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How to Add IR Capabilities to the Sony PS3

The Sony PlayStation 3 uses a Bluetooth remote to control its functions remotely. This differs from the majority of other electronic devices, which have an infrared (IR) port built in to use with an IR remote, the standard type of remote available. The Sony PS3 can be made compatible with an IR remote if IR capabilities are added to the game console. This can be done by using hardware devices designed for the PlayStation 2 that can be bought at specialty electronics stores. Adding IR capabilities to a PS3 does not void its warranty.

Things You'll Need

PSX/PS2 controller-to-USB adapter
PS2 DVD remote
PS2 DVD remote IR receiver

Instructions

- 1
  Plug the USB cable of the PSX/PS2 controller-to-USB adapter into one of the USB ports on the front of the PS3.
- 2
  Plug the PS2 DVD remote IR receiver into the slot at the end of the PSX/PS2 controller to USB adapter. Make sure the PS2 DVD remote IR receiver is firmly seated into the slot.
- 3
  Stretch out the wire of the PSX/PS2 controller-to-USB adapter and put it on a surface that can be seen easily by the person who will be using the remote, such as on top of the PS3 or next to it on a table or in front of the television or on top of the television.
- 4
  Press the touch-sensitive power switch on the PS3 to turn it on. Wait for the Home menu to appear.
- 5
  Navigate through the PS3's menus or play a DVD or Blu-ray disc (once inserted into the PS3) using the PS2 DVD remote; press buttons such as "Up" to move up the menus, "Left" to move across the menus, "Triangle" to access the Options menu or "Start" to pause playback of a disc.

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