Tested and confirmed - fully compatible with the original Sony PlayStation 3 as well as the PS3 Slim.

The PS3IRX1 is a USB dongle that receives the IR commands from your universal remote control using code sets that are probably already available in your controller's database. Just program your IR remote with a combination of codes for a Sony Playstation 2 game system and/or Sony DVD Player and you?ll have full and reliable control of your Sony Playstation 3.

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If you're programming a Logitech Harmony remote you'll be happy to know that this device has been added to the Harmony database for easy, one-step programming. If you are using a more advanced control system from Philips, URC, RTI, or others, you can program those remotes with the HEX codes available from Remote Shoppe which guarantees a clean IR transmission every time. (just send us an email if you'd like to receive the library of HEX codes with your order). This is a big reason why many custom installers have adopted the Schmartz solution for use in installations that include the Sony Playstation 3. We programmed the Nevo Q50 and RTI control systems with these HEX codes and they both worked flawlessly.

With the release of PS3 V2.4 firmware, Sony has added a power off command to the XBR menu. So now you can Power OFF the PS3 via the PS3IRX1.

This is the original snazzy looking version that plugs into a PS3 USB port. The look is sleek. It follows the contours of the front of the PS3 and has the same shiny black surface. When installed, it looks just like it is part of the PS3!

The PS3IRX1 is specially tuned for trouble free operation. It will work flawlessly right away, even when navigating using the arrow keys.

Note: This model will not Power ON the PS3 since the PS3 firmware doesn't enable this function for USB devices. It supports the same functionality as a game controller with the exception of the PS key. If you want full control of the PS3 with access to all Bluetooth commands that are not available through the USB control, please purchase the Schmartz PS3IR-500 model.