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ASIN

B0050SX9I2

Release date

October 24, 2011

Customer Reviews

4.4 1,679 ratings

4.4 out of 5 stars

Product Dimensions

10 x 3.5 x 2.5 inches; 8 ounces

Type of item

Video Game

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Rating Pending

Item model number

98315

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Item Weight

8 ounces

Manufacturer

Sony Computer Entertainment

Batteries

2 AAA batteries required.

Date First Available

September 2, 2008

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The PlayStation 3 Blu-ray remote control enables users streamlined access to the PlayStation 3 system's disc features. Unlike standard infrared remotes, the Blu-ray remote control uses Bluetooth technology so it can be used without ever having to point directly at the PlayStation 3 system. *** Remote comes in sealed blister package , manual and batteries included ***

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Customers like the performance, ease of use, and remote of the product. They mention that it works nicely, is fairly easy to program, and is a good remote for both TV, amp, and your PS3. They appreciate the quality, and value for money. Customers also like that it can control inputs on the home theater itself.

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560 customers mention "Performance"497 positive63 negative

Customers like the performance of the remote control. They say it works nicely, the device selector works as advertised, and can control all their devices flawlessly. They also mention that it works very well with the PS3, and does great for Hulu Plus, Netflix, and Amazon Instant. They describe the remote as awesome, and useful for HTPCs.

"...But once the correct code was entered, it worked beautifully...." Read more

"...This remote control will also allow you to control other basic features on a television such as turning it on or off, selecting the source, setting..." Read more

"...As a DVD/Blu-Ray controller, it's more handy than I thought. There are 2 buttons that forward or reverse the movie by 15 seconds...." Read more

"...It does everything that the old remote did but they improved it by adding input button, amp and tv power button, 3D button, devices button, instant..." Read more

292 customers mention "Ease of use"235 positive57 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the remote control. They say it's fairly easy to program, makes streaming and navigating around PS3 menus very simple, and it instantly controls their Sony Bravia LCD TV. They also mention that it'll work with their TV and that they had almost no issues setting it up.

"...channel, and input selection, the remote could even navigate the TV's setting menu, which I found to be a very pleasant surprise...." Read more

"...More user friendly and less clutter is a big deal. That is a huge improvement over the old remote...." Read more

"...I didn't even have to program the tv and receiver. The PS3 was simple, just had to go to the settings menu and link up the remote by pressing two..." Read more

"...This position is perfect for navigating through menus and controlling playback, but you can't reach the power buttons from there...." Read more

259 customers mention "Remote"217 positive42 negative

Customers like the remote. They say it works great as a remote for your PS3 if you don't want to use the game controller. They also say it's a good remote for both TV, amp, and your PS3. Some mention that it has the added features of a universal remote, but the button layout is more. It's also a hybrid remote control with IR capability that gives it compatibility with typical TVs.

"...It's so fast and continues/resumes playback quickly. The series X gives me a headache with DVDs, which I own and use plenty of...." Read more

"...One feature I really like is the 15-second skip function...." Read more

"...This is a hybrid remote control with IR capability to give it compatibility with typical televisions, and this remote control can be programmed to..." Read more

"...It acts as a PS3 controller when you're scrolling through the cross bar menu, and can even play games for those games that don't need a lot of..." Read more

211 customers mention "Quality"163 positive48 negative

Customers like the quality of the remote control. They say it's well worth the money, and works well for the PS3. Some say the batteries last quite a long time. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...Other than that all letters are in perfect condition...." Read more

"...Price= Very fair and reasonable price.Cons?..." Read more

"...I ran across this remote which was reasonably priced and I liked the idea of not having to use a joystick for my PS3...." Read more

"...The build quality is acceptable. The major sign of cheapness is that some of the buttons, like the PS button, can be very squeaky when pressed...." Read more

114 customers mention "Control"97 positive17 negative

Customers like the control of the remote control. They say it can control the inputs on the home theater, TV, and stereo receiver. They appreciate that it has all the standard controls that come with TV remotes, as well as most of them. Some customers also say that it controls every aspect of their PS3's system, TV volume, and power. Overall, most are happy with the remote's ability to control more than just the PS3, but also their TV and audio.

