| | |  | Computer & Video Games | Home » » Xbox 360 Media Remote Hw | | | | | | | Description: | | Control your console entertainment with one, easy-to-use device. The new Xbox 360 Media Remote controls the Xbox 360 Dashboard, DVD and CD playback, and media playback through Xbox LIVE. | | | Features: | |
• Media playback controls include play/pause, skip forward, fast forward, skip back, fast back, and display.
• TV controls include power on/off, volume up/down, mute and TV input.
• Menu navigation controls include A, B, X, Y buttons, D-pad navigation, back and select.
• Live TV, if provided on the Xbox 360 by your TV service provider, can also be controlled with the Xbox 360 Media Remote.
• Features a high-polish top case and rubberized keys with solid, key-press feedback.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 0.0 inches | | Product Width:
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| 0.34 pounds | | Package Length:
| 11.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.45 pounds | | Release Date:
| October 17, 2011 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 66 reviews |
| | | Game Information: | | | Platform:
| Xbox 360 | | Media:
| Accessory | | Item Quantity:
| 1 |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
Average Customer Review:
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14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Nice, but where is the Green Button?Oct 22, 2011
By Eric B
I like the look and feel, but didn't realize until afterwards that there is not a media center "green button". I liked that button on the other media center remotes because pressing that one button would turn on the XBox and launch Windows Media Center. Also, once you are in Media Center watching live tv, there is no single button (that I can find) which takes me to the main landing area of media center (pressing the back button a couple of times can usually get you back there). The "LAST" button doesn't do anything, but you can still use the center "OK" button to go to the last channel. MENU doesn't do anything either. Actually, pressing the MENU button plays the "you're trying to do something that is not available" ding...so I guess it does do something. Y and B do nothing in media center and X and A changes the channel up or down? I can't tell what the intended function of the remote is? Media Center or strictly XBOX guide? Perhaps it is intended to work better for the new upcoming updates (HBO Go, etc). All that being said, I would still buy another one.
Pros:
- Sleek look and feel
- Can control the TV (limited but functional)
Cons:
- No "green button"
- The LAST, MENU, Y, and B buttons don't function in media center
- No back-lit buttons
14 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 Reliable remote for the 360, better than the old white oneDec 09, 2011
By John L. Miller
I've had maybe a half dozen xboxes and xbox 360's, and used 2-3 of them to play movies off my home server, off my windows media center (as an extender), off netflix, and heck, even from a DVD popped straight into the drive.
Pro:
+ More compact, more solid feeling than the old remote
+ I don't have to aim as precisely to control my xbox with this one as I did with the old remote (Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote)
+ works great as a universal remote for what I need it for. I *don't* need to change channels.
+ no confusing 'TV' mode, as compared to the old remote!
Con:
- no media center button. It was handy but certainly not required. Just a few more steps to start up the extender.
- no back-lighting on the buttons. Better know where they are!
I used the old remote (Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote) for years. I bought this replacement it and tried it out. It took a little fiddling to get the batteries in (look for the arrow on the bottom of the case, and slide the bottom that direction. The ENTIRE bottom slides to open up the battery slot).
The buttons feel better than the old remote: they have a more solid activation feel, and are less squishy. The remote's got a nice feel to it, and I like the more compact size. It's got separate power buttons for the TV and XBox, in addition to the 'X' button, which I like. It also has a much bigger sweet spot for controlling the xbox. I used to have to aim carefully, and even then try a few times for many of my presses on the old white remotes. This one works first time, every time.
The 'search' way of programming the remote to work with my TV worked great, even though my TV is an old insignia (best-buy store brand) LCD. The new instructions are (from the xbox support site):
1. Turn on your TV and point the media remote toward it.
2. Press and hold the Mute and 5 buttons simultaneously for two seconds to enter TV programming mode.
3. Press the Channel Up button repeatedly to send one code per button press from your media remote to your TV. By pressing Channel Up, you advance the code each time.
4. When the correct code is sent from the media remote to your TV, your TV will turn off. Press the Select button to confirm your code.
Good remote! The 'con's I list above are actually consequences of the design decisions in making the remote, and I think they're the right decisions. Overall I think this remote is an improvement over the old one.
20 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 Lame replacement for the old remoteOct 26, 2011
By Hafhead
The Good:
- This is a vast step up from using the xbox controller to play movies.
- This is smaller than the old remote and finally matches the color of most other accessories.
The Bad:
- The channel selector doesn't work for the TV. This is used for something on the xbox instead. And since there are no longer TV and xbox modes for the remote, there is no way to use this to switch TV channels. At least the Input button works, so I can get to/from the xbox channel- but for my spare room where I have just a TV and xbox, I still need the TV remote.
- The backlit buttons are gone. And now that I'm using two remotes, it is more important than before to be able to see the buttons.
- The TV programming codes don't match the old remote, so you have to start from scratch to figure out which one works for your TV.
The Odd:
This isn't really a significant issue, but I've never seen a remote before that is front-heavy. The batteries in most remotes are toward the bottom, and they balance nicely in the hand. But this one has the batteries shifted slightly forward of center, and it feels like the thing wants to tumble out of my hand.
If you plan to use another remote for your TV anyway or use the TV exclusively for the xbox, this would be great. But for me, I'm probably going to go out and get another of the older remotes for my second xbox.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Media Remote Generally Does WellOct 25, 2011
By R. D. Schott
"dschott10"
I have had this since the day it released looking to replace my controller which I felt was a pain when it came to navigating, netflix mostly. This remote is nice looking and matches well with my components. Some of the buttons don't work; however, reviews on other sites tell you that XBOX Live TV is coming which will then put the rest of the remote to good use if it applies to your existing services.
Now I have larger hands so I feel like this remote is a bit off with some of the button placements. For example, the silver/green xbox button at the top to turn it on is at the top middle. When you are holding the remote reaching up to the top is easy with two hands but a little awkward with one. Like I said longer fingers will prevail but my wife thought it would have been better to place the button more in the middle. We have the PS3 remote as well and the buttons are in sections where you navigate the most. The other issue is the pad used to move right/left/up/down is finicky and sometimes takes a try or two to get it going. I swear it's a delay but as I've gotten more use out of the remote the easier it has become to navigate.
Would I buy this remote again? Absolutely, without a doubt. Yes it has its quirks but overall for $20.00 it's worth every penny.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Weak IR = Weak SauceDec 17, 2011
By walksndark
"walksndark"
The Good: The buttons work in an intuitive way. The cost is reasonable, compared to typically way overpriced offical MS XBOX products
The Bad: The IR signal is pathetically weak. I am sitting approximately 8 feet from the XBOX, and unless it pointed at exactly the correct angle it does not work. For me this is next to useless, it is a near total FAIL. I would only buy this if sit close to the XBOX with a somewhat perpendicular angle, or if you intend to use an IR Repeater etc. I'll give it to my wife, who's XBOX is only 6 feet away from her couch.
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