Customer Reviews:
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 Owww October 12, 2009
Bruno R. A. Lucio (São Paulo,SP,Brazil)
I was tired of turning off my system everytime at the back button. Never more! And I can control my blue ray films too!
 Can live without it October 11, 2009
Adam J. Lefebvre (Worcester, MA)
I'm Not sure why I got this controller. I suppose it was an impulse buy more than anything else. It doesn't really do anything that the regular controller doesn't do, it just looks different. The controller is wireless, too, so it's not like you get any extra portability. It serves it's purpose and works great, but as long as you have a controller you really don't need this.
 Works great October 10, 2009
E. Mautz (Mission Viejo, CA)
I really like the blue-tooth remote. No more line of site issues like with normal IR remotes. However, it is basically just another game pad just with some extra buttons and not joysticks. But worth not having to figure out how to make a game remote function like a remote.
Worth the purchase, but only if convenient October 8, 2009
Alejandro Paulino (Bronx, NY)
I was hesitant to buy this remote only because I initially used my PS3 console as a video game system first and everything else second. Time passed, and soon I found myself using my PS3 for movies and TV shows almost as much as I use it for games. So when the time came to purchase this remote, I could justify it. The remote has a solid construction that in no way feels cheap. It is light in weight and the same length as a regular controller. It is powered by two AA batteries and uses bluetooth technology to link up with your console, so pointing at the screen or your PS3 is unnecessary (although I do it out of force of habit). There is a PS button, so you can turn the system off from the remote. My only gripe is that ANY button on the controller will turn on your console, but it is a minor annoyance and not enough to knock points off my review score. Also note that the remote is not universal and ONLY works with the PS3 console. It can be used for everything minus gameplay and internet browsing (as there are no analog controls). In conclusion, if you have a large library of music, videos and/or pictures, this is an excellent alternative to the SIXAXIS/Dualshock 3.
Don't believe the naysayers, this remote rocks October 7, 2009
D@rkFX
Don't know why people rated this 1-2 stars, they must have not known how to operate it or lacked some common sense.
#1 this remote does work to power off your ps3. Since it includes the ps button alike the ps3 controller you can hold it and get the same options as on the controller, turn the remote or system off.
#2 the remote doesn't drain your batteries more than any other bluetooth device, you can turn it off to save power as stated above - turning it on is as simple as pressing any button for 1-2 seconds.
#3 the battery cover doesn't fall off as you claimed if operated with some common sense (i.e.: don't rub it against your pants, sofa etc) - it's pretty secure actually.
#4 this remote is bluetooth people and not IR capable - why don't you do your research and find out what bluetooth and IR mean, the fact that they are totally different technologies, thus this will never be compatible with an IR receiver, no bluetooth device will actually be.
#5 The remote doesn't turn on your ps3 by accident if common sense is also involved. People claimed that it turned on their PS3s when they sat on it on the couch. Well people, the same happens with your IR remote if you sit on it. Most remotes turn on the TV if a channel button or the on/off button is pressed. Also, be more careful/respectful with your stuff and handle it with care... this was not made to sit on it or hit it against the wall!!!
The lack of illuminated buttons does not surprise me, not all remotes do. In fact few dedicated remotes do - this is not an universal remote!!!
Also, button and text size are not too small either, if you don't see them get some glasses.
The only gripe I have is that it doesn't give any feedback when it's in use (no LED nothing) but I can live with that. This remote complements the ps3 as a blu-ray player very well.
Good job Sony! Also, you can't beat the price for $20.
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