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Customer Reviews for Blu-Link Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3
Blu-Link Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3
Model: VP3700
SKU: 9898546
UPC: 715262037007
Are you tired of multiple remotes cluttering your coffee table? Would you prefer to have one device to control your PlayStation 3, TV, DVD player and DVR? This universal remote control allows you to replace up to six different remote controls, and features built-in Bluetooth technology for controlling your Sony PlayStation 3. This Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3 features built-in Bluetooth radio for controlling a Sony PlayStation 3. A large library of preprogrammed codes supporting TVs, DVD players, DVRs, VCRs, cable and satellite boxes lets you replace up to six different remote controls. PlayStation 3-specific buttons such as triangle, circle, square, X, Select, Home and Start provide maximum control of a PS3, and a DVR-friendly design keeps frequently used buttons located in the center of the remote. Clean up the clutter on your coffee table with this universal remote control.
Average Customer Rating:
4.3
out of 5
(13 Reviews) 13
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Customer Reviews for Blu-Link Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3
Review 1 for Blu-Link Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3
The only IR/Bluetooth remote I've found
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: DSStandard
from Lakewood, CO
on 03/26/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Design
4.0
Durability
4.0
Comfort
4.0
What's great about it: Controls TV and PS3 and other devices
What's not so great: I forget what input i'm on (so nothing)
I was very tired of using the PS3 controller as the remote and having another remote to control my TV. The Sony remote will only control the PS3 and not the TV since it doesn't have IR. This Blu-Link remote works wonderfully for turning on and off the TV and controlling all aspects (minus game play) of the PS3. I can now pause, fast forward, and go directly to the menu screen wile watching a DVD/Blu-Ray or Netflix. Totally worth the money!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Blu-Link Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3
Works as Advertised When It Works...
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: xjonx
from Baltimore
on 02/10/2011
Value for Price
2.0
Design
3.0
Durability
1.0
Comfort
3.0
What's great about it: Cheap control of bluetooth and IR in one PS3 remote.
What's not so great: Frequently looses sync with PS3 and doesn't reposnd to commands.
I bought this cause the price was right. At first it seemed to work great but about 2 days later there were problems. While it does do everything advertised it has one major problem that ruins the implementation. After I setup the blue-tooth control of the PS3 I found that the remote frequently looses sync with the PlayStation. About every 30 seconds the play station would stop responding to button presses from the remote. The remote then lets you do nothing until the blue indicator light blinks and the connection returns. If you happen to be pressing a button when the sync is lost you'll find yourself zooming past the menu or function you wanted. Re-programing and replacing the batteries didn't help. So, if you want something to occasional control the PS3 this remote will work well, but it totally fails at a dedicated remote that you use often.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 3 for Blu-Link Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3
Great all around remote
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Skeeter1986
from Louisville, KY
on 02/07/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Design
4.0
Durability
3.0
Comfort
3.0
What's great about it: Easy to use, User Friendly
What's not so great: Dosent work with all Tv's
Works great but not with either of my cable box's, tried to learn the features and it was unable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
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Review 4 for Blu-Link Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3
Great for the price
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Lynlou
from Fort Worth, TX
on 01/30/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Design
3.0
Durability
3.0
Comfort
3.0
What's great about it: price and ease of use.
What's not so great: not enough backlit buttons
Remote was easy to program and buttons can be customized.
It works well and has a nice price --plus some of my equipment is from 2003.
Only complaint is that-- key buttons like volume, channel, mute, and pause/play should have some type of backlite so they can be found easily in the dark.
It works well and has a nice price --plus some of my equipment is from 2003.
Only complaint is that-- key buttons like volume, channel, mute, and pause/play should have some type of backlite so they can be found easily in the dark.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 5 for Blu-Link Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3
Great Remote
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: cfend
from Port Orchard, Wa
on 01/16/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Design
4.0
Durability
5.0
Comfort
5.0
What's great about it: complete control
What's not so great: Not as easy as the lcd one's but still does the job!
