PlayStation 3 Blu Wave Remote | List Price: $19.99
Discount Price: $11.46
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Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
Brand: Nyko
Binding: Accessory
Release Date: 2007-05-15
Features: - IR Technology allows for control up to 25 feet away
- Luminescent buttons allow for use in low light situations
- Includes 2 AAA batteries
Excellent workaroud [Posted on 2008-06-16]
This is a great workaround for controlling the PS3 with an IR Remote. I agree that a Power button would have been nice, but certainly not required. This worked with my Harmony remote with almost no effort. I just selected the Nyko Blu Wave as my DVD Playback device and presto! The only command I've had difficuty with is Enter/Select. The center button on my remote seems to bring up a playback status instead of actually selecting.
Works as well as it can [Posted on 2008-06-17]
A must for anyone with a Harmony. The device is under Game system > Nyko > Bluwave. I had to relearn some buttons, such as putting the X button for OK and the O button for Exit. Some people have complained that it will not shut off the PS3. This is because the USB port does not function when the console is off, making it impossible to turn on when the PS3 is off. One more slight problem is that sometimes the console recognizes the Blu Wave as a controller, so you have to reassign the SIXAXIS to controller one before you can play the game. Again, not Nykos fault, but still annoying. Now I am praying for a Harmony with Bluetooth so I can control by Wii and PS3 with no issues, no IR ports were a horrible idea.
Very Basic [Posted on 2008-06-19]
This remote is a cheap alternate if you are looking to program a Logitech Harmony or other universal remote. It provides very basic functions (stop,play,pause,etc.). It will not turn the PS3 on and off. If you want full control of your PS3 through your universal remote search for "ir2bt". For $55 dollars this device provides total control. All 51 codes from the "Sony Playstation 3 Blu-ray Disc Remote". It is a stand alone device that doesn't require the use of any of your usb ports. It took about 3 weeks to get mine but it was worth the wait.
No Power Button!! [Posted on 2008-06-20]
Unfortunately I didn't read all of the reviews before I purchased this. I ASSUMED that a remote would come with a power button. If you use a Harmony remote like I do, then you know how great 'Activities' are. Too bad you STILL will have to turn on the PS3 using the controller or the console.
Relief for universal remote lovers [Posted on 2008-06-27]
With the acquisition of my Harmony 880 universal remote a while back, I was finally able to get rid of the stack of remotes that used to clutter my end table. That is, until I got a PS3. Since getting the game machine, I've had to keep a second bluetooth remote next to my Harmony. This was due to the fact that the PS3 does not include any sort of IR control capability.
The Nyko Blu Wave is a very satisfactory solution for the lack of IR controllability for the PS3. It allows play/pause, forward/rewind, skip, menu access, etc. Pretty much everything you need for video playback on the PS3.
There are a couple of things lacking. Most notably, the Nyko Blu Wave lacks power on/off and eject capability. I would bet that this is a design limitation of the PS3 USB interface, so there likely will never be an IR-via-USB solution that would be able to offer this sort of functionality.
Getting my Harmony 880 configured was a cinch. Under the "add device" menu, I selected "Game Console (with DVD)", "Nyko" as the manufacturer and entered "Blu-Wave" as the model. The key repeat rates, etc., needed to navigate around PS3's XMB seem to work well, so no tweaking of the advanced settings on my Harmony was necessary.
If you're looking for a stand-alone remote for your PS3, I recommend the Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Disc Remote instead of this one. With the Sony remote you can power the PS3 on or off, eject disks and directly access other functionality your PS3 supports during playback.
Pros:
* Enough functionality for XMB navigation and video/DVD/Blu-ray playback
* Gives my universal remote the control I was craving
* Simple, compact design of the remote
* USB IR dongle is small and discreet
Cons:
* Lacking power on/off and eject capability
* Unlike Sony's remote, line of sight required between remote and USB IR dongle
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