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Official DVD Remote Control SCPH 10172-3 (PS2)

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Platform:   PlayStation2
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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  • Platform:   PlayStation2
  • Media: Video Game

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Product Features

  • DVD remote control for Playstation 2 console
  • IR receiver unit plugs into memory card slot
  • Batteries included
  • Offers an impressive range of DVD viewing options plus standard game control functionality 5 playback modes, 3 different speeds of fast forward and reverse, time search function
  • NB If your PS2 model number is SCPH-50000 or higher, you can use the new, better DVD remote--click here for more info

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  • ASIN: B00005NHPI
  • Release Date: 5 Oct 2001
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,787 in PC & Video Games (See Bestsellers in PC & Video Games)

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Official DVD Remote Control SCPH 10172-3 (PS2)

Official DVD Remote Control SCPH 10172-3 (PS2)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Admit it: all in all, the PS2 is a pretty good video game console, but it's a mediocre DVD player. Easily the most major sin Sony committed against DVDphiles was the initial unavailability of an official remote control. Because the PS2 gamepad is a stunningly poor substitute for a real remote, Sony's official remote control entry comes as a welcome, but not quite perfect, solution.

Compared to most third-party PS2 remotes, Sony's design is much less childish. It's quite comfy, and, aside from a few extra buttons modelled after the PS2 controller (X, O, R1, R2, etc.), it features the same style as most of Sony's slick AV remotes. Tragically, Sony omitted both eject and power buttons. What were they thinking?

The supplied new software drivers add quite a bit of functionality to the PS2, making it almost as feature-packed as a regular low-end DVD player. Three-speed scan, slow motion, A-B play, shuffle, chapter program and other enhancements have now been added to the PS2's playback capabilities. Most of these features require the remote to access. Also, to use the drivers, you'll need to keep a PS2 memory card (where the new software is stored) and the IR receiver constantly plugged into a gamepad port--a minor headache. Also, while most of the problems with untimely frame skipping are solved, we still found the chapter rewind to be somewhat slow and unresponsive.

DVD fiends who can bear Sony's tiny control buttons will find this model easily the most functional of the PS2 remotes. While the PS2 will never replace a full-fledged DVD player, at least it now has a decent remote control that's on par with the big boys.--Mark Brooks

Manufacturer's Description
Stylishly modelled to match the sleek design of PlayStation 2, the Official DVD Remote Control combines performance and versatility by offering an impressive range of DVD viewing options, plus standard game control functionality. For optimum viewing, features include five playback modes, three different speeds of fast forward and reverse and a time search function. The official DVD Remote fuses total control of the PlayStation 2's entertainment options.

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!, 8 April 2002
If you really need a remote for your PS2, this is the one to get. It costs a little bit more than the "unofficial" ones, but it is worth it. I have seen many of the cheap remotes, and the quality does not even come close to this. It also matches perfectly the lines of the PS2. Included is a DVD player version 2.10 upgrade. You will need a memory card with 2.2 MB available to install it. If you have one of the newer PS2 versions you won't need it since it is already installed in ROM. All in all a complete and superb remote solution.
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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars If you have a new Ps2 it's a great deal., 9 Mar 2002
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Just a small point that needs to be mentioned due to what has been written in previous reviews. New Ps2s do NOT need any space on the memory card for the drivers, as they already come with version 2.10E. This makes the whole proposition more attractive, as you simply plug and play.
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75 of 78 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice, but what took them so long?, 24 Oct 2001
By A Customer
At last, after almost a full year, the official DVD remote is released. You wonder why it took so long, it should definately have been released at launch, if not bundled with the machine. After all, you have just paid £299 (well, I did anyway) and you wouldn't expect a stand alone DVD player to come with no remote, or one you had to have physically plugged in with a lead.

The remote is nice, nothing to get excited about really, it feels solid unlike some of the third party ones that have been released. The looks fit in with the PS2 well with the ridge around the outside. However, the master stroke is the CD that comes with it that you can download onto memory card. It gives you version 2.10 of the DVD player and although it takes up a massive 2.2MB of memory card space (over a quarter!) it gives you new functions like slow motion, 3-speed rewind/fast forward and, most usefully, an on-screen counter. The lack of a counter had annoyed me immensly about the original player.

If you already have a third-party remote, it's probably not worth shelling out - perhaps Sony has shot itself in the foot here by not releasing it earlier. However, it is well worth £20 if you are at all serious about using your black slab to play DVDs.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Works fine.
This remote works fine. No problems.
Published on 28 Dec 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars This control is amazing! Must be bought!
I bought a non-offical ps2 dvd remote control, the signal was poor and the control was slow (eg. push a button nothing happens, pushed it about 2 times). Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2003 by seanthesheep03

3.0 out of 5 stars ps2 dvd remote
geeez,what can i say ,this remote is needed to upgrade the driver for the older vesions of ps2 ,so i guess it really should have come along wit the complete package. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars A good addition
Sony have produced a nice expensive feeling remote control here with only one important ommision, there is no power on/off/standby button. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2002 by rikmartin

5.0 out of 5 stars Official DVD Remote for PS2
Great piece of kit. With the receiver you plug into the front of the PS2, you can pretty much operate the DVD from another county- its THAT responsive. Fully recommended!
Published on 14 Feb 2002 by Kristian

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!
This is a nice piece of kit from Sony, probably the masters of "nice, well built kit". Not only does it look good, but it's also very reliable, easy to install and use... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2002 by Paul Munro

5.0 out of 5 stars Good things come to he who waits!
14 Months, ... cheaper, the PS2 has finally obtained a fanbase of 20 million. Why then, has it taken Sony so long to create this wonderful piece of kit? Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2001

3.0 out of 5 stars incompatible with region X
Great looking remote, great new software that gives you much more control over the disc. loads more buttons. No more basic controls. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2001 by P. Bloom

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
As other reviewers said, about time Sony. The control itself looks excellent - it's a combination between Sony's standard RC design with a 'slit' all the way round the side like... Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Well, it's about time...
So, you did it. You bought a PlayStation 2. You own probably the most advanced games console on the planet. Nice. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2001

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