Sony is also releasing a new version of its Blu-Ray remote on March 31 in Japan, which includes controls for the Torne DVR, IR functionality to control TVs and other devices, and a smaller, lighter design. However, it's not silver, so who cares?
Sony is also releasing a new version of its Blu-Ray remote on March 31 in Japan, which includes controls for the Torne DVR, IR functionality to control TVs and other devices, and a smaller, lighter design. However, it's not silver, so who cares?
Reader Comments (42)
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 10:52AM FernandoRocker said
I just want back-light for the new Blu-ray Remote...
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 11:10AM Tparsons5150 said
@FernandoRocker
Backlight? who games, chats or watches movies in Total darkness?
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Backlight? who games, chats or watches movies in Total darkness?
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 11:35AM SpartacusMagnus said
@Tparsons5150
Anyone who uses a front projector in their home theater.
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Anyone who uses a front projector in their home theater.
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 10:14PM The Only Girl said
@FernandoRocker
Why not just have glow-in-the-dark buttons?
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Why not just have glow-in-the-dark buttons?
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 10:55AM Kjartan said
How hard is it to put out new colors WORLDWIDE?? Seriously it's always just Japan that gets the good stuff.
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 12:03PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
@Kjartan Japan and Europe....its like Sony has given up on beating out MS in the NA region so they dont put out any other colors here...or bundles for that matter
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Posted: Feb 1st 2011 12:30PM Dizazter said
@Kjartan
I know it's ridiculous. If apple can sell 14 different colors of ipods, there's no reason Sony can't make Playstations different colors. I think the tricky part comes if certain colors don't sell well, and retailers don't want to get stuck with them. I know that happened with the pink and purple iMacs back in the day.
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I know it's ridiculous. If apple can sell 14 different colors of ipods, there's no reason Sony can't make Playstations different colors. I think the tricky part comes if certain colors don't sell well, and retailers don't want to get stuck with them. I know that happened with the pink and purple iMacs back in the day.
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 12:40PM BananaBoat said
@Kjartan - I've been drooling over the white PS3 since it came out. If they would put it out here, they would have a second PS3 sale to me, and probably a lot of others.
I'd also settle for a PS3 in the same color as the red Dual Shock 3 that is out there.
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I'd also settle for a PS3 in the same color as the red Dual Shock 3 that is out there.
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 1:04PM Aceofwilds said
@Kjartan
I'm of the opinion that they do it to increase the customer demand to a point where a large number of people could justify with themselves buying a 2nd PS3. Sony isn't the only one to do it though, Nintendo did the same thing with Red/Black Wii's.
Mind you I still think it's a dick move...but honestly I wouldn't even consider buying a 2nd console just a year (or so) after buying the 1st. I'd have to get tired of my existing one first to make a purchase like this based on pure aesthetics.
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I'm of the opinion that they do it to increase the customer demand to a point where a large number of people could justify with themselves buying a 2nd PS3. Sony isn't the only one to do it though, Nintendo did the same thing with Red/Black Wii's.
Mind you I still think it's a dick move...but honestly I wouldn't even consider buying a 2nd console just a year (or so) after buying the 1st. I'd have to get tired of my existing one first to make a purchase like this based on pure aesthetics.
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 11:00AM motang said
That looks nice!
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 11:01AM Hawaii Jeff said
Bring it to U.S. Sony!!!!!
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 11:08AM A Sandwich said
Shiny...
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 11:13AM Ospov said
Does Japan just like colors more than the rest of the world, Sony? Why are you excluding us? :(
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 11:14AM joseph2411 said
Some countries in Latin America have that silver PS3 since last year
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 11:15AM eat it said
I would like the remote
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 11:22AM SaintV said
To the U.S. please!
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 11:22AM Agnostiq said
Can't believe how hard/expensive it is to get a universal remote that will work with the PS3... You can either have a stack of remotes, an IR extender for the PS3 but then you can't turn it ON (kinda a big deal...), a universal that works with the PS3's blutooth but disconnects constantly so it's useless, or a harmony and THEN buy a PS3 harmony extender for an extra $50 on top of the remote itself (don't get me wrong I love my harmony's but they're expensive as can be).
On something as expensive as a PS3 an IR reciever wouldn't have killed them, the xbox has one... Or atleast power the USB when the console is in sleep mode so you can turn it on with an IR dongle... you could even probably do that in a firmware update...
I would use my PS3 for all my media watching instead of my just limited disc usage if I could just turn it on more easily... and by extension I would recommend it more as a media hub system like the 360 as well... PS3 is easier to share media with, plays more codec, has a better upscaling DVD player, plays blu-rays and streams netflix with surround sound(!) WITHOUT a live subscription... but you can't turn it on without an extra controller (and the streamed media playback is slightly lower quality than the 360, but it's trivial with low quality source files anyway) and that really kills the whole deal. Better in almost every way at media but in the real world just not worth using... and $2 worth of IR reciever hardware would fix it.