"...the LG C1 and it controls the receiver volume via eArc so no issues with volume control...." Read more

"...Not only did it handle the basic functions like volume, channel, and input selection, the remote could even navigate the TV's setting menu, which I..." Read more

"...It's also a programmable remote and the list of manufacturers is printed in the instruction manual, so if you have any brand TV or amplifier listed,..." Read more

"...The remote controls every single setting for my tv and my receiver thus eliminating a need for two remotes and controller for the PS3!..." Read more

47 customers mention "Entertainment value"47 positive0 negative

Customers like the entertainment value of the remote control. They mention it's great for watching movies and operating the media software on their PlayStation. They also say it makes movie viewing more convenient, especially in a shared environment with non-gamers. They say it'll make the PS3 a perfect entertainment console.

"...when you're scrolling through the cross bar menu, and can even play games for those games that don't need a lot of button pushes at once..." Read more

"...I also got it to turn my TV on and off! It's great for movies because all the buttons you need are there, which are not on the game controller...." Read more

"...this is much easier for the non gamers to use as opposed to using the controller might even get one for my room for Netflix/prime/bluray duty when I..." Read more

"...It has an excellent range, can be used anywhere in the room with the PS3 and doesn't even have to be pointed directly at it for most signals...." Read more

95 customers mention "Buttons"35 positive60 negative

Customers are mixed about the buttons. Some mention that it has all the buttons you need when navigating disc menus, and the media buttons are straight-forward. They also say that the back button is easy to find and has some easy 1 button settings. However, others say that there are still annoying buttons, and that the remote has too many buttons.

"...Especially of older anime and shows. It sometimes will get stuck for no reason when RR and FF even just a minute or two, so randomly...." Read more

"...The button layout is generally better, and the stop button is no longer placed directly between the play and the pause button, as on the previous..." Read more

"...display not only does NOT come with a remote, but all the buttons are in back of the set, which is annoying...." Read more

"...I would say that a con would be that the stop and pause button is much smaller than the old remote...." Read more

73 customers mention "Battery life"29 positive44 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the remote control. Some mention that it's very useful and avoids using battery on game play remotes, while others say that it does kill the batteries pretty quick.

"...problem that I am noticing is that the remote seems to use batteries significantly faster than a regular remote...." Read more

"...Long battery life"3D" button to switch special 3D HDTVs into their special modeDisk eject buttonCONS:..." Read more

"...update: we've owned this remote for about 2 years now... it is a battery hog!..." Read more

"...I am very very happy with this item.Comes with 2-AAA batteries, I'll eventually swap out with rechargeable ones...." Read more

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Mashuu

14 years later, still perfect

Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2022

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I bought this when it released 14 years ago (as of 2022) back in 2008. Still, after many years later it works perfectly. Only the letters written for ENTER in the middle of the button as worn out a little bit, not the button itself which is in great condition, just the lettering which has no impact. Other than that all letters are in perfect condition. I used this remote for many years and recently started using it again for my ps3 because the Xbox Series X has the exact same application for Blu ray as the Xbox One X which used the Xbox one from 2013 as the bases. In other words, it's a completely terrible Blu-ray player and probably the most expensive worse Blu-ray player, but that is not why you buy the series X or an Xbox in general. On the other hand the ps3, ps4 and ps5 have excellent players. Specifically the ps3 has the most options available amongst all Blu ray players. While it does not do 4K Blu ray it does Blu ray so very well. I can not over estimate how well ps3 performs still to this day compared to all systems AND stand alone players (I also own a Sony Blu ray player). It's so fast and continues/resumes playback quickly. The series X gives me a headache with DVDs, which I own and use plenty of. Especially of older anime and shows. It sometimes will get stuck for no reason when RR and FF even just a minute or two, so randomly.
Another huge point between the two is that currently I am watching an older TMNT dvd from 2010s and the quality (maybe because it's 480p to 4K) doesn't look great on the series X BUT it does look very good on the ps3. Anime looks fine either way because it's bright but live action stuff or CGI does not for modern Xbox vs ps3. Which is why I've decided to use my ps3 for dvds alongside this remote and the classic Gold headsets when needed. To not get too far away from the review of this remote, that is to say again what an excellent remote this is. Unfortunately it does not work with any other AV receivers that aren't Sony. It worked with my 2013 model Sony. I now use a Yamaha and the ps3 doesn't accept any 3 digit codes I've tried during my research. It'll constantly blink letting you know it didn't accept the code. The tv code works well for the LG C1 and it controls the receiver volume via eArc so no issues with volume control. I was only looking to turn the receiver off with it so I wouldn't have to use three remotes or phone app that sometimes doesn't work as I switch sound to headphones. I wish these remotes were more universal and made in continuation over the ps4 and especially ps5 media remote that I both own. The ps4 remote started to malfunction over the years and while the ps5 remote works fine the buttons are terrible and can be hard to press. This remote is still by far the best remote I personally feel ever made between all gaming consoles. The popular Xbox remotes need IR and van be a pain to control depending on where your console is located.
If you're reading this in the future and somehow using your ps3 as I am and find this control for cheap, buy it. Even if it helps one person I'd be glad I could help.