This remote replaced our Logitech remote that we paid $150 and this replaces it no problem. It is a little more difficult, you have to know the proper sequence but it works every time. Full control of the PS3 makes it worth it since you don't have to buy any extra add-ons. I recommend this to every one. It has a master volume so it always controls the volume for my receiver. Overall a great remote, does not have the fancy one button control of the Logitech but it works with no questions asked and my wife does not complain about the remote. It's a win, win.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 6 for Blu-Link Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3
Awesome universal remote - Controls everything!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Devo1020
from Lakewood, CA
on 11/03/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Design
4.0
Durability
5.0
Comfort
4.0
What's great about it: Controls everything - even PS3, solid contruction, nice looking, can learn from other remotes, price!
What's not so great: buttons a little small, button layout a little weird, some buttons make a clicking sound, no button that shuts all off.
Had 4 remotes scattered everywhere in my house. PS3, surround sound, cable & TV. I could usually get it down to 3 remotes but the surround sound inputs couldn't be controlled with my universal cable remote. Furstrating to say the least! And the PS3 is bluetooth so good luck on trying to get that programmed into the cable remote. And once I saw this remote didn't think it would work but wow it really does! And the best part even if you use the pre-programmed 4 digit codes and it doesn't control everything you want you can customize it by have this remote learn from other remotes. After a little tweaking and learning my remote is set up perfect for what I need!! Only thing negative I can say is the buttons are a little small, they make a "clicking" noise and there is no "one click" off button that shuts everything down. But a small price to pay for getting rid of all those other remotes!! HIghly recommend this remote even if you don't have a PS3!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Blu-Link Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3
Solid product
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: kevink88
from Sanford,Fl
on 10/04/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Design
4.0
Durability
4.0
Comfort
4.0
What's great about it: Versatility
What's not so great: Small buttons, but not a deal-breaker
The buttons are kinda small. Could be a bit difficult for those with large hands. Lots of programmable buttons. Other than PS3 there is no blu-ray support. Hopefully that can be changed with a firmware update. All in all it's good product and a good idea.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Blu-Link Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3
Great Universal Remote
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: mrteeth
from ackbarman
on 09/27/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Design
4.0
Durability
5.0
Comfort
5.0
What's great about it: Price, usability
What's not so great: Buttons dont light up.
I have been using this remote for two months now and have been enjoying it a lot, and prefer it over the logitech remote for the PS3.
Pros: I had no intention of buying this but I saw it and had always wanted a universal remote. I like this because it has both bluetooth and infared in the remote so no special sensor. I have had no battery problems, I have this hooked up to a 42" LCD TV, a Direct TV HD receiver (no DVR but this will work for DVR) and a PS3 slim. We use our PS3 every day since we dont have a DVR I download shows and we just stream them through the PS3 and we keep all of our non-bluray movies on the hard drive I have had the same batteries that came with the remote two months ago and they are still going strong.
The remote is easy to learn and comfortable in the hands, my wife is not very good with technology and she learned how to use this pretty quickly. There are six buttons for devices which are easy to switch between. Buttons feel nice to the touch. The remote is very responsive when using the satellite, TV, or PS3.
Pros: I had no intention of buying this but I saw it and had always wanted a universal remote. I like this because it has both bluetooth and infared in the remote so no special sensor. I have had no battery problems, I have this hooked up to a 42" LCD TV, a Direct TV HD receiver (no DVR but this will work for DVR) and a PS3 slim. We use our PS3 every day since we dont have a DVR I download shows and we just stream them through the PS3 and we keep all of our non-bluray movies on the hard drive I have had the same batteries that came with the remote two months ago and they are still going strong.
The remote is easy to learn and comfortable in the hands, my wife is not very good with technology and she learned how to use this pretty quickly. There are six buttons for devices which are easy to switch between. Buttons feel nice to the touch. The remote is very responsive when using the satellite, TV, or PS3.
Cons: The only buttons that light up are the top six to switch devices so when you are using the remote in the dark it gets a little hard to use, once I got use to the controls and remembered where they are I have not really had problems with it but I still fumble with it every once and a while when its dark. Sometimes the the arrow buttons feel a little close to the exit and guide buttons but I really have little problems with that.
