Do you need the PS3 remote to watch movies on PS3? - Blu-ray Forum

landmonster · 07-10-2007, 01:10 AM

Well, do you?

I know for some systems you can't watch them without the optional remote.

bataylor1314 · 07-10-2007, 01:14 AM

Nope you can use the controller as a remote.

Banjo · 07-10-2007, 01:14 AM

You can watch any Blu-ray movies on the PS3 without a remote control.

Shin-Ra · 07-10-2007, 01:14 AM

DVD's and BD's play without a remote.

Blus Brother · 07-10-2007, 01:20 AM

but the remote is much better than the game controllers for movie playback IMO

debo · 07-10-2007, 03:57 AM

the remotes definately worth the money, after watching two movies i went and bought one i kept accidentally bumping the controller and it would ff or rewind or stop the movie and it kept pissing me off!

j_rocca42 · 07-10-2007, 03:59 AM

controllers work, but like everyone said. the remote is definetaly a must have!

cawgijoe · 07-10-2007, 12:28 PM

Since most of us a very familiar with the traditional AV remote control....spend the $20-$25 bucks and buy the remote.....you will not regret it.

kryten33 · 07-10-2007, 02:15 PM

Regarding the remote, I can't seem to get mine to work. Is there any trick to it? I bought it brand new and have checked (and re-checked) the batteries.

-d

nhaase · 07-10-2007, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kryten33

Regarding the remote, I can't seem to get mine to work. Is there any trick to it? I bought it brand new and have checked (and re-checked) the batteries.

-d

Check the back of the packaging, as I think there are some set-up instructions there, like pushing the PS button after turning on the PS3 unit or something.

Shin-Ra · 07-10-2007, 02:47 PM

Read the instructions, like any bluetooth device you have to 'pair' the remote with the PS3.

The online manual may also help.

haushausman · 07-10-2007, 02:50 PM

If you don't spring for the remote you may as well stay ghetto and pick up a 360...

Blu-Ray Buckeye · 07-10-2007, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Read the instructions, like any bluetooth device you have to 'pair' the remote with the PS3.

The online manual may also help.

You can figure it out by surfing through the system settings and such. They have a section for bluetooth devices.

However, the one thing I really hate about the remote is that there is no light anywhere to let you know it is working and connected. Really shoulda hadda light.

Shin-Ra · 07-10-2007, 02:59 PM

You know it's connected and working when you press a button and it works!

Blu-Ray Buckeye · 07-10-2007, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

You know it's connected and working when you press a button and it works!

Agreed but it's always nice to know that your batteries are the issue when you press a button and nothing lights up, otherwise you might start fussing with settings again to make sure it didn't get reset or something.

It's just how you do remotes and controllers these days.

JTK · 07-10-2007, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haushausman

If you don't spring for the remote you may as well stay ghetto and pick up a 360...

If someone doesn't spend an optional $25 on a peripheral for one system they should turn around and spend at least $400 on a completely different/other games system? Huh?

kryten33 · 07-10-2007, 09:15 PM

Thanks for the info...

-d

07-10-2007, 01:10 AM	#1
landmonster Junior Member Member since:Jul 2007	Do you need the PS3 remote to watch movies on PS3? Well, do you? I know for some systems you can't watch them without the optional remote.

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Blus Brother Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007	but the remote is much better than the game controllers for movie playback IMO

07-10-2007, 03:57 AM	#6
debo Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:bartonville IL Trading Score:10	the remotes definately worth the money, after watching two movies i went and bought one i kept accidentally bumping the controller and it would ff or rewind or stop the movie and it kept pissing me off!

07-10-2007, 03:59 AM	#7
j_rocca42 Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Recording live from somewhere Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:13	controllers work, but like everyone said. the remote is definetaly a must have!

07-10-2007, 12:28 PM	#8
cawgijoe Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Trading Score:1	Since most of us a very familiar with the traditional AV remote control....spend the $20-$25 bucks and buy the remote.....you will not regret it.

07-10-2007, 02:15 PM	#9
kryten33 New Member Member since:Jul 2007	Regarding the remote, I can't seem to get mine to work. Is there any trick to it? I bought it brand new and have checked (and re-checked) the batteries. -d

07-10-2007, 02:47 PM	#11
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Read the instructions, like any bluetooth device you have to 'pair' the remote with the PS3. The online manual may also help.

07-10-2007, 02:50 PM	#12
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	If you don't spring for the remote you may as well stay ghetto and pick up a 360...

07-10-2007, 02:59 PM	#14
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	You know it's connected and working when you press a button and it works!

07-10-2007, 09:15 PM	#17
kryten33 New Member Member since:Jul 2007	Thanks for the info... -d

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