PS3 Remotes - Blu-ray Forum

PVJAG · 02-22-2008, 03:18 PM

Are there any top tier universal remotes that are bluetooth compatible and can control the PS3? I've been in the market for a Logitech Harmony remote but haven't pulled the trigger due to PS3 incompatibility. The Sony PS3 Blu-Ray remote is in my quick picks on Amazon for $18.99 so I may go ahead and pick that up to tide me over.

Magic · 02-22-2008, 03:19 PM

I'm in the exact same boat as you. I have yet to find a remote that will fit my needs that is also Blutooth compatible.

Blu n Gold · 02-22-2008, 03:21 PM

I do not believe there is. The remote is the sole reason why I will never have a PS3 as my blu-ray player.

Brian Cash · 02-22-2008, 03:26 PM

you can buy a infared remote for the ps3 that will plug in to a usb port so im not sure if that will work for universal remotes or not but i have the bluetooth remote and i actually like it alot

BStecke · 02-22-2008, 03:28 PM

I have a Harmony and use the Bluetooth remote. After two days it really isn't that big of a deal to have that one extra remote . . .

plee · 02-22-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Cash

you can buy a infared remote for the ps3 that will plug in to a usb port so im not sure if that will work for universal remotes or not but i have the bluetooth remote and i actually like it alot

It should, as most uni. remotes can learn the codes or you can probably get the program codes for it.

Brian Cash · 02-22-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by plee

It should, as most uni. remotes can learn the codes or you can probably get the program codes for it.

thats what i figured wasnt sure i know there was a thread on this yesterday and some other people had problems with it

catterwall · 02-22-2008, 03:39 PM

hey check out the nYko Blue Wave remote kit. its a small USB adapter that plugs into the front and acts as an infrared eye. you can then learn all of the commands on the remote that it comes with into your universal remote. the only buttons it lacks are Power and the PS button. however when yer watching a movie the PS button really isn't all that important. i've been very happy with it as a temporary solution until some good universal blue tooth remotes come out. the Blue Wave goes for about 20 bucks depending where ya go but it works damn well and is a great solution for the time being.

Brian Cash · 02-22-2008, 03:46 PM

13 bucks on amazon http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-...3698697&sr=8-1

catterwall · 02-22-2008, 03:47 PM

thats the one

ThatArtGuy · 02-22-2008, 06:59 PM

This one is also nice, although it's not universal.

http://www.playmessiah.com/products/...dvd-remote.htm

They also have a really nice NES clone there too, if you're interested.

Doc_Stew · 02-22-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu n Gold

I do not believe there is. The remote is the sole reason why I will never have a PS3 as my blu-ray player.

No offense, but that's a weird reason to not own one. I have the Harmony 880, and use the Nyko USB dongle to control everything. Works like a charm! No need for an on/off button since you have to get up to put the movie in anyway

bubs · 02-24-2008, 07:47 PM

I would love a PS3 Remote that lit up, I find it so annoying trying to angle it to the light of my TV to see the buttons.

MotionBlurr · 02-24-2008, 08:33 PM

One thing bad about the Blue tooth remotes is that the batteries don't last too long. Sony needs to redesign their blue tooth remote and make it rechargable like the PS3 game bad via the USB slot.

krisztoforo · 02-24-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PVJAG

Are there any top tier universal remotes that are bluetooth compatible and can control the PS3? I've been in the market for a Logitech Harmony remote but haven't pulled the trigger due to PS3 incompatibility. The Sony PS3 Blu-Ray remote is in my quick picks on Amazon for $18.99 so I may go ahead and pick that up to tide me over.

If you don't mind spending a bit more money, here's a really good one (it has the ability to turn the PS3 on and off!!!), I bought it and it works great!

http://www.schmartz.com

Mobe1969 · 02-24-2008, 09:04 PM

That Schmarts one looks great. Surprised someone hasn't done it commercially. The poweron/off is a bit nasty though. I'd get the model without.

krisztoforo · 02-24-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mobe1969

That Schmarts one looks great. Surprised someone hasn't done it commercially. The poweron/off is a bit nasty though. I'd get the model without.

What's nasty about it? The only visible thing is a thin black wire going to the power on/off touch button, but even that can be concealed easily with black tape. It does work flawlessly. And you can program your IR universal remote to turn the PS3 on and off...you can't beat that.