Over all this is a great remote one of the best universal I have used. it is very durable, does not scratch easily at all, it still looks brand new. It was nice to get rid of the Direct TV, and TV remotes and not have to use the PS3 controller to watch TV. This remote will not disappoint and with Best Buys return policy it is worth the plunge.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Blu-Link Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3
Best Remote Ever
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: voucher
from Fowler, Ca
on 09/03/2010
What's great about it: Worth it at twice the price
What's not so great: no USB charger
Works great. If it stops linking to the PS3, replace the batteries. It feels great in my hands, learns wierd funtions like "eject" on my DVD player, and "TV" for my Samsung LCD TV. Works better than the universal remote that came with Direct TV. I would recomend this remote even if you don't have a PS3. The only thing I would change is on this remote, is the batteries. I would make it USB rechargable. Batteries do last a long time when using it for TV and dish, but are cut short if you leave it in PS3 mode. It helps to go in to the PS3 Menu and have it automaticly turn off the remotes after 5 minutes. You will need to hit the PS3 mode button on the remote to reactivate it, but it beats killing your batteries.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
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Review 10 for Blu-Link Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3
good, but flawed
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: strangebrew
from portland, or
on 09/01/2010
Value for Price
3.0
Design
4.0
Durability
3.0
Comfort
4.0
What's great about it: works with other components
What's not so great: doesn't work for what is designed for....the ps3!!!!!
Remote works well for everything but the ps3. it worked for the first day or so but has since stopped communicating. but it works fine as a universal remote but i still have to use the controllers to watch a movie on the ps3.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 11 for Blu-Link Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3
Awesome Remote
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: realreview
from Illinois
on 08/26/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Design
5.0
Durability
5.0
Comfort
5.0
What's great about it: Everything packaged into one remote.
What's not so great: Only just now became available at Best Buy.
I bought this the other night frustrated with everyone's real problem. Having to use 3 different remotes. I will tell you this. This is the best remote made ever. It has a feature called punch through that you can use. Allows the TV volume or the Audio system volume to be controlled while in another feature. Easy to set up, and a great value for the price. Logitech Harmonys are amazing. But honestly this is way cheaper, since you don't need an adapter. And also it has every function the exclusive ps3 remote has. Awesome remote.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 12 for Blu-Link Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3
Excellent Remote For Multiple Devices using PS3
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: traveler4747
from austin, texas
on 08/22/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Design
5.0
Durability
5.0
Comfort
5.0
What's great about it: Does not use A USB adapter--connects via Blutooth
What's not so great: Battery life is short when left in PS3 navagate mode.
If you are using your PS3 as you media hub this is the only remote i would recomend. It is easy to program (tons of Device Manufaturers codes--to program into the remote) and has the ability to have I believe 6 devices remoted to it (5 programable, 1 fixed to PS3), currently I have 3 devices being controlled by the remote, TV, PS3, and Cable box and they all work great. The best part is that there is no special USB adapter to connect to your PS3 so you still have all of you USB ports available to you. It connects via Bluetooth.
The only downside I have seen with the remote occurs when you are in PS3 mode. If you leave the selector on PS3 and you are not navagating in the PS3 (watching a movie). It drains the battery pretty quick, 2 hours or so (it is a Blutooth adapter when in PS3 Mode). The work around for this is to select another button when you are not using PS3 remote. Other than leaving the PS3 selector on for 2 or more hours the batteries seem to last a long time, so far Its been a year since I replaced any batteries.
Uses 2 AA Batteries.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Blu-Link Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3
It does what is says. Good product for the price.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: kratos
from So. Cal.
on 06/26/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Design
5.0
Durability
5.0
Comfort
4.0
What's great about it: Price for what it does
What's not so great: Not back lit
Bought this remote not expecting to do what it says. But it does. It programed my PS3, Insignia 42" TV, Directv DVR, Yamaha Audio Receiver, DVD player. Great price compared to those $500 remotes. Things that would make this device better would be for it to have back lit buttons and the the possibility to push one buttong to turn on the TV, DVR/PS3/DVD/, Audio receiver and the same time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
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