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- Platform: PlayStation 3
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- Media: Accessory
- Item Quantity: 1
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This product is exclusively for use with the PlayStation 3 system. This remote control uses Bluetooth wireless communication to operate playback of Blu-ray Discs (BD) and other types of disc media on the PlayStation 3 system.
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PS3 Sony Blu-Ray Remote Control
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131 of 133 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
The PS3 remote is a useful gadget for 2 good reasons: 1) it allows a non-gamer to navigate around the PS3 music, films. photos etc 2) it makes moview viewing a lot simpler. Buying this has allowed my wife to enjoy the console which makes it worth the money alone.
I've tried using the sixaxis game controller to watch DVDs and it can be a problem. Firstly the left stick can be knocked pretty easily when you have it sat on your lap causing the playback speed to change. Secondly, it is all to easy to press the wrong (unlabeled) button when you need to pause or resume.
With the remote you have a well laid out, well labeled set of buttons that includes all of the options that would normally require on screen display (such as the audio and angle options) as well as an eject button and all of the game contoller buttons. You can even use it with the web browser if you don't mind the slightly slower screen navigation.
Note: it does have a fuly functional PS button on it so you can use it to turn the system on and off (to standbye) and, like the game controller, you can use it to have multiple functions running at the same time (such as the music player with the photo viewer)
I've tried using the sixaxis game controller to watch DVDs and it can be a problem. Firstly the left stick can be knocked pretty easily when you have it sat on your lap causing the playback speed to change. Secondly, it is all to easy to press the wrong (unlabeled) button when you need to pause or resume.
With the remote you have a well laid out, well labeled set of buttons that includes all of the options that would normally require on screen display (such as the audio and angle options) as well as an eject button and all of the game contoller buttons. You can even use it with the web browser if you don't mind the slightly slower screen navigation.
Note: it does have a fuly functional PS button on it so you can use it to turn the system on and off (to standbye) and, like the game controller, you can use it to have multiple functions running at the same time (such as the music player with the photo viewer)
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
The one piece of information I couldn't find about this controller, was whether it used batteries, or recharged (like the game controllers). Well I can reliably inform you (if you were wondering), that it uses 2 AA batteries (supplied). Other than that, it's a controller, it does exactly what I want it to, it's well made, and I had no trouble pairing it with the console.
198 of 207 people found the following review helpful
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As my title says, if you want your PS3 to form a solid part (or even the foundation) of your home media experience, then you need this remote to bring it into the realm of normal users, i.e. girlfriends, uncles, mothers etc.. These are the kind of people who are just about comfortable with a DVD player and a remote control... the idea of using a games console and the SIXAXIS controller would scare them.
Nevertheless, for me too, this is a great inexpensive addition to the PS3 experience... an added bonus (which I hoped it would do) is that you can put the PS3 into standby and bring it out of standby with the remote, as well as being able to navigate the menus just as easily as you'd expect.
Using the SIXAXIS controller to watch DVDs is obviously not the best user experience and it smacks of the fact that we all know we are using our games console to watch the DVD... with the remote, that stigma then goes away.
Initial setup is a piece of cake - just as you would hope - you start up your PS3, navigate through the menus and tell it to search for a Bluetooth remote control - you then press two buttons on the remote and it recognises it. Simplicity itself - just as it should be.
The remote is solid and well-built - the buttons have good a tactile feeling and they are labelled very well and clear.
Oh, and - yes - it's Bluetooth remember. You don't need to point it at the PS3 to do things... although you can if it makes you feel better. I still find myself falling into that trap. The next generation of users probably won't understand the concept of infra-red and line-of-sight... they'll just shrug their shoulders... but here we go...
Nevertheless, for me too, this is a great inexpensive addition to the PS3 experience... an added bonus (which I hoped it would do) is that you can put the PS3 into standby and bring it out of standby with the remote, as well as being able to navigate the menus just as easily as you'd expect.
Using the SIXAXIS controller to watch DVDs is obviously not the best user experience and it smacks of the fact that we all know we are using our games console to watch the DVD... with the remote, that stigma then goes away.
Initial setup is a piece of cake - just as you would hope - you start up your PS3, navigate through the menus and tell it to search for a Bluetooth remote control - you then press two buttons on the remote and it recognises it. Simplicity itself - just as it should be.
The remote is solid and well-built - the buttons have good a tactile feeling and they are labelled very well and clear.
Oh, and - yes - it's Bluetooth remember. You don't need to point it at the PS3 to do things... although you can if it makes you feel better. I still find myself falling into that trap. The next generation of users probably won't understand the concept of infra-red and line-of-sight... they'll just shrug their shoulders... but here we go...
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Controlling the living daylights out of stuff
It's not fun, it's a remote control. As a remote control it controls. An electronic Excalibur laying waste to interruptions and adverts with the press of a button. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Mr. M. A. Knights
Great piece of kit
Does exactly what it says. Sync it with your ps3 and controlling blu-rays and other discs is a doddle. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Wilecoyotep
PS3 Remote
It does what it says on the tin. For the cost of the product it's worth buying to make navigation through films a breeze.
Published 1 month ago by Warren
Works well, great price for official Sony remote
Simple to link with PS3.
Works perfectly with Blu-rays/ DVDs.
Slightly different buttons for online facilities such as Lovefilm, iPlayer as you'd expect, but the remote... Read more
Works perfectly with Blu-rays/ DVDs.
Slightly different buttons for online facilities such as Lovefilm, iPlayer as you'd expect, but the remote... Read more
Published 1 month ago by SP
Excellent!
This remote works great. It was easy to set up, and makes playing films on the PS3 way easier. A must have if you wish to use yor PS3 for movies
Published 1 month ago by Andy
ps3 blu ray control
Essential for all ps3 users that use blu-ray or dvd. In my opinion should be standard equipment with the console. It gets used therefore it's paid for itself.
Published 1 month ago by C. Mistry
Perfect
Does exactly what it is designed to do, makes watching dvd's and blu-rays a lot easier to control for the whole family. Read more
Published 1 month ago by x_sonic_x
Sony Blu-Ray Disc Remote control (PS3)
THis was a gift for my boyfriend as we use the PS3 as a DVD player is can become annoying using the game controller. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Little-M
PS3 remote
This has made my life so much easier since buying this.
Thanks again using it now actually it so easy playing videos using this device
Thanks again using it now actually it so easy playing videos using this device
Published 2 months ago by M. Oakes
Sony Blu-Ray Disc remote control ps3
I bought this conrol,as i did't like using the ps3 control for watching blu-ray.Its definately made my life easier.It has all kinds of different functions on it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by yomama
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