Logitech universal remote adaptor for PS3 coming down under in late June

By kozanecki, GameSpot AU
Posted Jun 10, 2009 6:11 pm AEST

The PlayStation 3 started off its life as a competent multimedia player, combining gaming with Blu-ray video. As time went on, Sony added in new features to it including DivX playback support and streaming media via DLNA, making it a favourite of home theatre aficionados. Despite the PS3's lengthy list of multimedia support, there's always been something missing. Due to its lack of an IR receiver, the PS3 has been unable to support universal remote controllers, which many home theatre owners use to simplify their set-up.

Swiss peripheral maker Logitech have developed a workaround for this, by creating an IR receiver that sits in front of your PS3, picking up your universal remote data and sending it to the PS3 via Sony's proprietary Bluetooth channel. Naturally the receiver only works with Logitech's own universal remotes, but that's not a bad thing considering the good reputation they have earned for themselves over at GameSpot AU's sister-site CNET Australia.

The only real catch we can see with this one is the A$99.95 price point, that's a fair bit of money for a simple receiver. Given that the average price of a Logitech Harmony remote control is A$391.95, plus the additional A$99.95 for the PS3 adaptor, you'll end up spending A$491.90 for the convenience of using just a single remote control.

Logitech Australia expects the PS3 Harmony adaptor to arrive in Australia in late June, alongside their new Harmony 515 universal remote for A$129.95.

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shani_boy101
Posted Jun 10, 2009 2:06 am PT

Logitech rules, but this is a bit pricey for such a simple (but stylish) device.
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