Xbox 360 Intelligent Remote
Control your Xbox 360 and TV with 1 remote. Never be burdened with programming remotes again. The Intelligent Remote 360 is a self-programming remote for the Xbox 360 that learns the functions for other remotes without the hassle of universal codes or software. Simply select the function on the remote that you would like the Intelligent Remote to learn, point the remotes toward each other, and with the press of a button the data is transferred instantly. This allows for convenient access to the 360’s functions while using other common devices like the TV, Stereo, etc, all from the same remote. The Intelligent Remote eliminates the need for switching between remotes and takes the hassle out of the setup.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Find it for under $15 and you’ve got yourself a great bargain!
I have owned the Nyko XBox 360 Intelligent Remote for quite a while now and it still is very useful, however, its 4 stars are mainly because it was a great bargain for under $15. If you need an everyday multi-media remote, then I would recommend you invest in those higher-end remotes.
However, the programming features are great, although you’ll probably still need to keep your original television remote handy to fill in the inevitable gaps. The volume control slides a bit too quickly, as well as the channel selector buttons. This unit has, however, made my life a bit easier when it comes to controlling my DVD movies, music, and XBox Live dashboard activities. The back-lighting feature is nice, but the result is frequent battery changes. It would be nice to somehow utilize the XBox controller’s rechargeable battery packs to power these DC guzzlers. Word of shopping advice: Shop around, you can find it for less than $15 quite easily. I would recommend this product at that price range, with $20 being the absolute ceiling.
2 Stars Painful Remote
This remote is hardly worth the money. I am very disappointed. The IR sensor is very weak. I had to point it exactly at the xbox (unlike the wireless controller); it wont even go through my glass coffee table. There might as well be a scope mounted on to the darn thing to align it. The fact that you have to switch between “learned mode” and 360 controls is ridiculous.
My main concern is how unresponsive the remote is. I was used to skipping the commercials with the 360 controller by pushing the trigger several times for a big skip, but with this remote, you have to press, then wait, press, then wait, and so on. Very inconvenient, especially when you have have direct line of sight. My arm got tired of holding the remote up on the air while feeding one command at a time. Do not buy this item, its disappointing.
4 Stars Perfect
This remote is perfect if you have an off brand tv that you can never find universal remote codes for, programming is easy and takes only a minute or two. Some times it responds slows when a button is hit but other than that it fantastic.
2 Stars Meh worth the price
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 some delays, its not smooth clicking or movements. Like the volume doesn’t go up or down as easily, nor does the channels. (oh after Programming the remote to a key sometimes you have to switch it to xbox 360 and back to tv for it to take affect).
But there are some great things about it,
1. Like the back up light is great for dark times (only stays of for a second so its not annoying)
2. The programming saves up time and helps you make the keys to your liking
3. The second you put batteries into the controller for the first time, it automatically syncs to your xbox 360
4. Makes DVD watching easy
5. Can turn your TV on and off (if you set it)
6. Feels good in your hand unlike the original Xbox controller (black and green)
But again there are problems with it,
1. The xbox 360 can use all the keys where on TV mode it only has half of the controls
2. If you press volume on Xbox mode nothing happens
3. You have to point the remote straight at the TV or Xbox
4. The 360 button makes nose if you move the remote
5. If you don’t have a TV remote or Cable remote you are screwed
6. The Green light goes into other buttons giving you the impression that you have more set keys
7. DVDR or Tivo users the record, Play, rewind, etc can’t be synced with the Xbox 360 buttons (which would be a nice feature)
8. Can’t tell what mode you are in until your press a button
9. Other things can interfere with the remote
So i guess what i am saying is There are a lot of buttons that could really make cable and Tv use very easy but you can set. You could just use your controller to do 98% of the Remote features. So my opinion if you have like $15 laying around or have Game credit (like i did at Gamestop) then Get the remote. At least the price went down from $30 to $14.95
2 Stars about as “intelligent” as a 3-year-old with a cellphone
I bought this product at my local video games store because they were out of the standard Xbox 360 Universal Remote. In the box it looked great, boasting programmable keys and all but when I got it home and opened it I found that only the LOWER HALF is programmable for other devices. What’s more, it supposedly allows you the convenience of not having to program device codes by having you assign features from your other remote to corresponding buttons on NYKO remote.
DO NOT be fooled by this “learning feature” as it is pure laziness and bad design on the manufacturer’s part. To program your TV’s features onto this remote, you need to assign EVERY button. Not just the on/off, but the volume up AND the volume down button separately, as well as EVERY SINGLE NUMBER BUTTON. 10 out of the 22 “intelligent” buttons on the remote are actually number buttons. That leaves you with 12 other programmable buttons (minus 5 more for your volume, channel, and input). If you use more than one media device this simply will not do.
The product design even goes so far as to show fake labels above and below the buttons w/ NO shift key to access them. With all it’s limited use and fake buttons, it’s the equivalent of a toy cellphone that you’d buy a 3-year-old child. There’s even a “Guide” and “Live TV” label below the standard 360 (un-programmable) “Y” and “B” buttons to allude to TIVO programmability but their only real function is to get you to impulse buy the remote at the store.
Everything I’ve written here is in addition to the comments other reviewers have stated regarding lack of remote range, inconvenience of switching from 360 mode to “learning mode” to change volume, and unpredictable changes when using the programmed volume buttons.
Buy this remote if you only want the most basic features needed to play a DVD/browse media without having to use a controller. Otherwise, just spend the extra $10-15 dollars and order the real deal from Amazon.