On something as expensive as a PS3 an IR reciever wouldn't have killed them, the xbox has one... Or atleast power the USB when the console is in sleep mode so you can turn it on with an IR dongle... you could even probably do that in a firmware update...
I would use my PS3 for all my media watching instead of my just limited disc usage if I could just turn it on more easily... and by extension I would recommend it more as a media hub system like the 360 as well... PS3 is easier to share media with, plays more codec, has a better upscaling DVD player, plays blu-rays and streams netflix with surround sound(!) WITHOUT a live subscription... but you can't turn it on without an extra controller (and the streamed media playback is slightly lower quality than the 360, but it's trivial with low quality source files anyway) and that really kills the whole deal. Better in almost every way at media but in the real world just not worth using... and $2 worth of IR reciever hardware would fix it.
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 11:40AM SpartacusMagnus said
@Agnostiq
I agree that Sony had their head up their @$$ when they excluded a cheap IR receiver, but if you've already got a Harmony, you've equally got your head up yours for excluding the PS3 adapter. Just bite the bullet and enjoy full functionality already.
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I agree that Sony had their head up their @$$ when they excluded a cheap IR receiver, but if you've already got a Harmony, you've equally got your head up yours for excluding the PS3 adapter. Just bite the bullet and enjoy full functionality already.
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 11:47AM Agnostiq said
@SpartacusMagnus
I have an an Xbox1, a 360 and an HTPC hooked up as well, I'm catered for with options and by extension have already spent too much to justify $50 for functions I have for free elsewhere even if they are better, that's a fair number of great used games on ebay, and the harmony plays great with everything else right out of the box.
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I have an an Xbox1, a 360 and an HTPC hooked up as well, I'm catered for with options and by extension have already spent too much to justify $50 for functions I have for free elsewhere even if they are better, that's a fair number of great used games on ebay, and the harmony plays great with everything else right out of the box.
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 1:19PM UnsungHero said
@Agnostiq
Just get a Blu Link PS3 BT/IR Universal Remote. They are fairly cheap for a universal remote and include both a bluetooth and ir sensor in one remote so you don't need any kind of dongle or expensive transmitter. Works really good and even has PS buttons on it. I got mine through Amazon.
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Just get a Blu Link PS3 BT/IR Universal Remote. They are fairly cheap for a universal remote and include both a bluetooth and ir sensor in one remote so you don't need any kind of dongle or expensive transmitter. Works really good and even has PS buttons on it. I got mine through Amazon.
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 1:54PM Schade said
@Agnostiq
Technically you can turn it on with your Harmony remote. Just enable HDMI detection on your PS3 (assuming you use HDMI). When the PS3 detects you turning on your TV/Receiver (whatever your HDMI is routed through) it also turns on.
Was a pleasant surprise when I set up my remote a few months ago.
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Technically you can turn it on with your Harmony remote. Just enable HDMI detection on your PS3 (assuming you use HDMI). When the PS3 detects you turning on your TV/Receiver (whatever your HDMI is routed through) it also turns on.
Was a pleasant surprise when I set up my remote a few months ago.
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 11:24AM Protege420 said
But who cares! lol all i coud think of when i read this was Ruby Rhod
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 2:02PM scratchh said
gotta say that silver is pretty sexy. no that i'll ever see it in person...
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 2:17PM Spookimitsu said
GADDAMMIT JAPAN GETS ALL THE COOL SHI*******
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 3:04PM Marshillboy said
Fugly, what is this the 90s? I don't know anybody who owns silver electronics in their home theater system that this would match
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 3:25PM GreenElf said
I just don't understand why they designed the PS3 remote to turn on no matter what button is pressed. I had to get rid of mine because of that. We kept turning it on accidentally.
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 3:36PM Rick1220 said
Looks like they have finally moved the Ruin my Night* button to a better location.
*Stop
*Stop
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 4:10PM gamerso1990 said
Looks pretty nice, but I'm still happy with my ol PS3 PHAT.
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 4:43PM AnderFREAK said
I WANT THAT FREAKING DVR ATTACHMENT.
There would be nothing but a PS3 hooked up to my TV if I had it. Well... aside from other consoles.
There would be nothing but a PS3 hooked up to my TV if I had it. Well... aside from other consoles.
Posted: Feb 1st 2011 8:32PM Prboi said
Yet another special looking PS3 Slim announced for Japan and nothing in the Americas. NEWS FLASH SONY! THE PEOPLE WHO YOU NEED TO BE TRYING TO SELL PS3'S TO ARE IN THE OTHER PART OF THE WORLD!
Posted: Feb 2nd 2011 3:25AM SolidSnakeEyes said
The remote REALLY needs a subtitle on/off instead of having to cycle to the end, sometimes there are like 18 sub tracks and then I often cycle too far and have to go back through the 18 again! Another thing I want is volume up and down on the remote. That's about it. I use my Blu-ray remote every day.
