PlayStation 3 Blu-Ray Remote Control

good

Strengths: It's easy to use, unlike ps3 controller

Weakness: price

This should have been included with the PS3 or allow the PS3 to accept IR so any remote could control it. Since it doesn't, this does the trick, works very well, each command is recognized instantly just like a remote control. It's easy to use and it's a lot better than the actual ps3 controller. This is easy to navigate and you don't need to point in the direction. Definetly worth the $25 to...

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Bluetooth Remote Control for PlayStation 3

Strengths: Bluetooth, unlike RF Technology which requires line of sight to work.

Weakness: None!

What we love about this remote is that the placements of buttons are very well thought of, based on the common frequency of use. This being a Bluetooth remote, we no longer need to point the remote towards the PlayStation 3 console for it to work, as our console is hidden away behind our television. This remote can be underneath a blanket and it will still work!

Not necessary, but (mostly) convenient.

Strengths: More intuitive movie access than PS3 sixaxis controller, a reasonable price (especially relative to other PS3 hardware).

Weakness: The STOP BUTTON, fast-fwd and rewind buttons don't operate symmetrically, lack of leymap customization.

I use my PS3 more for movies than games, so I bought this remote control as soon as it became available. It is a lot more convenient than the sixaxis controller (especially when you've got the lights down like when running the movie picture through a projector). There are two flaws with this remote's operation -- although I'm not 100% sure that they couldn't be fixed by firmware control patches...

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What was Sony thinking?

Strengths: It's a remote.

Weakness: No backlight, confusing design.

I have a PS3 I use in my home theater, which is dark the way it's supposed to be. It's almost impossible to use this remote. Not only did Sony restrict me from using my nicely designed, control everything, harmony remote. But they restrict you to only use their own terrible design with tons of button and no backlight. It's almost impossible to use without being having the lights on. It really...

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Sony Blu-Ray Remote (PS3)

Strengths: Much easier controls for DVD\\\'s than the controller, Bluetooth doesn\\\'t require line-of-sight for use

Weakness: No light for remote for use in the dark

The Blu-Ray Remote control is a Bluetooth-based remote control for the PS3. Using Bluetooth instead of IR for controls means there\\\'s no need for line-of-sight for use of the remote, as well as the ability to control the PS3 from another room. The button layout is good and controls all aspects of the PS3 from the remote, though the remote doesn\\\'t light up for use in the dark. It\\\'s a minor...

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Very nice remote

Strengths: Convienient, Nice look

Weakness: Some buttons are in odd places, the extra PS buttons add extra clutter

Using the PS3 as a DVD player is pretty nice. Especially as a BluRay player. Using the PS3 Sixaxis to control playback can be cumbersome however. Enter the PS3 remote. It uses bluetooth and makes browsing the PS3 an ease and makes movie playback seem like you were using a normal dedicated movie player. If this is the experience you are looking for this remote is a worthy purchase. The only...

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Sony Remote

Strengths: high quality remote, good button layout

Weakness: no on/off power button

This is a very good remote from sony. It has a very good design, feels good in your hand and easy to use. I just wish it had an on/off power button and it would be perfect for me. I am glad I decided to purchase this item.

Good Remote

Strengths: Works well, inexpensive, works through walls.

Weakness: Virtually impossible to use in a dark room, lots of buttons, No back-lighting or glow-in-the-dark. Having two menu buttons can be confusing.

The Playstation 3 Bluetooth Remote works really well for its intended purpose. Bluetooth here is much more more reliable than a typical IR remote. Even when pointed away from the device or when the device is in a closet it works. I actually prefer the remote to the PS3 controller when navigating through menus or the playstation online store. My first gripe is that it is impossible to read the...

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A Fine option...

Strengths: Inexpensive, performs standard functions well

Weakness: Not compatible with universal remotes. No power on/off button.

Like many others, my Blu Ray player is also my PS3. I was tired of using the controller to play movies, as it was incredibly frustrating. Luckily, the PS3 remote solved my problem. Now I can watch and control a movie comfortably, and without confusion. Unfortunately, there is no direct power on/off button, but thats not that big a deal (you can still turn it off thru remote functionality, you...

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Very nice blu-ray remote

Strengths: Logical layout with easily to read button labels. Bluetooth conectivity means point the remote at the wall and PS3 will still get your signal.

Weakness: None.

My wife hates game consoles and refused to use the PS2 as a DVD player even with optional remote ... however she uses this remote with the PS3 for dvds and blu-rays with no problems! Trust me, that a feat!