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How to Use a GameStop PS3 Remote on Your PC

PlayStation sells an official remote for use with their PS3 device. The remote looks exactly like a TV or DVD remote and is more intuitive for watching movies or Blu-Ray discs on your PS3 than the standard game controller. GameStop sells the official PS3 remote at its store, sometimes even at a discount if the remote is second-hand. As long as you are running Windows XP or later and have Bluetooth enabled on your PC, you can use the PS3 remote on your computer.

Things You'll Need

PS3 remote
BenBarron remote program

Instructions

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  Update your Windows-based system, and ensure the .NET 2.0 Framework is installed. This only applies to XP-based machines because Windows Vista and Windows 7 computers already come with an update version of the .NET framework. Updating your XP system will automatically install this framework update.
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  Go to the BenBarron webpage, and click on the link labeled "Download: Click here to download the installer."
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  Save the file to your desktop, double-click on it and select "Run" to install the program.
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  Click "OK" to accept the agreement, and click "Next" to complete the install.
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  Grab your GameStop PS3 remote, and bring it near your PC. The remote must be within range for your PC to see it.
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  Click "Start" on your PC, type "Add a device" in the search bar and click "Enter."
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  Simultaneously hold down the "Enter" and "Start" buttons on the PS3 remote until your PC lists the PS3 remote under the "Add Devices" section. It will be listed as "BD Remote Control."
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  Select "BD Remote Control" from the list, and click "Next."
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  Select "Do not need passkey" if this option pop up, and click "Finish" once the remote has been synced.
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  Release the "Enter" and "Start" buttons on the PS3 remote.

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