PS3IR-X1 Infra-red Adapter for PlayStation 3 (USA Version)

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0022KLAPA
• Item model number: PS3IR-X1
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,952 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 29, 2009

Product Description

Works with the new PS3 Slim!

This is the original snazzy looking version that plugs into a PS3 USB port. The look is sleek. It follows the contours of the front of the PS3 and has the same shiny black surface. When installed, it looks just like it is part of the PS3!

This device accepts PS2 compatible IR commands and converts them to PS3 game controller key presses via USB.

Plug it in and... It just works!

For best results, program your universal remote control for Sony PS2 mode.

Do not mistake this device with other competing products. This one actually works. This device is specially tuned for trouble free operation. It will work flawlessly right away, even when navigating using the arrow keys.

Note: This model will not Power ON the PS3 since the PS3 firmware doesn't enable this function for USB devices. It supports the same functionality as a game controller with the exception of the PS key.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works well., May 13, 2009

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AJW "AJW" (Sheboygan, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PS3IR-X1 Infra-red Adapter for PlayStation 3 (USA Version) (Electronics)

This is a very nice addition to my PS3. I recently bought this to go along with my Harmony 520 remote, which I also recommend. It was available for $20 which is a very reasonable price. It took some playing with to set the OK button to Enter but after I did that it worked seamlessly. The only downer from this is that it does not turn it off but I knew that when I ordered it. When I received the IR it was packaged extremely well, very safe. All and all, this is a great product and would highly recommend.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars works amazingly well, August 9, 2010

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Mark S. Sheppard "dance dad" (nc, usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PS3IR-X1 Infra-red Adapter for PlayStation 3 (USA Version) (Electronics)

I have had one of these for over 2 years now and it outlived my ps3! It works perfectly with my harmony one remote as advertised with only the inability to turn off the ps3.
I have a new 120gb ps3 on the way and hopefully it will continue to work.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works as advertised, April 14, 2011

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Ernie Lopez "Chvynut" (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PS3IR-X1 Infra-red Adapter for PlayStation 3 (USA Version) (Electronics)

Just plug it in and either use your old PS2 remote or universal remote using Playstation2 codes. Great way to use your PS3 as a Blue-Ray player in your home theater. No more juggling remotes, only thing it can't do is turn the PS3 on and off but that's the fault of Sony not the adapter. Once installed it blends in perfectly with the front of the PS3. Wish it were cheaper but it works great.