PlayStation 3 Darklite DVD Remote

by Messiah Entertainment

Product Features

• BluRay and DVD compatible
• Rechargeable ion-lithium battery
• Sleek black design mimics PS3 console
• Backlit buttons can be read in the dark
• Receiver doubles as charging station for remote

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VPUR4I
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 2 inches ; 2 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 25, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,465 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #11 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Hardware > Controllers > Remotes
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

The Darklite DVD Remote is a compact ion-lithium powered remote for your PS3 with bright backlit buttons for use in the dark. Primary DVD functions are accessed on the top of the remote while secondary functions can slide-out when you need. The remote's receiver connects to the USB port on your PS3 and doubles as a charging station.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Cheaply built piece of junk., January 16, 2008

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J. Riga (Columbus, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: PlayStation 3 Darklite DVD Remote (Video Game)

It works as advertised. But it's also about the most cheaply built piece of PAINTED plastic I've ever seen. Mine had dust and a HAIR painted in to the finish. The slide works, the LEDs look ok. It does NOT look like the picture, the finish is not glossy, more of an orange peel. Has to have line-of-sight with IR base. Sony's Bluetooth remote works much better, has tons more functions, and costs $10 less. This one is a waste due to extremely poor quality construction and a sub-par feature set.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Beware what you're buying, March 1, 2008

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Johnathan F. Comer "John Comer" (Azle, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: PlayStation 3 Darklite DVD Remote (Video Game)

I bought this remote in the hopes that the sleek, modern design would make this a welcome addition to my PS3. It turned out to be a complete waste of money. This product is cheaply made out of flimsy plastic. I could actually feel the plastic warp as I slid the top down to access the other buttons. The charging stand was also a complete disappointment. my remote would never actually make a connection to the charging stand unless you held the remote down firmly with you hand. This was due to the fact that the stand was made just as flimsily and cheaply as the remote itself. Along with a price that is more than the standard Sony remote, I would tell you that you are better off using your PS3 remote than this product.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied but not thrilled, February 13, 2008

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J. Delgado "Jaydee103" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PlayStation 3 Darklite DVD Remote (Video Game)

Pros: Sleek and modern design, as small as a cell phone, back lit buttons, rechargeable battery

Cons: Old technology (NOT bluetooth), feels awkward at times when using it, doesnt work well with all blu-ray movies

Overall: C-

This remote does its job and has the potential of being great, however, it feels very cheaply made and the slide down feature on it is loud and not smooth at all. It actually snaps when you slide it down. Right out of the package i noticed it looks like they used oil to help it slide better but once that wears out then what? Do i have to re-oil it myself? And oil on a remote seemed rather odd to me. I also dont like the fact that you have to keep the base connected to one of the usb ports on ur PS3. It reads it as a controller. So lets say you want to keep it connected at all times and still pop in your fav game to play? When you boot up your actual gaming controller, it will come up as (2nd player) instead of 1st, so you have to disconnect the base of this remote in order to play games and use your controller. A definite inconvenience and hassle in my opinion.

I dont mind that it was made using cheap plastic and that it feels hollow when you're using it but had this manufacturer used bluetooth technology, it would have made a world of difference. You have to aim the remote at the base for it to work.


**IMPORTANT NOTE**
This remote does NOT work well with all Blu-ray movies. You cannot get the menus to pop up on some and are only able to use the play/stop/fwd feature.