PS3 remote doesn't work sometimes - Blu-ray Forum

iownu · 06-01-2008, 10:44 AM

Hey

So many times I'll put a random BR DVD in and the disc will play but the remote won't work either WiFi or connected. I am forced to reboot the PS3 to make the PS3 sort of reset and recognize the remote again.

Other than this VERY frustrating issue I love my PS3.

Any ideas?

Thanks

mastertang · 06-01-2008, 12:03 PM

Which remote? The game controller, the 'remote', or one of those after market types. With both the controller and remote that I have, pressing the PS button briefly usually does the trick to get it recognized without a restart. They operate through Bluetooth, not wifi (as far as I know). Other than that, I'd see is there was a problem with my system settings.

iownu · 06-01-2008, 12:18 PM

The game controller which is also the remote unless I missed another remote when opening my box. The regular game controller that comes with the PS3 and has 4 flashing LEDs on the front when operating.

I actually find the controls very easy to use for DVD navigation and like my system except for this one issue.

And it seems the bluetooth option doesn't last very long. Like a few hours until you have to connect to USB again and when you do that the remote occasionally doesn't work. You have to reboot the PS3 to get it to recognize that now you are using USB.

But that's not the only time. Just seems to happen randomly. And also it seems very tricky to engage the on/off button on the top front right of the PS3. (not the rear master power switch).

MOONPHASE · 06-01-2008, 12:25 PM

i suggest getting one of those Sony Blutooth blu-ray remote for PS3 the one that looks like a dvd remote. i have 1 and it works flawlessly

EvolutionCherry · 06-01-2008, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

i suggest getting one of those Sony Bluetooth blu-ray remote for PS3 the one that looks like a dvd remote. i have 1 and it works flawlessly

I second that.

iownu · 06-01-2008, 12:48 PM

you got a product link? I could Google but I want to make sure it's the same model you're talking about.

Thanks

MOONPHASE · 06-01-2008, 12:50 PM

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Prod...oduct_id=64692

EvolutionCherry · 06-01-2008, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Prod...oduct_id=64692

Yeah same one I have. Yeah this is the one we're talking about. Is this your remote?

MOONPHASE · 06-01-2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvolutionCherry

Yeah same one I have. Yeah this is the one we're talking about. Is this your remote?

he/she just has the playstation 3 controller

EvolutionCherry · 06-01-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

he/she just has the playstation 3 controller

Ah. So the controller's giving this person issues. Yeah this person should buy the Official Sony Bluetooth PS3 BD Remote. It's easier.

iownu · 06-01-2008, 01:07 PM

Thanks

Found it at Amazon Japan.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/ソニー・コンピュータエン...2325590&sr=8-1

rragland · 06-01-2008, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iownu

Hey

So many times I'll put a random BR DVD in and the disc will play but the remote won't work either WiFi or connected. I am forced to reboot the PS3 to make the PS3 sort of reset and recognize the remote again.

Other than this VERY frustrating issue I love my PS3.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Did you press the PS button? I have found that sometimes you have to "wake-up" the controller.

iownu · 06-02-2008, 10:41 AM

yeah I tried that. Anyway I bought that sweet remote at BicCamera today but I can't get it to work

Do I have to enable it in the PS3 on screen menu or something? It came with 2 batteries so obviously it doesn't need charging so what gives?

Thanks

p.s. the remote does not have a power switch

KRISHXNG · 06-02-2008, 10:56 AM

You need to enable it by going to Settings. There is a separate option to enable the Bluetooth Remote. Think it uses up the seventh slot (Out of seven possible bluetooth devices that can connect to PS3 simultaneously)

iownu · 06-02-2008, 11:06 AM

Dude...you rock. The remote kicks ass!! I don't know how I ever did without it.

