In a world of confusing model numbers, there’s no denying that the “ps3toothfairy” stands out as one of the more memorably named products in this roundup – and even home theater accessories in general. But it also distinguishes itself from the group by falling in at the lower end of the price scale, while continuing to offer a good selection of advanced features.

The ps3toothfairy is a two-part product, with a custom-designed circuit board that connects to the main control board from Sony’s official Bluetooth remote. This allows for a lower initial cost to current owners of the Sony remote, since they can upgrade to full IR capabilities economically by buying the base ps3toothfairy kit for $64 USD and merely extracting the Bluetooth board that they already own (although doing so means that the original remote will no longer function). Or, buyers can opt to purchase a completely pre-assembled version for $89. Utilizing the official circuit board in the adapter does have an advantage, since as far as the PS3 is concerned the ps3toothfairy looks and operates exactly like the original Sony remote.

The ps3toothfairy itself measures 2.64” wide, 1.10” high and 3.60” deep (6.7cm by 2.8cm by 9.1cm). An infrared receiver and red status LED are located on the front, with a 3.5mm wired IR input and external power plug on the back. The power plug has a 5.6mm outer diameter, and accepts an input range of 3.3 to 12 volts DC. A compact adapter can be purchased direct for $10, or if you have an always-powered USB port nearby (such as on some set top boxes) you can purchase a special USB conversion cable with the appropriate 5.6mm connector for $7. Note that the PS3’s USB port cannot be used for this as it does not supply power when the console is off.

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