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Tivor

Excellent "universal lite" remote

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2011

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Amidst the hustle and bustle of moving to a new place, I lost the remote for my Samsung TV. Instead of getting a new remote for Samsung, I decided to give this PS3 remote a try. It worked out perfectly.

Programming is a standard fare for a universal remote in this price range -- you find your TV's model from the manual, and enter the corresponding code into the remote. There were 4 different codes for Samsung TV, and I had to try them one by one, and as my luck would have it, it was the last one I tried that worked for my TV. But once the correct code was entered, it worked beautifully. Not only did it handle the basic functions like volume, channel, and input selection, the remote could even navigate the TV's setting menu, which I found to be a very pleasant surprise. Pressing the Subtitle button (the one you would normally press while watching DVD/Bluray) while the remote is in TV mode let me turn on/off the Closed Caption function of my Samsung television too. I have absolutely zero need for a Samsung remote now.

And of course, pairing the remote with my PS3 was a cinch. All in all, from unwrapping the packaging, to inserting the included 2xAAA batteries into the remote, to pairing it with PS3, and to finding the right code for my TV, the whole set-up process took maybe 10 minutes. Probably less.

I should mention that I've been a console gamer for 20+ years now. That is to say, using a game controller like the PS3 controller is a second nature to me. I have no problem using the DVD/Bluray function with the PS3 controller. But my guests don't share my familiarity with the PS3 controller, and that was the primary reason why I decided to get this remote. But now that I've actually used it, I find that it really *is* easier to control the DVD/Bluray function with the remote than with the PS3 controller.

One feature I really like is the 15-second skip function. Normally, that function is accessed by pressing the triangle button on the PS3 controller, and then selecting the correct icon. In other words, it takes multiple button/d-pad presses with a PS3 controller, and consequently, I've never used it. But the remote has a dedicate set of buttons for that function (backward and forward). So if I miss a bit of dialogue or action while watching a film, instead of rewinding and playing back again, I just have to press one button, and it instantly goes back 15 seconds. This is really, really convenient.

One minor negative is that, like another reviewer mentioned, the weight balance feels off. It's rather top-heavy, which is accentuated by the fact that the volume and channel buttons are located way at the bottom of the remote. It's not a big deal, and you quickly learn to get used to it, but it's one of those minor details that you wish Sony had gotten right.

For those who use their PS3 as their primary DVD/Bluray playback device, I can wholeheartedly recommend this remote. This is one of those items that I did not know I needed until I tried it.

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B.M.

Great DVD Remote for Playstation

Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2013

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Received it quickly and use it often as we watch a lot of DVD's on our Playstation 3. Prefer this model to the older ones that we have seen - more usable and easy to use features. This is definitely an original Sony product - not a knockoff.

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Lee Evans

Turn your PS3 into a family friendly SMART Blu-Ray player

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2014

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This remote is great value for money, it turns your Play Station 3 into a home media device that you mum can use!

I have to disagree with the previous comment that this remote is hard to use in the dark, all major functions can usually be control from the centre 'wheel' device for playback, I speak from experience. Also unlike other remotes Sony have a real advantage here over nearly every other device, it's blu-tooth, so you don't need light of sight to your playstation (we keep it tucked away), so virtual zero effort is require.

This version also has the advantage of being able to add two additional infra-red devices. It comes with a list of codes and the ability to scan through searching for the right code. I gave up quickly on our amp which wasn't listed, but works great on our Sony TV, our remote is on it's last legs so this was an additional bonus.

Jens Langwald

PS3 Sony Fernbedienung mit der man auch den Fernseher bedienen kann.

Reviewed in Germany on January 14, 2014

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Die Fernbedienung ist Super. Die PS3 Sony Fernbedienung ist etwas größer als mein Sony TV Fernbedienung, liegt aber trotzdem gut in der Hand. Es lassen sich alle Funktionen der PS3 bedienen, sowie die Grundfunktionen für TV und Verstärker. Eine Fernbedienungscodetabelle für verschiedene TV Hersteller lassen sich einstellen. Die Ware war original verpackt. Die Lieferung erfolgte sehr schnell (7 Tage), obwohl aus England geliefert wurde. Der Preis mit 15€ ist voll in Ordnung.

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