Sony - PlayStation 5 - Media Remote - White

1. How easy was it to set up and start using the remote? It was quite simple, just like any other typical TV media remote. Once you remove it from its packaging, accessing the battery slots is straightforward. Simply press a button at the bottom of the remote and slide off the back cover. After that, turn on your PS5 and follow the instructions provided to sync it to the PS5 via Bluetooth. 2. What do you think about the comfort and build quality of the remote? In my opinion, the build quality is just average. It’s a plastic remote, but it’s stylish enough to blend well with the PS5. It’s honestly more on the cheap side of things, but it has some weight to it. However, it’s light enough to feel like you’re not holding anything if that makes sense. 3. How well does it perform for controlling PlayStation media and apps? It functions seamlessly, providing an instant and rapid response with no input delay, similar to the DualShock controller. 4. Are the buttons responsive and easy to use? Yes, the buttons are firm and made of what feels like the same type of plastic as the housing body. This is a plus in my opinion because rubber buttons almost always start to tear or peel away. I haven’t noticed any of the markings on the buttons fading yet. Overall, the buttons feel great and are responsive. 5. How is the battery life or power management of the remote? Well, initially, the situation wasn’t great. The packaged Sony batteries didn’t last long and caused me issues to the point where I suspected I had bought a faulty remote. After researching reviews and encountering similar issues with the remote, it seemed plausible that the remote itself was of poor quality and functionality. However, I finally decided to replace the batteries with newer ones. All the issues I had were resolved, and the remote has been working flawlessly ever since, even after being unused for a few days. Whenever I pick it up for use, it operates without any problems. I believe the batteries that came with the remote were likely sitting unused for an extended period and had gone bad. Therefore, changing the batteries fixed my issue, but I’ve seen reports where changing the batteries didn’t resolve the problems people were experiencing. This is just my personal experience, and so far, I’m fortunate that it worked for me. 6. Would you recommend this remote to other PlayStation users and why? Overall, I would say yes, even though I had some initial concerns about the batteries not being fully charged or possibly losing power due to prolonged inactivity, although I’m not entirely sure. For anyone seeking a couch experience without the need to use their DualShock controller, which can detract from gaming time, your DS can now remain fully charged while you use the PS Media Remote. This remote functions just as effectively for navigating the PS5’s menu and various streaming services.

Very nice addition to ur ps5. It was smaller than I expected, but it’s big in what it can do. The one touch buttons are nice. If you wanna watch Netflix just push the button and within seconds you are at the menu. It has some buttons that aren’t working yet (like the mic button on top) but will be a new feature in future updates. Even what I say doesn’t do it justice. Until you have one are are holding it in your hands you will not realize how cool this remote is. I would highly recommend it. Only thing is that I wish they would’ve made the buttons have the backlit feature so that you can see it if there is little to no light.

This is an awesome remote very convenient just push Netflix button takes you right to it great price very cool looking remote I recommend this

Looks great, feels great and reminds me of the Samsung One remote that I love. It gets rid of all the clutter of older remotes and paired easily with my tv in the click of a button so I can control my TV volume and cut it off with the media remote. The voice dictation works well but like Siri, saying something like “Kena Bridge of Spirits” may get picked up as “Can of Bridges Spirit” lmao. Only other thing to mention is the buttons click pretty loudly so at night if you sleep with a partner in your room, it’s a little loud if you’re clicking a lot trying to type something in. Overall tho it feels premium to me and is great for navigating media and saving controller battery. So nice to not have to use my DualSense when I head to bed and switch over to Netflix or YouTube. Especially since I’ve noticed that unlike with PS4, whenever I turn off my DualSense in the control center, as soon as it turns off it doesn’t go back to playing your media apps, the screen just stays on the control center. So if you plan on watching media apps and not wasting your controller battery while videos play, you’re gonna need the media remote or hope PS puts out an update to fix the issue.

​"If you're like me and spend your downtime switching between intense gaming sessions and binging your favorite shows, this remote is a total game-changer. It’s responsive and keeps you from fumbling with a controller just to pause a movie or jump into an app, making my setup feel complete. I’m giving it 4 stars because I would love it even more if it were a tad bit bigger and featured some textured grips, as it can feel a little slippery in the hand. That said, it’s still a fantastic addition to any gaming station. Honestly, it would be the ultimate accessory if it featured customizable edge and button illumination to match the console’s lighting colors! It’s such a simple upgrade that makes a huge difference—you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it."