PS3 Blueray remote

jabrax
jabrax Posts: 315
edited April 2010 in Video Games
Last ps3 question before I order.

Can the blueray be controlled through the ps3 controller, or do you have to purchase the remote?

Thanks,
Jeff
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,090
    edited February 2010
    No need to buy the remote. The controller works fine. I will say the remote is "better".
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  • Danimal60
    Danimal60 Posts: 10
    edited February 2010
    yes, the controller will work but good luck figuring out what buttons do what. The remote is a very nice upgrade and $20 well spent.
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  • jabrax
    jabrax Posts: 315
    edited February 2010
    Thanks for the info.

    Now the real last question hahah

    Will Universal remotes control the ps3 blueray?
    Being I currently use 4 different remotes, thinking about something like a harmony -
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    Seven Ch AMP - Emotiva LPA
    Fronts - Tyler Acoustics 7U's
    Center - Polk LSIC
    Sub - DSWPRO600
    DAC - Music Hall 25.3CD - Marantz cc4001
    Blue Ray - PS3
    Speaker cables - Audioquest cv4 dbs
    Interconnects - MIT AVT1's
    Power Filter....Monster HTS 3500 MKII
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  • Zeros
    Zeros Posts: 940
    edited February 2010
    The PS3 remote is bluetooth as opposed to the Harmony remotes which are IR. Out of the box it wont work, but there are other ways. Take a look at this:

    http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Harmony-Remote-General/The-Harmony-880-and-PS3/td-p/98349;jsessionid=D6D64DFFF27132710CA41E8BDDD1C2BC

    You can also get one of these adapted to control your PS# from a harmony remote:

    http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Adapter-Playstation-3/dp/B00267S7XW

    This adapter takes the IR signal from the Harmony remote and converts it to bluetooth then sends it to the PS3. Kinda cool, it just sucks that you have to spend another $60 on this adapter to get your already-expensive remote to work with the PS3.
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited February 2010
    the PS3 controller works just fine as a remote.. all you have to do is hit the Triangle button and use that to navigate like a remote.. its not that hard.. that said, i'm sure a remote is a little easier, but definitely not necessary
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  • jabrax
    jabrax Posts: 315
    edited February 2010
    Thx all for the information,

    Those adapters for the harmony seem really cool, but probably not worth the expense for me.

    Jeff
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    Pre/Processor - Emotiva MMC
    Seven Ch AMP - Emotiva LPA
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    Center - Polk LSIC
    Sub - DSWPRO600
    DAC - Music Hall 25.3CD - Marantz cc4001
    Blue Ray - PS3
    Speaker cables - Audioquest cv4 dbs
    Interconnects - MIT AVT1's
    Power Filter....Monster HTS 3500 MKII
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  • Huck344
    Huck344 Posts: 453
    edited February 2010
    jabrax wrote: »
    Thanks for the info.

    Now the real last question hahah

    Will Universal remotes control the ps3 blueray?
    Being I currently use 4 different remotes, thinking about something like a harmony -

    I use the Schmartz PS3-IR500 ($39.95) adapter with my Pronto TSU9600 universal remote. It converts the IR signals of my remote to blue tooth that the PS3 uses. It works great.

    http://www.schmartstuff.com/ps3ir500.html

    They make cheaper ones and more expensive ones. I chose this one because it allows for remote on off which many of the others do not. It should be noted that you need a powered USB port to be able to power on the PS3 through the remote.

    I used the PS3 controller as my remote for a couple of years, but it was a pain in the ****. It's a controller for a reason.
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  • grif32
    grif32 Posts: 267
    edited February 2010
    I bought the Nyko Blu wave remote for $10. Plugged the dongle in the USB port. Chucked the remote and it works perfect with my harmony one remote. Only thing it doesn't do is turn it on/off but no biggie since I have to put the game/blu ray in anyway.

    amazon has them for $14.95 but you can probably get them off ebay cheap

    http://www.amazon.com/PS3-Blu-Wave-Remote-Playstation-3/dp/B000R5H7KE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1265400323&sr=8-1

    You just add it as a device and you are all set.

