Sony Remote Control (PS3AC) for PlayStation®3

Pros: It beats using the Sixaxis for BR/DVD/CD playback

Cons: If you'd rather use a Harmony remote, you are SOL, as they say.

The Bottom Line: The killer-app for all your Ricky Bobby needs.

Review: Seeing that Sony is actively pushing PlayStation 3 not just as a game system but also an inexpensive (in relative terms, seeing that Sony's standalone Blu-Ray drive goes for $1000 compared to $500/600 for a PS3) entryway into high-definition movies via ...

Pros: Great range with Bluetooth, slick and lightweight

Cons: Some of the buttons feel small

The Bottom Line: The PS3 remote control is a very nice accessory for your PS3 machine.

Review: One of the best features of the original Playstation 2 was that it utilized DVD technology and thus, also doubled as a DVD player. In many cases, it was the first DVD player in homes. In some cases, it was the secondary DVD player for households. Because ...

Pros: Bluetooth is great, Easy setup, Cheap

Cons: No IR for other devices, Location of Stop button

The Bottom Line: It's cheap, and worth it if you watch a lot of dem movies.

Review: One of my main reasons for buying the PS3 was the inexpensive Blu-Ray player. I mean, I haven't gotten around to writing that review yet, as there are so many new features added weekly. Anyways, onto the remote. First things first, if you're ...

Pros: Easier control of the Blu-ray player, no need to waste controller batteries when watching movies

Cons: Uncomfortable to hold, too sensitive, buttons too small, remote too large

The Bottom Line:

I recommend going with another remote option if you can. The shortcomings of this one can be quite irritating.

Review: My husband and I were a bit late in purchasing the PlayStation 3. We purchased the Xbox 360 and Wii, but didn’t jump at the PlayStation 3 (PS3) due to price and the lack of exclusive titles that interested us. Though we’re not expecting ...