Do you need the ps3 remote control to play the ps3?

May be...

in the main menu do i have to use the ps3 remote control or can i do it with the ps3 contoller?

You can use the controller for everything on the PS3 - even for playing movies.



In general, use the d-pad to move around in the menus, and the [x] button for making your selection.



While watching movies, again, use the d-pad to move around the menus and the [x] button to make a selection. The triggers are for FF/Rew and the top bumpers are for skipping a chapter forward or backwards. Works pretty well. Hit the Select button to bring up a more comprehensive on-screen menu system to access other lesser-used buttons that you would find on the PS3 DVD remote, such as A<->B, or Zoom. Realistically though, the controller's buttons cover most of the most common commands you'll need.

the ps3 controller can perform all functions for movies.

Try both see what happens .. =)