Universal remote controls use infra-red. The PS3 communicates via Bluetooth. Which, up til now, has meant the console wouldn’t work with universal remotes. But no longer!
Yes, [[link]] the mysterious PS3 IR adapter from Logitech (which we’ve covered previously) is now out [[link]] in the wild, and any and all questions you may have about the device have been answered. The adapter is powered via a powerpoint – so no need to use one of your PS3’s precious USB ports – and will set [[link]] you back $60.
https://kotaku.com/finally-universal-remotes-work-on-a-ps3-5177678
It works a little saucily. First you synch it to your PS3 (like a controller or remote). Then, at one end, it takes your remote’s infared signals. At the other end, it spits out a Bluetooth signal so your PS3 can understand.
It’ll mean a quick reconfigure of your universal remote, but if you’re a remote obsessive compulsive like I am, $60 is probably a price worth paying.
Logitech Harmony PS3 Remote Adapter Review [Gizmodo]
https://gizmodo.com/logitech-harmony-ps3-remote-adapter-review-5249755