My PS3 is in Japanese so sometimes I miss the small details

Now I am going to watch my new Japanese iRobot

KRISHXNG · 06-02-2008, 11:09 AM

Cool....Enjoy the PS3 remote and Blu-Ray movies.

supersix4 · 06-02-2008, 11:09 AM

b4 I read just "restarting" the ps3 by holding down the power button, I did the quick reformat of the hDD and now my Remote(not the controller) works 100% again

Shin-Ra · 06-02-2008, 02:12 PM

You know you can set any PS3 to English, right?

06-01-2008, 10:44 AM	#1
iownu Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Osaka	PS3 remote doesn't work sometimes Hey So many times I'll put a random BR DVD in and the disc will play but the remote won't work either WiFi or connected. I am forced to reboot the PS3 to make the PS3 sort of reset and recognize the remote again. Other than this VERY frustrating issue I love my PS3. Any ideas? Thanks Last edited by iownu; 06-01-2008 at 11:02 AM.

06-01-2008, 12:25 PM	#4
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	i suggest getting one of those Sony Blutooth blu-ray remote for PS3 the one that looks like a dvd remote. i have 1 and it works flawlessly Last edited by MOONPHASE; 06-01-2008 at 12:46 PM.

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06-01-2008, 12:03 PM	#2
mastertang Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Which remote? The game controller, the 'remote', or one of those after market types. With both the controller and remote that I have, pressing the PS button briefly usually does the trick to get it recognized without a restart. They operate through Bluetooth, not wifi (as far as I know). Other than that, I'd see is there was a problem with my system settings.

06-01-2008, 12:18 PM	#3
iownu Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Osaka	The game controller which is also the remote unless I missed another remote when opening my box. The regular game controller that comes with the PS3 and has 4 flashing LEDs on the front when operating. I actually find the controls very easy to use for DVD navigation and like my system except for this one issue. And it seems the bluetooth option doesn't last very long. Like a few hours until you have to connect to USB again and when you do that the remote occasionally doesn't work. You have to reboot the PS3 to get it to recognize that now you are using USB. But that's not the only time. Just seems to happen randomly. And also it seems very tricky to engage the on/off button on the top front right of the PS3. (not the rear master power switch).

06-01-2008, 12:48 PM	#6
iownu Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Osaka	you got a product link? I could Google but I want to make sure it's the same model you're talking about. Thanks

06-01-2008, 12:50 PM	#7
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Prod...oduct_id=64692

06-01-2008, 01:07 PM	#11
iownu Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Osaka	Thanks Found it at Amazon Japan. http://www.amazon.co.jp/ソニー・コンピュータエン...2325590&sr=8-1

06-02-2008, 10:41 AM	#13
iownu Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Osaka	yeah I tried that. Anyway I bought that sweet remote at BicCamera today but I can't get it to work Do I have to enable it in the PS3 on screen menu or something? It came with 2 batteries so obviously it doesn't need charging so what gives? Thanks p.s. the remote does not have a power switch

06-02-2008, 10:56 AM	#14
KRISHXNG Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:CA Blu-ray collection:114 DVD collection:3	You need to enable it by going to Settings. There is a separate option to enable the Bluetooth Remote. Think it uses up the seventh slot (Out of seven possible bluetooth devices that can connect to PS3 simultaneously)

06-02-2008, 11:06 AM	#15
iownu Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Osaka	Dude...you rock. The remote kicks ass!! I don't know how I ever did without it. My PS3 is in Japanese so sometimes I miss the small details Now I am going to watch my new Japanese iRobot

06-02-2008, 11:09 AM	#16
KRISHXNG Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:CA Blu-ray collection:114 DVD collection:3	Cool....Enjoy the PS3 remote and Blu-Ray movies.

06-02-2008, 11:09 AM	#17
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	b4 I read just "restarting" the ps3 by holding down the power button, I did the quick reformat of the hDD and now my Remote(not the controller) works 100% again

06-02-2008, 02:12 PM	#18
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	You know you can set any PS3 to English, right?

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