached. However, its unique design and harkening back to the PS3/Wii/Xbox 360 Gen 7 era of gaming seems to have excited many fans.

Thanks largely to the ingenuity of the Wii and the competitive spirit between game console manufacturers in the 2000s-2010s, motion controls are now a staple of gaming. Both the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 have some form of motion control built into their controllers. Gyro controls also play a big role in virtual reality controllers these days. Although the PlayStation Move’s heyday is over, fans still look back fondly on that era when they make finds like this.

PS3

The PlayStation 3 was Sony’s seventh-generation console. The PS3 launched in 2006 and was discontinued in North America in 2016. It got off to a rocky start, but it picked up steam in its final years. In addition to the clunky introductory model, Sony also released Slim and Super Slim versions of the PS3.

brand

Sony

Original release date

17 November 2006

Original MSRP (USD)

20GB: $499.99; 60GB: $599.99; Slim: $299; Super Slim: $270

Weight

Start: 11 pounds; Slim: 7.1 pounds; Super Slim: 4.6 pounds