Control your PS3 with your universal remote

Lee Stewart · 11-25-2008, 08:04 AM

Control your PS3 with your universal remote

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Matthew Moskovciak,
November 21, 2008

We've been huge supporters of the Sony PlayStation 3 as a Blu-ray player since the console was released, but one of the main drawbacks to using it in a home theater has always been that it lacks an IR receptor. That means that home theater aficionados accustomed to using an activity-based universal remote like a Harmony either have to fumble with the separate Sony Blu-ray DVD Remote or just use the game controller to watch their movies.

Luckily, a small group of basically homemade products have popped up on independent Web sites, offering the ability to convert standard IR commands to Bluetooth and use some clever macros to get around the PS3's peculiarities. These converters, paired with a standard universal remote, can control essentially all the functions of the PS3, including turning it on and off, which have been sticking points for other converters in the past. We found all three of these products were pretty much flawless at their task, but they all cost $90 and up--a lot for such simple devices. You'll note there aren't any prices listed via CNET stores and that's because these products are sold directly through independent Web sites--you won't find them at Best Buy.

If you're not willing to shell out close to $100 for one of these homemade converters, you can opt for the Nyko Blu-Wave Infrared remote which is priced as a much more palatable $20. Using the included USB dongle and remote, you can use a standard universal remote with it, but note that it's not capable of turning the PS3 on and off.

See link for 4 alternatives

http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-7847_7-...?tag=mncol;txt

mobiushky · 11-25-2008, 09:11 AM

Best solution I've found is the original IR2BT. They don't make it any more, in favor of a $150 wallet raper. Sorry, but when the price of the device is nearly half the price of the device it's supposed to control? How stupid do you have to be? The original cost $55.

I LOVE the IR2BT. I have it powered by my Dish receiver's rear usb port which is useless for anything else. (Reserved for future) But it's powered 24/7. So the power comes from there, and the box sits right below my tv. Gives me 100% control and every button from the BD remote on my Harmony.

bgirard · 11-25-2008, 09:16 AM

Anyone know how to get the Directv universal remote to control the Pelican brand remote for the PS2?

mobiushky · 11-25-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bgirard

Anyone know how to get the Directv universal remote to control the Pelican brand remote for the PS2?

Unless the DirecTV remote was pre-loaded from the factory with the codes for the PS2, you can't. You would need a code to input into the DirecTV remote and that would be listed in the manual.

11-25-2008, 09:11 AM	#2
mobiushky More than meets the eyes! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: State of Insanity Posts: 2,993	Best solution I've found is the original IR2BT. They don't make it any more, in favor of a $150 wallet raper. Sorry, but when the price of the device is nearly half the price of the device it's supposed to control? How stupid do you have to be? The original cost $55. I LOVE the IR2BT. I have it powered by my Dish receiver's rear usb port which is useless for anything else. (Reserved for future) But it's powered 24/7. So the power comes from there, and the box sits right below my tv. Gives me 100% control and every button from the BD remote on my Harmony. __________________ DRM is roughly the equivalent of poking you in the eye, repeatedly. ---------------------------------------------------- Main Setup: Pioneer PDP-5070HD Pioneer VSX-80TXV Dish Vip622 PS3 (120Gb, w/BC) Like a BD player can play games too, how silly. Logitech Harmony 1000 remote All Klipsch speakers Bedroom Setup: Sony KDR-40XBR4 Dish Vip622 PS3 Slim (120Gb) I think I have too many PS3s. Sony Commander RM-AV3000

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bgirard High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 86	Anyone know how to get the Directv universal remote to control the Pelican brand remote for the PS2?