PSP / PS2 / PS3 accessories: How to Connect a Hama Boomerang Wireless PS3 Controller to the PS3 System

The Hama Boomerang is an unofficial wireless controller for Sony’s PlayStation 3 video game system. Unlike Sony’s official controllers, the Hama Boomerang requires you to connect its own USB receiver to the console before you can connect the controller and use it. The Boomerang is not recharged by the console’s USB ports like other controllers are, and is instead powered by three AAA batteries. The gamepad performs all the functions of a regular PlayStation 3 controller, but also has a macro button that allows you to store specific button sequences and rubberized hand grips.

Instructions

1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the controller, and insert three AAA batteries into the battery port. Replace the battery cover.

2. Turn on your PlayStation 3, and then plug the receiver into a free USB port on the console. The “RX” light on the receiver will flash green when it is inserted properly.

3. Move the controller's power switch to the “On” position and wait 10 seconds for it to detect a signal. The Connect light will glow red and the RX light will glow green when the controller has found a signal.

4. Press the “PS” button on the controller to assign it to a free controller port and complete the connection process.