Use a universal remote with PS3
Universal remote fans -- after trying a Logitech Harmony remote, we can't go back to one-remote-per-device -- will run into trouble on the PS3; its standard remote works over Bluetooth, not IR. So the PS3 remote gains the ability to work in other rooms, but it loses the universal appeal of IR blasting. Remote Central documents the process of adding an old PS2 IR receiver so that you can use that PS2 remote -- or a universal model -- with the PS3.The steps seems simple enough; all it takes is the PS2 IR receiver dongle and the PS2-to-PS3 gamepad adapter. The translation loses some of the functionality of the PS2 remote -- 14 common commands work, but 35 don't -- but it may be enough to watch Blue-ray movies with a universal remote.
See also: Universal remotist finds fault with PS3, console lacks IR port
[Via Engadget]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Larb @ Dec 24th 2006 10:08PM
Dear god, talk about a slow news day
BklynKid @ Dec 24th 2006 10:17PM
It's Sunday the 24th, what do you expect?
bearattack79 @ Dec 24th 2006 10:24PM
That remote is Butt!
mike @ Dec 24th 2006 10:33PM
wow... way to capitalize on that... "we don't need no stinkin wii" install base...
this console is dead.
v1cious @ Dec 24th 2006 11:15PM
"wow... way to capitalize on that... "we don't need no stinkin wii" install base..."
they just said it's a hack. you can't be that stupid, can you?
bearattack79 @ Dec 24th 2006 11:20PM
Your both stupid for posting in the wrong spot.
Leshrac @ Dec 25th 2006 12:20AM
Wii, unfortunately, has the same problem. No big deal really, since, I
just set my Harmony to turn on everything but the Wii, and then just
hit the power button on the Wii remote (which I assume, should be the same with the
PS3.) I suppose if you're using your PS3 for Blu-ray, this is a tad
annoying, but really... don't you have to get up and put the disc in
the PS3 anyway, thus, turning it on in the process?
Dildo @ Dec 25th 2006 5:34AM
Hi, I found some of Optimus Prime's home video's. Work has dried up since his glory days back in the 80's. However he can still be found practicing his moves. He can now be found on these message boards fighting the evil of the decepticons. These evil vicious beings are trying to fool everyone that the PS3 is overpriced and over-rated. Of course, Optimus Prime will defend the PS3 until his own demise.
Check out Optimus Prime's powers in his home movie. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1719034
DevCap @ Dec 25th 2006 11:24AM
More interesting is the fact that You can play PS2 games with the PS2 remote it's hard as hell and a fun for a few seconds.