Official DVD Remote Control SCPH 10172-3 (PS2)

Compared to most third-party PS2 remotes, Sony's design is much less childish. It's quite comfy, and, aside from a few extra buttons modelled after the PS2 controller (X, O, R1, R2, etc.), it features the same style as most of Sony's slick AV remotes. Tragically, Sony omitted both eject and power buttons. What were they thinking?

The supplied new software drivers add quite a bit of functionality to the PS2, making it almost as feature-packed as a regular low-end DVD player. Three-speed scan, slow motion, A-B play, shuffle, chapter program and other enhancements have now been added to the PS2's playback capabilities. Most of these features require the remote to access. Also, to use the drivers, you'll need to keep a PS2 memory card (where the new software is stored) and the IR receiver constantly plugged into a gamepad port--a minor headache. Also, while most of the problems with untimely frame skipping are solved, we still found the chapter rewind to be somewhat slow and unresponsive.

DVD fiends who can bear Sony's tiny control buttons will find this model easily the most functional of the PS2 remotes. While the PS2 will never replace a full-fledged DVD player, at least it now has a decent remote control that's on par with the big boys.--Mark Brooks

When i bought the offical one, i could believe it was a dvd remote control for the ps2, it was just like a tv control and a proper dvd player control. It had all the search buttons (much faster searching speed as well), new dvd software, signal was amazing, buttons were cool and interface. You will not be sorry if you buy this. Tip: Buy offical sony stuff.


ps2 dvd remote   October 6, 2003
 1 out of 11 found this review helpful

geeez,what can i say ,this remote is needed to upgrade the driver for the older vesions of ps2 ,so i guess it really should have come along wit the complete package. But still its kewl and i guees hope for the ps 3 -has every thing built in and it works to the highest standards coz the ps2 should really have all these features wit out any silly add ons even if it all came in one package -a med quilaty dvd player wit ps3 that had no disc errors-now thats the standard for the next few years -heheeee


A good addition   December 27, 2002
 4 out of 5 found this review helpful

Sony have produced a nice expensive feeling remote control here with only one important ommision, there is no power on/off/standby button. Admittedly this not a major problem as you have to go to the machine to change a disc.

The supplied software is not needed as it contains version 2.10 of the dvd software whereas current ps2's come with at least version 2.13, this therefore means there are no compatability problems with any multi region equipment


Superb!   April 8, 2002
 22 out of 22 found this review helpful

If you really need a remote for your PS2, this is the one to get. It costs a little bit more than the "unofficial" ones, but it is worth it. I have seen many of the cheap remotes, and the quality does not even come close to this. It also matches perfectly the lines of the PS2. Included is a DVD player version 2.10 upgrade. You will need a memory card with 2.2 MB available to install it. If you have one of the newer PS2 versions you won't need it since it is already installed in ROM. All in all a complete and superb remote solution.