Logitech Harmony PS3 Blu-ray Control Officially Announced

Logitech makes a lot of cool stuff, ranging from products like the acclaimed THX certified Z-5500 speaker system, the G25 racing simulation wheel with 6-speed shifter and clutch pedal, and universal Harmony remotes. We are proud owners of all three products (yes, yes reviews have long been pending) so it’s hard to imagine that Logitech would design their universal Harmony remotes with one large flaw: the incapability to operate the PS3.

The PS3, like the Nintendo Wii, uses Bluetooth technology between the wireless controllers, the benefit being that no line of sight is required for control. The PS3 remote control works the same way, though it is alkaline battery powered like normal remotes. Perhaps as an initial oversight on Logitech’s part to accommodate Bluetooth technology in their Harmony remotes when the PS3 first launched was a valid excuse, but after three years it’s now just inexcusable.

Until today. Today we stumbled upon some promising news from Logitech when they got caught red handed filing FCC specs on a device that would allow all Harmony remotes to interact with PS3s:

Hello, I’m Troy Petersen. I’m a product marketing manager for gaming products, based in Logitech’s Fremont, Calif. office. I’m a huge sports nut and former sports journalist, and love playing golf (badly) and softball — though my new “hobby” of being a dad is my most rewarding activity. I’ve been with Logitech for more than six years and involved in tech for a decade.

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Yesterday, an Engadget reporter did some digging on an FCC Web site and uncovered our plans to manufacture an adapter that allows our Harmony remotes to control the PS3. We can’t give you all the details just yet, but we can say that this adapter will, when used with any Harmony remote, allows you to control your movie-watching experience on PS3. It will also turn the PS3 on and off – and allow you to set up your Harmony activities to include the PS3 just as you would any other device. You also won’t need to dedicate any of your valuable USB ports to get that control.

So there you have it. If you’ve been waiting on buying one of Logitech’s wonderful Harmony remotes because it won’t control your PS3, fear not as the Blu-ray control device and more details will surface soon.

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