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I, like many others, usually watch TV in low-light. I actually have to toss my receiver over to the PS3 device and manually shut the system off. When I'm sitting and watching TV, however, I tend to have both my remotes next to me. Between the (unnecessarily) complex button configuration and the simple fact that you can't read the thing, it makes simply watching a movie more of a chore then it needs to be.Not an outright "bad" piece and certainly a better option then the controller.
Some people don't really care, but I hate having a thousand remotes lying around. If it's not going to be able to be used for another device, it (at least) could be easy to use. It also didn't hurt that I had a bunch of PS2 games I still wanted to play.After everything was all set up and I started watching a couple of movies, it became apparent extremely quickly that I was going to need a remote for the Blu-Ray features. It sounds like a small deal, but it's REALLY annoying after you do it a few times.I'm sure this was mentioned several times before, but I sincerely wish that the device was back-lit. If you touch any button on the device, it'll automatically cue-up your system. There's a lot of issues that the smallest amount of consideration should have been able to change.
I'd bought my PS3 about four or five months ago. Namely, the simple fact that it was a Bluetooth device meant that there was no chance that I was going to be able to use this with any of my other devices like my TV or my surround-sound receiver. This is complicated by the fact that there's not just a 'power' button anywhere. I have a pretty nice HDTV and really wanted a Blu-Ray player to compliment it. It's also better then any of the third-party devices that I was able to find. Having said that, I do try to make a deliberate effort not to keep it on longer then I have to. Using the controller was just overly complex to make it a real option.When I finally grabbed a remote, there were a few things I noticed immediately.
I would have tried to make the button layout as simple as possible. Outside the obvious 'Play/ Pause/ Stop' buttons, I don't understand the decision to make this look so much more complex then it has to be. I can't even tell you the number of times I've accidentally leaned a little too much to one side and booted-up the system. I would say that two-thirds of the remote's face, you'll never use.Another reviewer mentioned it, but it bears repeating. I'd rather just have one and forget about it.Considering that the PS3 is the only device that the remote is able to control, I fail to see why it's covered with buttons. The PS3 is a wonderful piece of equiptment and I like it a lot, but man that sucker kicks out a TON of heat. All that having been said, however, I'd still say that Sony's remote wasn't very well thought out either.
I like that since it's Bluetooth you really don't have to point it at the PS3. The remote works as described. Yes, it has far too many buttons than I think it needs to have but it does the job. The only thing I wish is that it had a power button on it since I have kids, if I forget and leave it out, an accidentally button press turns on the PS3.
If you watch many Blu-ray or DVD titles, you need this remote to save the hassle of memorizing the buttons on the Sixaxis. Excellent remote for the DVD/BD function for PS3. Sony has produced yet another well designed device, and the Bluetooth connection is far better than typical infared. One thing to watch out for though: touch any button on the remote and the PS3 turns on, not the best feature with little kids (we hide the remote so they can't bump the buttons).
Overall this is a pretty good remote. It is easy to use and is much more convenient than the controller if you just want to watch a movie. I would recommend it if you watch a lot of movies on your PS3, otherwise just stick with the controller.
If you can bear the extra steps, the game controller would suffice. And you would be right if you thought that. With the PS3's main function as a game console, you wouldn't think of it needing a remote control. And as a Blu-ray player, the remote control would come in handy, not that the game controller wouldn't work, it would just take a couple more steps to navigate through a DVD/Bluray disc like you'd expect a DVD Player or Blu-ray player to. But if you'd like to cut to the chase, like me, this remote is what you'll need.
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