Buy Cheap PS3IR-500 Infra-red to Bluetooth Adapter for PlayStation 3 
Buy Low Price From Here Now Works with the new PS3 Slim!The most affordable infrared (IR) to Bluetooth converter for the PS3 has more features than other converters that cost almost twice as much. Most importantly, its firmware can be upgraded, so a PS3 firmware upgrade wont leave with an expensive paper weight.
This device will easily make your PS3 compatible with all IR universal remote controls.
Features:
- Supports all 51 PS3 commands, and an additional Discrete Off macro that will power off the PS3 from any scenario (game, movie, XMB) with a single IR command. No need to stand there holding the remote while the PS3 powers off.
- Upgrading the firmware is easy with our new utility tool. There are no drivers to install and the application is a single executable file. The device is shipped with the latest firmware version already installed.
- Externally powered via any powered USB port using a standard USB cable (included). A powered USB port is available on most DVR units. Otherwise, any standard USB charger may be used instead, as long as it provides 5 Volts. When properly powered, the status LED (inside the Schmartz light bulb) will be lit solid. The LED blinks with each IR command received.
- Does not need to be located with the PS3. It just needs to be in Bluetooth range of the PS3 (30 feet).
- External IR code input compatible with all IR and RF repeaters. All you need is a cable with 3.5 mm mono plugs at each end (not included), connected to the PS3IR-500 (IR input) and the repeater.
- A USB cable for powering the device is included in the kit.
- FCC and Industry Canada certified, and complies with European Union CE standards.
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- Supports all 51 PS3 commands, and Power ON/OFF
- Compatible with all universal remotes
- Wireless connection to the PlayStation3
- Powered through USB cable (included)
- Upgradeable firmware
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"Literally Perfect" 2009-11-16
By John Orleans (Chicago, IL USA)
The PS3IR-500 ships in a well-padded box with just a USB cable and 4x6 instruction card. First, it's so refreshing that a manufacturer actually includes the required $2 cable rather than make you do another shopping run... As for the instructions, I'd say they could have gotten by with a 3x5. Out of the box, just plug the unit into ANY powered USB port (NOT your PS3) and follow the two-step process. Within minutes, you'll be using your remote (I have a Harmony One) to stream Netflix movies or watch your favorite Blu-Ray movie.
As an engineer, I appreciate good design and am pretty intolerant of poor design. As furious as I was with Sony for not releasing the new PS3 with IR support, I am completely contented by this Schmartz doodad.
If you have a PS3 and want to use your Harmony or PS2-supported remote, THIS is the one to get. Stop looking and just press "Add to Cart" now.
"Perfect Companion to the PS3" 2009-08-09
By Lost My Mind (California, United States)
For Home Theater enthusiasts or the truly lazy among us, the PS3IR-500 will finally allow you to integrate the PS3 with your universal remote. The PS3IR replicates the full set of buttons on the Sony PS3 Remote and can be used to turn the system on, off, and access the "PS3" button.
The primary difference between this device and cheaper USB adapters is that it can be used to turn the system on and off. The main difference between this and the Logitech version is that the PS3IR can function with other brands of remotes.
A couple of things to note:
1. You need a USB port on something other than your PS3, such as a DVR, Tivo, cable box, etc. This is how it gets power.
2. If you don't have a USB port, you'll need a USB hub or adapter. An extra iPhone adapter works well too.
3. If you want to use the direct connection, you'll need to purchase a 1/8" MONO male-to-male cable. You will also have to go to their website and download the configuration utility to change "modes".
Compared to the PS3IR-1000, this unit is missing a few features. Among them is a way to check if the PS3 is already on. That way, if you hit "off" when the PS3 is already off, it won't try to turn it on. Some potentially useful features, but not critical. I don't think it's worth the extra money.
"Works perfectly!" 2009-07-29
By John Kinsella (San Francisco, CA USA)
My Playstation 3 was the only device I could not control from my Harmony 890, so I went looking for a IR->bluetooth converter for it. Only some of them have the ability to turn the PS3 on/off, the Schmartz is one of them, at a damn good price, so I went for it. I couldn't be happier! It literally Just Worked - on the PS3 I specified I wanted to add a new remote, then turned on the PS3IR-500, and the two bluetooth paired in about 10 seconds. Then I told my Harmony software that I had a PS3IR-500, updated the remote, and I was good to go. I can navigate through menus, play music/movies/browse the web...it all Just Works.
The Schmartz is powered via USB cable, so I plugged it into the useless USB port on my comcast box which we always leave on (it turns itself on to record shows but doesn't turn itself off, so I just set up the Harmony to never turn it off). So just keep in mind if you want to use this you need something that can power a USB device all the time...can't use the PS3 to power it, as when it's off, it provides no power to the USB ports. If you don't have something that can do this, I'm sure you can find a simple/cheap usb power adaptor.
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