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Just as PDP stepped in to make a remote for Microsoft, Oyrlize stepped in to "fix" PDP's Talon. So far, there's nothing new to report.įor those with a PDP Talon and a loose battery door, there is a $7 solution. Microsoft's last remote was the subpar mini one from 2014. Indeed, I wrote in 2017 that Microsoft should make a serious remote for Xbox – one that includes Xbox Wireless support, and maybe a microphone to catch up to Apple and Amazon. There aren't a ton of options when it comes to media remotes for Xbox. PDP did redesign the mechanism, so it seems better, but if you are skeptical, you're not wrong. Many of us got burned on the last PDP remote, which, while significant, did have an annoying major flaw. I never used those buttons, so this change does not bother me, but it is something to consider yourself.įinally, there is the concern over build quality and that battery door.
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Considering how Microsoft has effectively dropped support for live cable TV integration and more people cord-cutting with apps like YouTube TV, Sling, Hulu, HBO Max, Netflix, VUDU, and more, this is not a surprising move. In total, the keys dropped from 36 on the Talon to just 15 on this new model. The removal of the number pad, record button for live TV, closed-caption (CC) toggle, and even a programmable key that could be used to quick-launch your favorite app will be a negative for some. A couple of drops on a hardware floor could rattle that sliding battery door off, or worse, maybe crack something. But it's hard to deny that this remote does feel a tad weak. Due to how the human brain works, whenever something is super light, we tend to think of it as lesser quality, even though that is not necessarily true.
Of course, it is at only $20, so at least the price reflects the expectation. Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central)Īt just 78 grams with batteries (56 grams without!), it is hard to deny that this remote feels a bit … cheap. The remote is ergonomic, is pleasant to hold, and the smaller size makes it easier to handle. There is no way to control the backlighting either. Of course, such a feature inevitably eats into those batteries, which will need to be changed in six months or so depending on usage.
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It is not too bright, but aids when watching a movie with low room lighting or late at night. PDP's best feature is the motion-activated backlighting, which illuminates all the keys. PDP still uses the soft-touch paint, too, giving the remote a nice warm feel compared to glossy plastic designs. The buttons feature a satisfying click when pressing. Using the now more prominent Xbox button, you can access the menu, simulate the XYAB buttons, control volume, and navigate the Xbox UI using the D-pad. You slap into two AAA batteries (not included) and point it at an Xbox for instant access. There is no programming of the PDP remote. The PDP Media Remote for Xbox fills a huge void left by Microsoft, making it easy to recommend.
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Since both the Xbox Series X|S (and older Xbox One models) all have an IR blaster, this makes this remote highly compatible. A typical infrared (IR) sensor is used on this remote.
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