Top pick:
PDP Gaming Multipurpose Talon Media Remote
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The PDP Talon Media Remote looks more like a universal remote than a dedicated Xbox remote. All the standard buttons you d find on any remote are here play, pause, stop, rewind, fast-forward, and more but it s larger and has more dedicated buttons. Like most Xbox remotes, this one uses IR and has some limited TV control capabilities, and the soft touch coating makes it nice and grippy.$20 at Amazon
Budget universal:
Inteset Universal IR Learning Remote
If you re looking for something that will control your Xbox console that also works with your other devices, the Inteset universal IR learning remote is perfect. It comes preset to use with an Xbox, which makes it incredibly easy to set up. Simply by pushing either the A, B, C, or D buttons, you can set up the remote to function for Apple TV, Xbox, Windows Media Center if you re still rocking one of those, and Roku, respectively, making it easy to switch ba
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Best universal remote for 2021
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A lot of people have taken the time to upgrade their home theater systems during the coronavirus pandemic. After all, if you re gonna be stuck at home, you might as well have a killer TV setup. While immersive sound and giant screens are fun, managing an army of remotes is more confusing than convenient. That s why if you ve got a serious home-theater system or even a semiserious one with three or more components a universal remote control is an amazing device to own.