PS3 Blu Ray Remote? - Blu-ray Forum

Kaixa · 02-08-2008, 06:15 AM

My sixaxis just died on me and I no longer have an interest in gaming. I was thinking of replacing the sixaxis with a remote since i just want to watch Blu rays. Just want to ask if its possible to turn on your PS3 using a remote?

Blu-Beard · 02-08-2008, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaixa

My sixaxis just died on me and I no longer have an interest in gaming. I was thinking of replacing the sixaxis with a remote since i just want to watch Blu rays. Just want to ask if its possible to turn on your PS3 using a remote?

It is......and even off too

Kaixa · 02-08-2008, 06:18 AM

Thanks man.

Blu-Beard · 02-08-2008, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaixa

Thanks man.

Alot cheaper than another controller too, I think you can get 'em for less than $20.00 now

BLU for Blue · 02-08-2008, 08:53 AM

there steady around 25 but im sure its worth it. My wife told me to tell her something to pick me up for Valentines day and I said Gone Baby Gone and a PS3 remote. Its very annoying using the game controller.

Beta Man · 02-08-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BLU for Blue

there steady around 25 but im sure its worth it. My wife told me to tell her something to pick me up for Valentines day and I said Gone Baby Gone and a PS3 remote. Its very annoying using the game controller.

$25 nothing!!!!! Order online man!!!

PrismaticRealms · 02-08-2008, 01:37 PM

I'm a big BD watcher and I love my PS3 remote. I can't live without it.

Number3 · 02-08-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BLU for Blue

there steady around 25 but im sure its worth it. My wife told me to tell her something to pick me up for Valentines day and I said Gone Baby Gone and a PS3 remote. Its very annoying using the game controller.

Who said romance is dead?

ZMan · 02-08-2008, 01:56 PM

They're $19.99 @ Amazon.com right now (Sony brand). I love mine!

BStecke · 02-08-2008, 02:38 PM

After watching about 2 movies on the PS3 using the SixAxis, I went out and bought the remote. Much, much better. My only gripe with it is that the console will turn on if you hit ANY button on the remote . . . and then to turn it off, in order to make sure the prompt to turn the console off, you have to have the TV on. Annoying, especially when you're getting ready to walk out the door and the cat walks across the remote. A dedicated power button would have been nice, but it's still a million times better than the SixAxis.

punkguy03 · 02-08-2008, 03:15 PM

i have to agree that when you hit a button it comes on.Always when im on my way to work too lol.There a great deal tho and work great just make sure u store it somewhere where you wont accidentally hit a button.

S2K1 · 02-08-2008, 03:19 PM

On my old PS3 I only used the PS3 controller and it was alright, a little slow. Since I got my new PS3 and I don't own any games, the first two things I got were an HDMI cable and a Blu-ray remote and I haven't been disappointed with either. The remote makes it really easy to use.

Chocolatejas · 02-08-2008, 03:30 PM

Can't go wrong with the remote. Glad I picked one up.

yspkrk · 02-08-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

. . . and then to turn it off, in order to make sure the prompt to turn the console off, you have to have the TV on. Annoying, especially when you're getting ready to walk out the door and the cat walks across the remote. A dedicated power button would have been nice, but it's still a million times better than the SixAxis.

I disagree... You don't have to turn the TV on. I just click the PS button for seconds and click Enter twice (you will hear the click sound) when I turn off. You might need some practice though.

Living Near Shamu · 02-08-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by yspkrk

I disagree... You don't have to turn the TV on. I just click the PS button for seconds and click Enter twice (you will hear the click sound) when I turn off. You might need some practice though.

This is true. I've done it before. I noticed that when you're getting ready to power it off it defaluts to "turn off console, yes" and that's it

moviefan · 02-08-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan

They're $19.99 @ Amazon.com right now (Sony brand). I love mine!

Ditto!
When our Samsuck BDP 1200 won't play a movie, we switch to the PS3 and use the PS3 remote ... works great!

