Sony Playstation 3 Blu-Ray DVD Disc Remote - 98046

I am very happy with the remote as it works much better than using the controller to operate Blu-Ray discs.
 
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Using the ps3 controller and guessing which button to push to rewind or restart a movie can be fairly confusing but with this controller the guessing is gone. Everything is clearly labeled. That is why I love it so much.
 
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There is one clear reason why this should be purchased. It has bluetooth technology. All the other non-Sony remotes use infared. Bluetooth doesn't even need to be pointed at the system. You can have the remote under a blanket and it still works. Not to mention that it is very inexpensive.
 
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Grate product for the money. Works perfectly and easy to set up. Would highly recommend.
 
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It is so much better than trying to use the controller for movies. The button layout works just fine for me. I will definitely recommend it for any one that watches movies on the PS3 or even music CDs. The only con, like others have stated is that the remote does not light up but I still like it.... I gave 5 stars on everything because the default review is for a PS3 game and I thought giving it a 4 in any of the possible ratings would take away from the true fact that it is just a remote so all 5's. Fast shipping by BUY.COM THANKS
 
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Great product, tremendous value, but start by reading instructions for use! I am not an instructions reader and made this much more complex than it should have been. ITS SIMPLE TO SYNC AND USE IF you read first.
 
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Very easy to sync to PS3. Fantastic tool and a must have for someone who uses the Blu-Ray feature on the PS3. Easy to use and no problems!
 
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This is a great device. It would be nice if all remotes were bluetooth. No need to aim the remote or line-of-sight of the PS3. I've read the comments about the difficulty getting this to sync with the PS3. I had no problem ... just follow the instructions.
 
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Had it for a couple of weeks now. Very good remote. No problems. It makes watching movies on my PS3 easier. It's worth the money.
 
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This remote control sells anywhere from $25.00 up to $40.00 with other retailers, but I purchased it from Buy.com for cheaper, works great and it was a great addition to the Playstation 3.. It works great and was shipped fast..Thanks,Buy.com for another great product. Keep up the good work...Kevin
 
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I was always interested in getting the blu-ray remote for the PS3 but not for the usual $25-30 price tag. I never found it justifiable and was fine just using the game controller. When I checked here and noticed the low price (which no one online or in retail stores can beat), I bought one. The remote does what it's supposed to do and has all the button options you need to get the most out of your Blu-ray disc options.
 
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The remote does exactly what it's supposed to do. Without the remote, it's clumsy to try to view a BlueRay disc but with it, it's a snap. They should just boost the price of the PS3 to include it but until then, this is the remote to buy. Buy.com did an excellent job securing and delivering the product.
 
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Works as described. A backlight would give it a five! Price and quality are great. Would recommend to buy it. Simple to use and operates without lag.
 
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This remote must be "paired" with the PS3 before it will work. I followed the instructions, pressing the Start and Enter keys while the PS3 player attempted to find the remote, but nothing happened. I read that others had the same problem. They were told to check batteries (mine were fine) and to turn off any other wireless devices such as routers (I had none). One person said he repeated the procedure several times and it finally was recognized. I tried that. After 3 consecutive attempts (while holding the remote right up close to the PlayStation), I had success. It now works perfectly and is worth its price.
 
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Remote works fairly decent for a bluetooth. Range could be a little better. Only thing is I saved $6.18 when purchased at W-Mart.
 
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If you are looking for a Blu-ray and media remote to use with your PS3 this is the best way to go. Easy to use, don't have to point it at the console, DOES turn off the console when you hold the PS button. Overall it was worth the $26
 
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This review is for the Playstation 3 and Sony optional remote combination. Sony made a big deal out the Blu Ray player capability of the Playstation 3. That's why I bought one. Then they provide no standard remote, which would be fine if you could use a Harmony or other universal remote. You can't because Sony in their total lack of wisdom provided no IR receiver (would have cost what, $2?) on the PS3. So you get to buy this inexpensive, but poorly thought out RF remote (small buttons, no back-light) and have an extra remote you don't want. Or you have to buy a third party IR receiver/remote combination and then manually program your Harmony or universal remote. Nice going, Sony, showing contempt for your customer, again.
 
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This remote control works great with the Sony Playstation3. The only problem I have is that it works by Bluetooth. I have a Logitech Harmony Universal remote that will not output Bluetooth commands, so that I am not able to program it to operate the Sony system.
 
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Wasn't thrilled about having yet another remote to keep track of. I wish that the PS3 would accept an infrared remote controller (like the one I have for Sony LCD TV). If if was both bluetooth and IR compatible that would be ideal. Having said all of that, the blue tooth remote controller is nice because it is not affected by line of sight problems that IR controllers can have if people are between you and your PS3 unit.
 
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If you want a comfortable way of using your PS3, you should get the remote. It's easy to use and no need to have the controller which is too clunky for just skipping scenes or using it for Blu-ray movies.
 
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I wish that more companies used blue tooth wireless technology for communication. This remote is decent for PS3 and it nice to not have to POINT the remote at the device to send a signal. Infrared is a thing of the past. Let's get on with the Blue tooth remotes folks.
 
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It may not be backlit, but hey for the price you just can't beat it, works flawlessly. Especially if you are watching a bluray, also beats using the controller, for movie watching that is. So far I'm very satisfied. Get's my thumbs up:)
 
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As a "DVD" remote, this leaves something to be desired. The most-used buttons are very small, and there's no backlight. The button usage is different than other Sony products (e.g. can't hit play to start a movie when the movie's menu is displayed).
 
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This thing does what should, mostly. It saves steps for couch potatoes watching videos played on the PS3. About the only missing feature is the ability to kill power to the unit. Aside from that, it is actually easier to use than our regular DVD remote.
 
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It does so much more than your standard controller can do while you're watching movies. Bluray discs have pop up menus that are a pain to access with your controller and this remote does it with one button push. Preforms exactly like you would expect it to. My only surprise is that since it works on your bluetooth network, you don't have to aim it at your PS3 for it to work. I find myself using it more than I thought I would; I use it to turn on my PS3 and play music from my library, or select games that I have downloaded. You don't need to pick up your controller until you're ready to actually play a game.
 
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Works as expected and beats the PS3 controller
 
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Too many buttons on this thing. When I watch a movie, I want to play it, fast forward, ... the basics. I have the game controller for other options. And, the one button it is clearly missing is a power off button (you can access by holding the playstation button, but this is a very unnecessary hassle).
 
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