The problems with the Nyko (and other) USB solution are numerous.
1. Takes up 1st controller position on the PS3 2. Can't power PS3 on or off 3. Very slow and unresponsive compared to the BT remote 4. Can't do many other remote functions like subtitles/eject/etc/etc/etc
This is not cheap but solves all of the above probs. If you just want cheap basic control of a movie then the Nyko at $13 is hard to beat.
The problems with the Nyko (and other) USB solution are numerous.
1. Takes up 1st controller position on the PS3 2. Can't power PS3 on or off 3. Very slow and unresponsive compared to the BT remote 4. Can't do many other remote functions like subtitles/eject/etc/etc/etc
This is not cheap but solves all of the above probs. If you just want cheap basic control of a movie then the Nyko at $13 is hard to beat.
Like I even use the Nyko remote, what do you think I'm new. harmony 880 here. The fact is they dont sell just the IR-USB Adapter.
As far as taking up a remote port, who actually plays their PS3 with the remote plugged in? They are wireless for a reason.
I will admit I didnt see the PS Button ability which would be nice, but you have to get off your phat ass to load the movie into the machine anyway, and in doing so the machine turns on. So how much does this really help?
I'll tell you what, drop the price on this Adapter to under $40 and I would totally consider it.
Most people don't turn it off in the first place. If the PS3 is plugged in, it's still on. You need to get off your butt and physically disconnect the power cable. Power buttons on remotes are just an illusion. You might as well rename them 'restart.'
"I will admit I didnt see the PS Button ability which would be nice, but you have to get off your phat ass to load the movie into the machine anyway, and in doing so the machine turns on. So how much does this really help?"
I use my PS3 for BD titles, but MOSTLY I use it to stream media from my PC, apart from games. This does NOT turn on the PS3 like inserting a disc does. And usually when I want to stream something, it's because I am on the couch and there's nothing on cable that looks good, so I switch up to my digital library.
For that scenario, which I can't imagine is just my own, it would be nice to have my expensive universal remote w/ LCD and blender attachment be able to turn the damn thing on.
By "off" I obviously mean standby. Even though it may as well be considered "off" as it doesn't charge the controllers or power my usb-powered hard drive.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Casper42 @ Mar 28th 2008 12:45PM
Lets see, $55 for an IR to BT adapter, or $13 for a PS3 IR Remote kit with IR-USB Adapter included.
Tough choice
I will say the only good thing I can see is you can hide the PS3 if you like since the BT part of all this doesn't require line of sight.
Sandy @ Mar 28th 2008 1:21PM
It's so you can keep using you £300 or $600 all in one all singing all dancing remote.
Not so you can go an buy some cheap IR remote to use it with.
jmpage2 @ Mar 28th 2008 12:53PM
The problems with the Nyko (and other) USB solution are numerous.
1. Takes up 1st controller position on the PS3
2. Can't power PS3 on or off
3. Very slow and unresponsive compared to the BT remote
4. Can't do many other remote functions like subtitles/eject/etc/etc/etc
This is not cheap but solves all of the above probs. If you just want cheap basic control of a movie then the Nyko at $13 is hard to beat.
Jason @ Mar 28th 2008 12:54PM
The problems with the Nyko (and other) USB solution are numerous.
1. Takes up 1st controller position on the PS3
2. Can't power PS3 on or off
3. Very slow and unresponsive compared to the BT remote
4. Can't do many other remote functions like subtitles/eject/etc/etc/etc
This is not cheap but solves all of the above probs. If you just want cheap basic control of a movie then the Nyko at $13 is hard to beat.
JT @ Mar 28th 2008 12:57PM
And with that $13 remote/adapter are you able to turn the machine on and off? didn't think so, which is a major selling point for this device.
BEN! @ Mar 28th 2008 1:05PM
Yeah, I use the Nyko dongle with my Harmony remote and the responsiveness is terrible. I almost broke down and bought a bluetooth PS3 remote.
eric f. @ Mar 28th 2008 1:36PM
the responsiveness of the Nyko + my harmony 880 is great. you should try reloading the nyko codes from harmony...
eric f. @ Mar 28th 2008 1:36PM
the responsiveness of the Nyko + my harmony 880 is great. you should try reloading the nyko codes from harmony...
Casper42 @ Mar 28th 2008 1:59PM
Like I even use the Nyko remote, what do you think I'm new. harmony 880 here. The fact is they dont sell just the IR-USB Adapter.
As far as taking up a remote port, who actually plays their PS3 with the remote plugged in? They are wireless for a reason.
I will admit I didnt see the PS Button ability which would be nice, but you have to get off your phat ass to load the movie into the machine anyway, and in doing so the machine turns on. So how much does this really help?
I'll tell you what, drop the price on this Adapter to under $40 and I would totally consider it.
BigD145 @ Mar 28th 2008 4:10PM
@JT
Most people don't turn it off in the first place. If the PS3 is plugged in, it's still on. You need to get off your butt and physically disconnect the power cable. Power buttons on remotes are just an illusion. You might as well rename them 'restart.'
Nathan @ Mar 28th 2008 4:27PM
Casper, per your comment that
"I will admit I didnt see the PS Button ability which would be nice, but you have to get off your phat ass to load the movie into the machine anyway, and in doing so the machine turns on. So how much does this really help?"
I use my PS3 for BD titles, but MOSTLY I use it to stream media from my PC, apart from games. This does NOT turn on the PS3 like inserting a disc does. And usually when I want to stream something, it's because I am on the couch and there's nothing on cable that looks good, so I switch up to my digital library.
For that scenario, which I can't imagine is just my own, it would be nice to have my expensive universal remote w/ LCD and blender attachment be able to turn the damn thing on.
JT @ Mar 28th 2008 5:09PM
@BigD145
By "off" I obviously mean standby. Even though it may as well be considered "off" as it doesn't charge the controllers or power my usb-powered hard drive.
Tech^Cellfish @ Mar 31st 2008 3:58AM
My PS3 is behind me and covered so my screen won't reflect the IR light. Anyway I can do fine with a Harmony and the PS3 remote.