Deal:
PS3 BluWave Remote Control $15 at Circuit City
CircuitCity.com has the PS3 BluWave Remote Control for $15, with free shipping on $24. This is not the OEM Bluetooth remote, as it operates via a USB dongle that connects to your PS3's front USB port. It also allows other universal remotes (such as Harmony) to work with the PS3, albeit without On/Off functionality.
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#1
Patr_110 - Posted 10:12 am PST 12/14/08 (71 Posts)
If you already have the BT remote and want to use a universal to control your PS3, $40 plus shipping will get you an IR front end for the Sony BT remote. This will yeild full functionality, no loss of usb port, and no degradation in performance. The BluWave pictured above has mixed reviews at best.
IR4PS3 seamlessly reproduces the original ‘Sony BD Remote for PS3’ behavior with a ‘Universal Infra-Red (IR) Remote.
The IR4PS3 is also included in Harmony's web setup as a component so set up is easy.
IR4PS3 seamlessly reproduces the original ‘Sony BD Remote for PS3’ behavior with a ‘Universal Infra-Red (IR) Remote.
The IR4PS3 is also included in Harmony's web setup as a component so set up is easy.
#2
Oio - Posted 10:15 am PST 12/14/08 (1361 Posts)
Yeah but this is $15, not $40.
Another example of Sony's proprietary garbage. PS3 fanboys bend over and take it up the a$$, and they seem to enjoy it.
#3
mitda - Posted 1:01 pm PST 12/14/08 (880 Posts)
Why wouldnt you just get the "real" remote and not worry about a trashy USB dongle just waiting to get ripped out of its jack?
[edit] not to mention - the IR must be line of sight to operate so youre out of luck if you have the s3 in a cabinet.
http://www.buy.com/prod/sony-playstation-3-blu-ray-dvd-remote-sony-blu-ray-remote-control/q/loc/108/203930685.html
only $22 and free shipping
#4
Iguana775 - Posted 1:02 pm PST 12/14/08 (433 Posts)
I got this for my PS3. works good.
#5
revhq - Posted 6:26 pm PST 12/14/08 (103 Posts)
dongle, heh heh
#6
davidvoorhies - Posted 10:45 pm PST 12/14/08 (82 Posts)
I have been waiting for a good cheap alternative to the PS3 remote. I can't stomach buying one for my 57" for $40 let alone for the PS3 which has joysticks that do the job ok.
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