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Sony announces CECH-ZRC1 Bluetooth / IR remote to bridge the home theater divide
Okay, we'll admit it. While mesmerized by the bling of Sony's purty silver satin PS3, the company's simultaneous announcement of its new BD Remote Control almost slipped past our gadget radar. Dubbed the CECH-ZRC1, thankfully in this new model Sony finally appears interested in settling the beef between the Bluetooth signal requirements of its gaming system and the IR needs of its other home theater products. Yes, this edition can support both control formats, and it's also grown a few new buttons that allow users to skip 30 seconds forward or 15 seconds back. Thanks to the use of AAA batteries, it's even had a bit of a tummy tuck. Currently the controller is scheduled to start selling in Japan at the end of March for roughly $44 -- only in black. While a US version may show up too at some point, if you're okay with introducing a non-Sony infidel into your HT family, Snakebyte's new PlayStation 3 remote will essentially do the same thing for the same price.
Sony's BD Remote control for PS3
Here ya go kids, the Playstation 3 remote control. Oooo, ahhh, er, hmmm. Looks like just the PS2 remote all growed up and able to control Blu-ray movies over Bluetooth. Thing is, the PS3 is shipping in Japan on November 11th but the remote won't pop until December 7th for about ¥3,600 (about $31), a move that will surely live in infamy. No word on pricing or release for the rest of world.P.S. -Oh, Sony released pricing on the PS1/2 memory reader and the SIXAXIS, as well: ¥1,500 and ¥5,000, respectively ($12.75 and $42.45).