Bizdady · 02-08-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

After watching about 2 movies on the PS3 using the SixAxis, I went out and bought the remote. Much, much better. My only gripe with it is that the console will turn on if you hit ANY button on the remote . . . and then to turn it off, in order to make sure the prompt to turn the console off, you have to have the TV on. Annoying, especially when you're getting ready to walk out the door and the cat walks across the remote. A dedicated power button would have been nice, but it's still a million times better than the SixAxis.

I can turn off my ps3 blind with the tv off using the ps3 button on the sixaxis or the blutooth remote. Just hold the PS button for a few secs then hit the middle button 2 times. It should blink and then turn off.

btw the blutooth remote also has an eject button which can be quite handy

Cordre69 · 02-08-2008, 07:43 PM

I love the remote as well!
I think they should add an option in the next firmware to make it so only the PS button turns on the console.

Kaixa · 02-09-2008, 01:19 AM

Seems that my controller is alive again. I'm still getting the remote though.

WriteSimply · 02-09-2008, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cordre69

I love the remote as well!
I think they should add an option in the next firmware to make it so only the PS button turns on the console.

The PS button is the universal button to turn on/off the PS3 or the controller, as well as assigning the Bluetooth ports. Doing so would screw up something that works so well.

As far as I can tell, pressing any button other than the PS button on the remote will turn on the PS3. Turning it off is via the PS button.

fuad

02-08-2008, 06:15 AM	#1
Kaixa Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:2	PS3 Blu Ray Remote? My sixaxis just died on me and I no longer have an interest in gaming. I was thinking of replacing the sixaxis with a remote since i just want to watch Blu rays. Just want to ask if its possible to turn on your PS3 using a remote? Last edited by Kaixa; 02-08-2008 at 06:18 AM. Reason: wrong word

02-08-2008, 01:37 PM	#7
PrismaticRealms Junior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Middle Sackville, NS, Canada	I love it! I'm a big BD watcher and I love my PS3 remote. I can't live without it.

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02-08-2008, 06:18 AM	#3
Kaixa Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:2	Thanks man.

02-08-2008, 08:53 AM	#5
BLU for Blue Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York	there steady around 25 but im sure its worth it. My wife told me to tell her something to pick me up for Valentines day and I said Gone Baby Gone and a PS3 remote. Its very annoying using the game controller.

02-08-2008, 01:56 PM	#9
ZMan Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Huntsville, AL	They're $19.99 @ Amazon.com right now (Sony brand). I love mine!

02-08-2008, 02:38 PM	#10
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	After watching about 2 movies on the PS3 using the SixAxis, I went out and bought the remote. Much, much better. My only gripe with it is that the console will turn on if you hit ANY button on the remote . . . and then to turn it off, in order to make sure the prompt to turn the console off, you have to have the TV on. Annoying, especially when you're getting ready to walk out the door and the cat walks across the remote. A dedicated power button would have been nice, but it's still a million times better than the SixAxis.

02-08-2008, 03:15 PM	#11
punkguy03 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:361 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:10	i have to agree that when you hit a button it comes on.Always when im on my way to work too lol.There a great deal tho and work great just make sure u store it somewhere where you wont accidentally hit a button.

02-08-2008, 03:19 PM	#12
S2K1 Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:SLC, UT	On my old PS3 I only used the PS3 controller and it was alright, a little slow. Since I got my new PS3 and I don't own any games, the first two things I got were an HDMI cable and a Blu-ray remote and I haven't been disappointed with either. The remote makes it really easy to use.

02-08-2008, 03:30 PM	#13
Chocolatejas Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:118 Trading Score:15	Can't go wrong with the remote. Glad I picked one up.

02-08-2008, 07:43 PM	#18
Cordre69 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Livermore, CA 4K collection:218 Blu-ray collection:1094 Trading Score:1	I love the remote as well! I think they should add an option in the next firmware to make it so only the PS button turns on the console.

02-09-2008, 01:19 AM	#19
Kaixa Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:2	Seems that my controller is alive again. I'm still getting the remote though.

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