If you were planning on buying a Blu-ray movie and game from Amazon anyway, you can score a free PS3 Blu-ray remote ($20 value) with the code “PS3BDREM” at checkout. Not bad. [Amazon via Dealnews] ...

Unfortunately, this trick seems to be limited to the PS3. As long as Netflix can see which devices you're logged in on, however, it should be able to control them as well.

Sony's BD remote control went on sale Thursday in Japan for ¥3,600 (about $31), and AV Watch took one for a spin with a Blu-ray disc as soon as they could. We're going to have to enjoy their review ...