Doc_Stew · 02-25-2008, 12:03 AM

Personally, I think it's ridiculous to pay $50 for a Schmartz remote, just to integrate it into your universal remote. Just get the Nyko blu-wave for $13.99 from Amazon and it does the same thing, except without the on/off button. But really, you need to get up to put a disc in anyway, so what's the big deal?

kozumasbullitt · 02-25-2008, 12:09 AM

the blu wave remote is in the logitech harmony data base..... go under video game console with dvd, nyko, blu wave and your all set up.

xman · 02-25-2008, 12:28 AM

This looks interesting; sounds like it will be available soon.

ir2bt

02-22-2008, 03:18 PM	#1
PVJAG Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NYC Trading Score:100	PS3 Remotes Are there any top tier universal remotes that are bluetooth compatible and can control the PS3? I've been in the market for a Logitech Harmony remote but haven't pulled the trigger due to PS3 incompatibility. The Sony PS3 Blu-Ray remote is in my quick picks on Amazon for $18.99 so I may go ahead and pick that up to tide me over.

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02-22-2008, 03:19 PM	#2
Magic Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Grand Rapids, MI 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:530 DVD collection:352 MA collection:40 Digital collection:197 Trading Score:1	I'm in the exact same boat as you. I have yet to find a remote that will fit my needs that is also Blutooth compatible.

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Blu n Gold Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Short Stop	I do not believe there is. The remote is the sole reason why I will never have a PS3 as my blu-ray player.

02-22-2008, 03:26 PM	#4
Brian Cash Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	you can buy a infared remote for the ps3 that will plug in to a usb port so im not sure if that will work for universal remotes or not but i have the bluetooth remote and i actually like it alot

02-22-2008, 03:28 PM	#5
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	I have a Harmony and use the Bluetooth remote. After two days it really isn't that big of a deal to have that one extra remote . . .

02-22-2008, 03:39 PM	#8
catterwall Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Newberg, OR	hey check out the nYko Blue Wave remote kit. its a small USB adapter that plugs into the front and acts as an infrared eye. you can then learn all of the commands on the remote that it comes with into your universal remote. the only buttons it lacks are Power and the PS button. however when yer watching a movie the PS button really isn't all that important. i've been very happy with it as a temporary solution until some good universal blue tooth remotes come out. the Blue Wave goes for about 20 bucks depending where ya go but it works damn well and is a great solution for the time being.

02-22-2008, 03:46 PM	#9
Brian Cash Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	13 bucks on amazon http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-...3698697&sr=8-1

02-22-2008, 03:47 PM	#10
catterwall Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Newberg, OR	thats the one

02-22-2008, 06:59 PM	#11
ThatArtGuy Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:242 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:1	This one is also nice, although it's not universal. http://www.playmessiah.com/products/...dvd-remote.htm They also have a really nice NES clone there too, if you're interested.

02-24-2008, 07:47 PM	#13
bubs Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Montreal	I would love a PS3 Remote that lit up, I find it so annoying trying to angle it to the light of my TV to see the buttons.

02-24-2008, 08:33 PM	#14
MotionBlurr Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	One thing bad about the Blue tooth remotes is that the batteries don't last too long. Sony needs to redesign their blue tooth remote and make it rechargable like the PS3 game bad via the USB slot.

02-24-2008, 09:04 PM	#16
Mobe1969 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Brisbane, Australia 4K collection:980 Blu-ray collection:1610	That Schmarts one looks great. Surprised someone hasn't done it commercially. The poweron/off is a bit nasty though. I'd get the model without.

02-25-2008, 12:03 AM	#18
Doc_Stew Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:1	Personally, I think it's ridiculous to pay $50 for a Schmartz remote, just to integrate it into your universal remote. Just get the Nyko blu-wave for $13.99 from Amazon and it does the same thing, except without the on/off button. But really, you need to get up to put a disc in anyway, so what's the big deal?

02-25-2008, 12:09 AM	#19
kozumasbullitt Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Bay Area, CA Blu-ray collection:137 Trading Score:1	the blu wave remote is in the logitech harmony data base..... go under video game console with dvd, nyko, blu wave and your all set up.

02-25-2008, 12:28 AM	#20
xman Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	This looks interesting; sounds like it will be available soon. ir2bt

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