PlayStation 5 Media Remote

I have owned the remote controls for the PS3, PS4 and now the PS5. By far the poorest controller is the PS5 controller. Want to turn on subtitles go through the menu want to go forward a chapter or back a chapter, forget it, not going to happen, unless of course you go through the disc menu.Previous remotes from Sony for gaming systems having solid entries with all the controls you could want, and honestly more. This remote was designed to look like it belonged as part of a set to the PS5. But want this remote was not designed to do was provide any function for bluray playing aside from the very, very basic ones.

This is a great product to invest in if you own a PlayStation 5. On top of being able to connect directly to the volume and power of the TV your console is connected to, it works exactly as intended and is extremely durable to potential damage. The buttons and aesthetic of the remote stand out and are unique. The grip and feel of the remote may take a few days to get used to (especially if used to another remote), but that shouldn't deter anyone from adding this accessory to their collection.The most significant novelty of this product is that it provides an alternative to having to rely solely on a game controller or a universal TV remote. It essentially eliminates the burden of needing to have a controller in hand to control your system.

If you watch a lot of blu-rays or use streaming services on your PS5, this is a great (but not essential) accessory.It does make it easier to navigate your console when viewing media, allowing you to turn on both your tv and PS5 with the touch of a button if you have the HDMI device link features enabled. You can also control the volume and all the usuals you'd expect from a remote. Eliminating your need to even pick up the original controller if your goal for the evening is a movie night.Setup was easy, it takes 2 AA batteries that will no doubt last an age, and syncing to my console was painless.It's very well built and will survive a few drops as all remotes should, as they inevitably fall from the sofa, bed, chair etc. it's a nice size and comfortable to ... MoreIf you watch a lot of blu-rays or use streaming services on your PS5, this is a great (but not essential) accessory.It does make it easier to navigate your console when viewing media, allowing you to turn on both your tv and PS5 with the touch of a button if you have the HDMI device link features enabled. You can also control the volume and all the usuals you'd expect from a remote. Eliminating your need to even pick up the original controller if your goal for the evening is a movie night.Setup was easy, it takes 2 AA batteries that will no doubt last an age, and syncing to my console was painless.It's very well built and will survive a few drops as all remotes should, as they inevitably fall from the sofa, bed, chair etc. it's a nice size and comfortable to hold too.I like being able to use it to skip songs as I have my Apple Music account linked to my PS5. I occasionally enjoy having music playing while I play fighting, sport and racing games, so it's quicker with this remote near by to use its skip features. Rather than bringing up the home menu on my regular controller to sort my music. Of course, this isn't a necessity, but a welcome convenience.I guess that's how I would sum up this product, not a necessity but a welcome convenience.