Xbox 360 Intelligent Remote

I bought this to go with my new Xbox 360 so that I could watch DVDs more easily. The fact that it was a learning remote was neat, but not critical.

Pros:
- Inexpensive
- Backlit
- Learning (see notes)

Cons:
- Low powered IR emissions
- Learning (see notes)
- Went screwy on me and I had to reset by removing batteries

The build quality of the remote is pretty decent for a low-end remote. It's not really heavy or solid feeling, but it's not dirt-cheap feeling like the original Xbox DVD remote (the green/black one). It fits in your hand OK just like any remote of this shape or size would. The buttons are the typical rubber buttons you'd expect, and I have had some issues with the directional (arrow) buttons not popping up immediately as they can get slightly wedged in the plastic case. This is only on the large buttons, primarily the left and right direction buttons.

The backlight is green LED and...Read more

I got this remote to be able to control DVDs if the need ever arose for us to watch them on our 360. I thought it was cool that it was 'learning'. Of course, one drawback to this is that you have to have the other remotes in order for it to 'learn' their functions. There are a total of 29 learning keys on the remote so you can program each of them with different functions from various equipment. For instance, we've programmed ours to control the volume on the surround sound, control the channels on the cable box, and then control the input selection on the TV. This is pretty cool.

I really liked the Logitech Harmony remote but didn't have $100 to shell out at the time. Plus I had read a ton of mixed reviews on them. This is a great remote to serve multiple purposes regarding the operation of the 360. We've already used it a good bit and are very pleased with it.

The main reason I give it 4 stars is because I don't like how you have to switch back and...Read more

First off, If you don't have a remote to your TV do not get this remote, it will not help you with your TV controls.

It gets the basic uses done (turn your Xbox 360 on and off) The controls are easy but they are the same as your Xbox 360 Controller as many reviews have said.

Programming your remote to your TV is really easy (after you do 2 or 3 buttons) yes you have to program each button 1 by 1 using 3 AAA batteries, you program the remote by Syncing your Old TV remote and/or Cable remote to the Nyko remote (They probably added that feature because of the Zune). Even though this makes the setup very easy, if your remote doesn't do some of the things you would like it to do, you are pretty much out of luck with this remote. (I don't have Input for my TV on my cable remote so i can't get the right Video line without getting up and walking to the Tv, which is the same with this remote).

I haven't had any problems with the Remote (yet) but there are...Read more