Testseek.co.uk have collected 4 expert reviews of the Nyko 83040 BluWave Infrared Remote Control for PS3 and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nyko 83040 BluWave Infrared Remote Control for PS3.
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The reality that any PS3 user who watches movies will tell you is you need a separate remote. Using a game controller will get you through, but ultimately its going to increase the “I want to throw this thing against the wall” urge substantial...
Uses IR, Works as described, Remote matches the style of the PS3 unit, Can be used with other programmable IR remotes
Does not power on or off the PS3
The Nyko Blu-Wave is an excellent solution for those who wish to control their PS3’s as a conventional Blu-Ray player. The remote is stylish and matches the appearance of other PS3 devices. It controls the PS3 in every fashion needed, except for the...
Abstract: It’s funny how Sony can get many things right with the hardware of the PlayStation 3 yet a simple thing like an IR port goes by the wayside. IF you’re going to promote the PlayStation 3 as a Blu-Ray player as well as a game console, you better have fea...
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Published: 2007-09-21, Author: Jeff , review by: cnet.com
Infrared remote plus USB dongle for PS3; plug-and-play installation; mimics the PS3 controller in every way; allows other universal remotes to work with the PS3; affordable.
Cant be used to turn the PS3 on or off; proprietary IR codes mean youll be teaching your universal remote how to interact with the USB dongle.
The Nyko Blu-Wave Infrared Remote is a cheap and easy way to add IR remote compatibility to your PS3, but the inability to power the console on or off is an annoying limitation.