    Best and cheapest solution IMHO>
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  • mshan242700
    mshan242700 Posts: 823
    edited February 2010
    PS3 controller is nice.

    Remote feels well built and adds one nice feature that I don't think is directly on PS3 controller: the EJECT button.




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  • sabotg
    sabotg Posts: 126
    edited February 2010
    I have two kids that are constantly letting the controllers run out of charge. I picked up the remote and it's a lot nicer to use over the controllers. If only it was backlit :rolleyes:
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  • jwm2
    jwm2 Posts: 44
    edited February 2010
    I'm a big fan of the harmony remotes, i have the 880 with the blue tooth adapter, its a nice setup and i only need 1 remote to control everything (directv ird, onkyo avr, ps3, xbox 360, samsung hdtv), and not to mention its rechargeable, so no more looking for batteries :)
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  • throwbookatface
    throwbookatface Posts: 1
    edited February 2010
    I recommend the PS3 remote if you have a significant other or people who don't play video games in your household. If you think about it objectively, PS controllers are the worst to outsiders - as if A,B,C,X,Y weren't cryptic enough, think of Triagle, X, O, Square, and Select. Plus, you need two hands to operate it, which is kind of weird in every situation except video games.

    The BD remote is nice and solid, and you can still contol all normal (non-movie) PS3 functions except play games. You can go through all the menus and media (pictures, videos, music, settings) and turn the PS3 on/off.
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited February 2010
    I was given a Harmony One for helping a friend do some manual labor, so the $60 for the converter was money well spent for me. I wouldn't recommend the remote separately unless you have some tech-illiterate folks in house. I don't need it, but if I bought my dad a PS3, he'd be sure to get the remote as part of his gift...

    The controller works just fine. All you need is the triangle button and you can do anything you need to.
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  • Matt34
    Matt34 Posts: 318
    edited February 2010
    Another reccomendation for the Harmony remote plus adaptor. Big fan of them and the Harmony One is probably the best to date. I'm still using an 880 but the bluetooth adaptor made using my system that much more enjoyable.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited February 2010
    Huck344 wrote: »

    They make cheaper ones and more expensive ones. I chose this one because it allows for remote on off which many of the others do not. It should be noted that you need a powered USB port to be able to power on the PS3 through the remote.
    most cable boxes have a powered USB and you can use that. Hope this helps the turn on issue.
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  • dl090465
    dl090465 Posts: 212
    edited March 2010
    what is the best one that has on/off features that can be learned by any universal remote??
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  • AGUERRA
    AGUERRA Posts: 147
    edited March 2010
    love my harmony remote with the adapter to control my ps3. one remote to rule them all:D
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  • Nightsbane
    Nightsbane Posts: 100
    edited April 2010
    I would like a remote, because it doesn't need charged, and it's easy to bump an analog and send the movie into a fast forward freespin.
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited April 2010
    AGUERRA wrote: »
    love my harmony remote with the adapter to control my ps3. one remote to rule them all:D

    $60 for the adapter is INSANE. (yes, just bought one :().
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2010
    I agree...20 dollars on sale for the PS3 remote--it's a no brainer especially if you have family members who are not used to the normal GAME controller...which is a bit inconvenient for 'simple' blu-ray play. The only thing, though, is YOU have to tell the PS3 you have a NEW remote in the menu before it will operate!

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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2010
    I have the remote and I never use it. I just use the controller.
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  • chargerman426
    chargerman426 Posts: 419
    edited April 2010
    I bought a remote when I first got the PS3 but now I dont even know where it is :). I bough the Harmony adapter it was the best 50$ I even spent.


    Looks like it's 60 now but here a link to where I bought mine from.

    http://www.crutchfield.com/p_596PS3ADPT/Harmony-PlayStation-3-Adapter.html?search=harmony&ssi=0
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