Microsoft Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote

One year after release, I bought my Xbox 360 after being assured that it was worth it. I couldn't get the core one as it didn't come with the hardrive, so I paid extra for the premium one. As I thought it was useful, I bought the official Xbox 360 remote as well, because it wasn't included with the console. It turned out to be a pretty pointless buy as I don't think I have ever used it more than twice. ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ Appearance ~ ~~~~~~~~~~~ You can actually purchase this official remote in two sizes. One shorter size lacks the 12 extra buttons towards the bottom, which are exactly the same as the keypad on a phone. If you get the longer ...  Read the complete review

The Xbox 360 media remote control is an accessory for your Xbox 360 which enables you to easily operate the consoles media features with a regular remote control. The Xbox 360 media remote control looks like it has been designed for the system, it is the same off white colour and features a large Xbox 360 guide button on the top. It looks pretty good, the only disadvantage to this is it can get quite dirty like the white controllers too. The remote is packed full of features, with it you can navigate the Xbox dashboard easily and perform basic operations like viewing your friends list and purchasing downloadable content. Playing DVDs ...  Read the complete review

The xBox media remote has really changed the ways I watch movies and this really comes to light when it doubles up on your PC media centre! Originally I only got the remote to have on the table next to me for when watching DVD's on the HDDVD lpayer available for about £30. It didn't feel right using a computer joypad and looked a little tacky having a controller next to the remotes! I then discovered that if you media sahre your xbox to your PC, you can use the remote on your PC also! I am now able to hook the PC up to the television screen v HDMI and watch videos through my TV, having the option of pausing, rewinding etc via the ...  Read the complete review

The original black Xbox was able to play DVD’s, but Mr Gates decided that you had to buy an additional remote in order to play them as you couldn’t use the controller (call me cynical, but probably an attempt to squeeze more ££ out of me and you!!). However, the PS2 was able to play DVDs by using the controller, and one of the changes for the Xbox360 was to allow users to navigate DVDs using their remote. Firstly, I wouldn’t have bought the remote if it had been my money, but I received it as a present. Due to the wireless nature of the new controllers, they almost act as controllers as you can have them anywhere in your room. However, ...  Read the complete review

The Microsoft Xbox 360 Universal Remote is quite a handy gadget but at a retail price of £19.99, I wouldn't recommend it as it won't prove to be of much use to most Xbox 360 players. I'd only really recommend this remote to players who will be using their Xbox 360 as a DVD player as well as the Windows Media XP control centre where you can access your PC from the Xbox 360. The remote is quite long and has many buttons on it to control DVDs and a lot more. It has an Xbox guide button, which functions the same as the one on the controller. You can also use it to eject the disc tray and switch the console on and off. Unfortunately, it cannot automatically get ...  Read the complete review