Sony Playstation 3 Blu-ray DVD Remote User reviews

By David Carnoy on 22/03/2007

More Sony Computer Entertainment reviews , RRP: AU$49.95

The good:

  • An attractively styled Bluetooth remote
  • Generally well thought out button layout and design
  • Very responsive
  • Faces no line-of-sight issues because it uses Bluetooth radio, not IR (infrared)

The bad:

  • No backlighting
  • Can't control any of your other A/V components
  • Not a huge upgrade over the functionality offered by the PS3's standard controller.

The bottomline:

If you do a lot of movie watching with your PS3, the Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray DVD Remote is a nice luxury, but it's not a must-have accessory for the PS3.

Buying choices:

Editors' rating:

7/10

Users' rating:

7.3/10

Tags:

blu | bluetooth | ps3 | ray | remote | blu ray

coldstone
21/05/2008, 10:30 AM

rating
6/10

the batteries dont last as long as compared to IR remotes, becasue the bluetooth is 'always on' which drains power unlike IR remotes which only use small power when a button press is made. I wouldnt pay more than $25 for this, the 6 axis controller works fine and in some cases better because you can use 2 hands, one for navigating with d-pad and the other to access the other 4 buttons, as opposed to sliding your thumb from the navigate button to a menu button. also next chapter , fast forward buttons are easier to use on a controller, albeit using 2 hands, but in the dark at least you know where the buttons are.

Pros: looks funky, direct access to many menu items you normally have to select via the on screen menu with the controller.
no line of sight needed

Cons: small battery life (non rechargable like a 6 axis)
no backlight
$50RRP too steep
doesnt offer any more functionality over 6 axis, such as more fast forward speeds etc..

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Whiteoak
15/01/2008, 04:05 AM

rating
10/10

cannot get remote to pair with ps3. Purchased 4 diff units & none will work.
Where could I go for help. The tech @ toll free # was no help. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

Pros: Don't know

Cons: Can't get it to pair

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Peter D
03/12/2007, 04:02 PM

rating
6/10

Sony PS3 Remote Control.

Pros: Remote Control is Great. Blue Tooth is much better than infrared.

Cons: You Say The Batteries on the PS3 Remote should last a fairly long time.They Don't. I purchased mine in March when the PS3 came out. By October they were completely flat.

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