Microsoft B4O-00001 Remote Control

The Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote was engineered to serve as your integrated control center for the entire Xbox 360 experience. Enter a world of digital entertainment with the touch of a single button. Play DVD movies and music, plus control your TV and your Media Center PC with one controller. The centralized, glowing Xbox Guide Button gives you quick access to your digital movies, music, and games library, and backlit buttons make the keypad easy to see in a darkened home theater.

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• Reviewed by: ragtop70

  05-03-07

  Duration of ownership: 2 Days

  Strengths: Sturdily made.A fraction of the cost of the best competition.

  Weaknesses:Buttons are too small and close together.Packed in instruction sheet is lacking.

  Overall Evaluation: Let me begin by saying the instruction sheet you get with this remote is about as uninformative as possible. It tells you how to program the remote to work with your TV and that's about it. Another problem with the remote is button size and spacing. This remote makes it difficult to push buttons with the thumb of the hand that's holding it. However, the remote is officially licensed, so it should be quality. This fact alone puts this remote ahead of any of the cheapos you'll see on the Internet as well as the seventy to one hundred twenty dollar remote of the closest competitor.

• Reviewed by: Rig85

  04-08-07

  Duration of ownership: 1 Weeks

  Strengths: Controls my Xbox 360, TV, and Media Center PC.

  Weaknesses:Cannot control my external DVD player.

  Overall Evaluation: This remote looks nice, and has all the major features you could want in a remote control. Setup was a snap, and it controls my Xbox 360, TV, and Media Center PC just fine. The only minor issue I had with the remote is that it could not/would not work with my external DVD player. Still, this was only a minor annoyance, as I mainly use my 360 for a DVD player anyway!

• Reviewed by: jasonaztw

  04-05-07

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  Strengths: easy layout, good physical design, works well with XBOX360 and many TVs

  Weaknesses:cannot control DVD players or setup boxes

  Overall Evaluation: This remote control from Microsoft is excellent for use with XBOX 360 and most TVs. It's very easy to use and hold. However, this so-called "universal remote" only controls TVs and XBOX360. It will NOT work with DVD players, VCRs,...etc.

• Reviewed by: asmethur

  03-17-07

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  Strengths: control the playback of media without a controller; never powers down unlike 360 wireless controllers; handy for non-gamers; cheaper than next advanced version

  Weaknesses:doesnt control amp/stereo system; no cable box control; limited controls for non-xbox components;

  Overall Evaluation: This is a good alternative to using your controller for your media playback needs. I got this for my wife, who isn't a gamer, but still wants to watch DVDs and use the media system on the xbox. It is a good alternative for her and looks cooler when we have friends over to control the dvd we watch than a controller does! It's a cheaper solution than getting the bigger universal remote, although I would like some more functionality. All in all, worth the low price.

• Reviewed by: Bullettime

  02-24-07

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  Strengths: Does all the basics; good for those using the 360 for more than games; decent range; comes with convenient on/off and open/close buttons

  Weaknesses:Some awkward button placements; unnecessary for the average 360 owner; button presses don't always register; disabled in most games

  Overall Evaluation: If you're using your Xbox 360 as a gateway to access content on your PC or Media Center device, then the Universal Media Remote might be a good value for you. However, for those just interested in the system's core features (games, movies, and music), this remote really isn't necessary. There are cheaper options available, and the basic controller works well enough. The major problem with this remote, besides being a bit unwieldy and unresponsive at times, is it doesn't offer improved control over DVD or music playback. For instance, there is a volume control button, but it doesn't work with the Xbox 360's internal music player. In other words, the remote doesn't really enhance the core Xbox 360 experience. Those who are running a more complex setup may appreciate the programmability and extra features of the remote, but everyone else would do well to invest in another accessory.

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