Sony PS3 Media/Blu-ray Disc Remote Control

Amidst the hustle and bustle of moving to a new place, I lost the remote for my Samsung TV. Instead of getting a new remote for Samsung, I decided to give this PS3 remote a try. It worked out perfectly.Programming is a standard fare for a universal remote in this price range -- you find your TV's model from the manual, and enter the corresponding code into the remote. There were 4 different codes for Samsung TV, and I had to try them one by one, and as my luck would have it, it was the last one I tried that worked for my TV. But once the correct code was entered, it worked beautifully. Not only did it handle the basic functions like volume, channel, and input selection, the remote could even navigate the TV's setting menu, which I found to be a very pleasant surprise. Pressing the Subtitle button (the one you would normally press while watching DVD/Bluray) while the remote is in TV mode let me turn on/off the Closed Caption function of my Samsung television too. I have absolutely zero need for a Samsung remote now.And of course, pairing the remote with my PS3 was a cinch. All in all, from unwrapping the packaging, to inserting the included 2xAAA batteries into the remote, to pairing it with PS3, and to finding the right code for my TV, the whole set-up process took maybe 10 minutes. Probably less.I should mention that I've been a console gamer for 20+ years now. That is to say, using a game controller like the PS3 controller is a second nature to me. I have no problem using the DVD/Bluray function with the PS3 controller. But my guests don't share my familiarity with the PS3 controller, and that was the primary reason why I decided to get this remote. But now that I've actually used it, I find that it really *is* easier to control the DVD/Bluray function with the remote than with the PS3 controller.One feature I really like is the 15-second skip function. Normally, that function is accessed by pressing the triangle button on the PS3 controller, and then selecting the correct icon. In other words, it takes multiple button/d-pad presses with a PS3 controller, and consequently, I've never used it. But the remote has a dedicate set of buttons for that function (backward and forward). So if I miss a bit of dialogue or action while watching a film, instead of rewinding and playing back again, I just have to press one button, and it instantly goes back 15 seconds. This is really, really convenient.One minor negative is that, like another reviewer mentioned, the weight balance feels off. It's rather top-heavy, which is accentuated by the fact that the volume and channel buttons are located way at the bottom of the remote. It's not a big deal, and you quickly learn to get used to it, but it's one of those minor details that you wish Sony had gotten right.For those who use their PS3 as their primary DVD/Bluray playback device, I can wholeheartedly recommend this remote. This is one of those items that I did not know I needed until I tried it.

I bought this when it released 14 years ago (as of 2022) back in 2008. Still, after many years later it works perfectly. Only the letters written for ENTER in the middle of the button as worn out a little bit, not the button itself which is in great condition, just the lettering which has no impact. Other than that all letters are in perfect condition. I used this remote for many years and recently started using it again for my ps3 because the Xbox Series X has the exact same application for Blu ray as the Xbox One X which used the Xbox one from 2013 as the bases. In other words, it's a completely terrible Blu-ray player and probably the most expensive worse Blu-ray player, but that is not why you buy the series X or an Xbox in general. On the other hand the ps3, ps4 and ps5 have excellent players. Specifically the ps3 has the most options available amongst all Blu ray players. While it does not do 4K Blu ray it does Blu ray so very well. I can not over estimate how well ps3 performs still to this day compared to all systems AND stand alone players (I also own a Sony Blu ray player). It's so fast and continues/resumes playback quickly. The series X gives me a headache with DVDs, which I own and use plenty of. Especially of older anime and shows. It sometimes will get stuck for no reason when RR and FF even just a minute or two, so randomly.Another huge point between the two is that currently I am watching an older TMNT dvd from 2010s and the quality (maybe because it's 480p to 4K) doesn't look great on the series X BUT it does look very good on the ps3. Anime looks fine either way because it's bright but live action stuff or CGI does not for modern Xbox vs ps3. Which is why I've decided to use my ps3 for dvds alongside this remote and the classic Gold headsets when needed. To not get too far away from the review of this remote, that is to say again what an excellent remote this is. Unfortunately it does not work with any other AV receivers that aren't Sony. It worked with my 2013 model Sony. I now use a Yamaha and the ps3 doesn't accept any 3 digit codes I've tried during my research. It'll constantly blink letting you know it didn't accept the code. The tv code works well for the LG C1 and it controls the receiver volume via eArc so no issues with volume control. I was only looking to turn the receiver off with it so I wouldn't have to use three remotes or phone app that sometimes doesn't work as I switch sound to headphones. I wish these remotes were more universal and made in continuation over the ps4 and especially ps5 media remote that I both own. The ps4 remote started to malfunction over the years and while the ps5 remote works fine the buttons are terrible and can be hard to press. This remote is still by far the best remote I personally feel ever made between all gaming consoles. The popular Xbox remotes need IR and van be a pain to control depending on where your console is located.If you're reading this in the future and somehow using your ps3 as I am and find this control for cheap, buy it. Even if it helps one person I'd be glad I could help.