Playstation 3 remote - Blu-ray Forum

dialog_gvf · 01-12-2007, 10:54 PM

It is definitely arriving. I was able to pick one up today from Future Shop (Eglinton and Laird for those in Toronto) for CAD$39.95 (about US$35, rather steep, but what the heck).

Future Shop is a Best Buy type Canadian chain that was bought out by Best Buy a few years ago, but continues to run as a separate group.

Gary

dialog_gvf · 01-12-2007, 11:17 PM

I guess I should post my thoughts on it:

- Works like a charm. No line of sight is so cool.

- No learning curve. You'll understand which buttons to push, because it is has the same buttons as the game controller (plus many more).

- It's ergonomic. Rests nicely in the hand. And is nicely balanced.

- Some don't like the look. But, it is classic Sony, and I like it. And seems to be actually of better construction than most remotes from Sony products I've owned.

Kudos to Sony for completing the experience! It's definitely a must have, even if you are proficient now with the game controller. No more accidental forward/reversals.

Gary

mbslrm · 01-12-2007, 11:42 PM

They should drop the price. $40 Canadian for a remote seems iffy to me.

jsb_hburg · 01-13-2007, 02:09 PM

At EB Games in US, it is $25.

dialog_gvf · 01-13-2007, 02:42 PM

I think it is SRP $29.95 being retailed at EB Games for $25

It's common for CE to go even $x9.95 or $x99 on the SRPs here. So, they do a currency conversion of the US$ SRP, and then boost it to the next one. Always works out poorly for us.

So far, EB Games stores here hadn't made it available.

Gary

Banjo · 01-13-2007, 03:31 PM

40 bucks? That's too much.

Banjo · 01-13-2007, 09:07 PM

I went to Future Shop in St. Catharines, they had tons of Blu-Ray remote for PS3...

The $40 price tag was kind of hefty but I decided to get it anyway. I'm pretty happy with it, good quality and easy to use.

dialog_gvf · 01-13-2007, 10:58 PM

1-2 movies cost, and it makes the experience watching all of them complete.

It's a great investment. I'm very pleased.

Gary

victorvondoom88 · 01-15-2007, 01:04 AM

I picked one up from the local wal-mart for around $29.00 US, cant remember exactly how much it was. It was definately worth it it works great. Using the controller I would always accidentally fast forward when I set it down on the couch next to me since the R2 (trigger) button would be slightly pushed.

Banjo · 01-15-2007, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victorvondoom88

Using the controller I would always accidentally fast forward when I set it down on the couch next to me since the R2 (trigger) button would be slightly pushed.

That's exactly why I opted for a remote.

dialog_gvf · 01-15-2007, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victorvondoom88

Using the controller I would always accidentally fast forward when I set it down on the couch next to me since the R2 (trigger) button would be slightly pushed.

That was the main reason I wanted the remote. That and that it is far easier to get a popup menu.

Gary

C6 Z06 · 01-15-2007, 02:04 AM

Got the remote at CC for $24.99 and love it!

reiella · 01-16-2007, 12:47 AM

The Remote is nice, but it depresses me and my Harmony whenever I have to use it.

01-12-2007, 10:54 PM	#1
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	Playstation 3 remote It is definitely arriving. I was able to pick one up today from Future Shop (Eglinton and Laird for those in Toronto) for CAD$39.95 (about US$35, rather steep, but what the heck). Future Shop is a Best Buy type Canadian chain that was bought out by Best Buy a few years ago, but continues to run as a separate group. Gary

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01-12-2007, 11:17 PM	#2
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	I guess I should post my thoughts on it: - Works like a charm. No line of sight is so cool. - No learning curve. You'll understand which buttons to push, because it is has the same buttons as the game controller (plus many more). - It's ergonomic. Rests nicely in the hand. And is nicely balanced. - Some don't like the look. But, it is classic Sony, and I like it. And seems to be actually of better construction than most remotes from Sony products I've owned. Kudos to Sony for completing the experience! It's definitely a must have, even if you are proficient now with the game controller. No more accidental forward/reversals. Gary

01-12-2007, 11:42 PM	#3
mbslrm Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Mississauga, ON	They should drop the price. $40 Canadian for a remote seems iffy to me.

01-13-2007, 02:09 PM	#4
jsb_hburg Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Camp Hill, PA	At EB Games in US, it is $25.

01-13-2007, 02:42 PM	#5
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	I think it is SRP $29.95 being retailed at EB Games for $25 It's common for CE to go even $x9.95 or $x99 on the SRPs here. So, they do a currency conversion of the US$ SRP, and then boost it to the next one. Always works out poorly for us. So far, EB Games stores here hadn't made it available. Gary

01-13-2007, 03:31 PM	#6
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	40 bucks? That's too much.

01-13-2007, 09:07 PM	#7
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	I went to Future Shop in St. Catharines, they had tons of Blu-Ray remote for PS3... The $40 price tag was kind of hefty but I decided to get it anyway. I'm pretty happy with it, good quality and easy to use.

01-13-2007, 10:58 PM	#8
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	1-2 movies cost, and it makes the experience watching all of them complete. It's a great investment. I'm very pleased. Gary

01-15-2007, 01:04 AM	#9
victorvondoom88 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:middle of nowere, IL. Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:39 Blu-ray collection:656	I picked one up from the local wal-mart for around $29.00 US, cant remember exactly how much it was. It was definately worth it it works great. Using the controller I would always accidentally fast forward when I set it down on the couch next to me since the R2 (trigger) button would be slightly pushed.

01-15-2007, 02:04 AM	#12
C6 Z06 Special Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Virginia 4K collection:427 Blu-ray collection:1695 Trading Score:18	Got the remote at CC for $24.99 and love it!

01-16-2007, 12:47 AM	#13
reiella Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:237 DVD collection:1	The Remote is nice, but it depresses me and my Harmony whenever I have to use it.

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