No products in the cart.
Sale!
PDP Gaming Universal Media Remote – PlayStation 4, TV
$78.28
Convenient way to navigate and control your PS4 with ease
Command up to 4 devices including the PS4, TV, cable box and audio receiver
Uses Bluetooth to control your PS4
Includes dedicated PS4 buttons for navigating system menus and apps
PlayStation Official Licensed Product
Out of stock
Kelly W. Krezdorn –
Stopped working after a month. Bluetooth just failed. IR continues to work, but the remote will no longer join the PS4. Share + PS4 button do nothing. Poor product. Look for something else. UPDATE: Changed up to four stars. This may help others. I had seen many on here with Bluetooth issues were the remote would just stop working one day and then they couldn’t not pair he device any more. Well I had read solutions that had talked about of to try and resync the remote by pressing the PS4 button and then the Share Button at the same time, Andy for many this didn’t seem to work. Didn’t work for me Andy like everyone else I was ready to throw this thing in the trash. However I think many including myself (and some of the responses are just misleading) needed to realize there are actually two PS4 buttons on this remote, the little one at the top everyone seems to speak of with the “PS4” text on it, but the other is the LARGER round button just to the right of the Share Button. It is this PS4 button (or more correctly the PlayStation button) that you must press while holding the Share Button to get things to work and pair the Bluetooth successfully. So forget that small PS4 button at the top. After figuring this out, things paired right away. Hope this helps!Read more
Shaggydog –
Thought I’d clear up a few misconceptions floating around here. 1. This is officially licensed by Sony says it right on the box and it has an actual PS logo button, while being sold in the official PS blue box that the PS4 comes in. They wouldnt be able to use that if it wasnt an official Sony product. Its not manufactured by Sony but a lot of their extra items arent, its still up to their standards as an officially licensed product and being licensed ensures it is accepted by the Playstation and its “ecosystem”. 2. The ONLY part of the remote that turns off after 30 minutes is the PS4 bluetooth functionality just like the Dualshock which makes sense since bluetooth would drain the battery. The IR is always on just like a regular remote for you to control your surround sound, cable box, and TV. So having to mute instantly is still there, or anything to do with anything other than your PS4 (you can also set it so the volume buttons only control your sound system every time no matter what setting is currently on). Pressing the PS button to wake up the remote isnt really an issue because even if the bluetooth part of the remote fell alseep pressing the big PS button in the middle instantly wakes up the remote AND instantly brings up the PS home screen just as if you would’ve pressed the PS button on the Dualshock. It works literally the same exact way. 3. For the Hulu app It says in the manual if some of the buttons do not work for some apps they might still work on other buttons on the remote and to expiriment. For the most part the X,O,triangle, square buttons all work like they would on a dualshock in most apps but on the Hulu app the function of O is relegated to the STOP button, right next to pause and play which work as intended as well. All of the functionality is still there none of it is lost. You can alternatively press the big PS4 button to pause and mute at the same time since pressing it instantly takes you to the PS4 home screen while immediately suspending/pausing any app (just like the dualshock would). Honestly I don’t even use the X, O, square or triangle buttons though because it isnt needed with the regular enter and back buttons doing the same exact thing. It is your preference. 4. For programming and pairing issues in the back of the manual it says to use ALL codes while manual entering the code to find the one with the most functionality for whatever device it is you want to control. THEN you fill in whatever is left out by using the “teach” function. I have a now ancient but still amazing LG plasma (tech geeks know plasma is best 😉 with old Sony surround sound system and the remotes manual has all the codes needed for full functionality for both of them (I badly needed something to change inputs). The easy “teach” function lets you customize it exactly how you like and add any missing features. This was important for setting it up as my main cable remote with all of its complex functions, I taught it the On Demand and DVR functions as well as the crucial Page Up/Page Down while using the guide which surprisingly didnt automatically work on the assigned buttons on the remote with my specific cable box. Luckily the teaching allowed me to add it though. Everything else had a button and worked without needing to teach, even smaller nuanced things like widgets. (NOTE: It took me a few times to successfully teach even though it flashed 3 times saying it worked but then nothing worked at all not even the normal functions, dont get scared what you have to do is re enter the code that you were using that worked for the device you were just controlling and all of your saved “teaches” will still be customized the way you left it, it just didnt register while teaching and bugged out a few times so just re enter the code in the manual again to go back to normal). I think anyone having a problem probably just isnt programming it correctly (its quite easy once you understand how its designed). 5. My single biggest gripe is not every key is teachable, as the dedicated page up/page down buttons didnt work with the cable box. While the Channel up/down keys did the same thing they are too far down on the remote and is annoying to constantly shift your entire hand grip up and down an inch while browisng through the TV guide. So what I did to fix this was teach the page up/down functions to the yellow and blue soft keys so I only have to move my tumb up slightly from the enter and arrow keys instead of my entire hand. This is crucial to me and I would have returned it if there was no instant page up/ page down function. But like I said the teaching makes this a customizable remote. So it is only a small cosmetic difference, no functionality or convenience is lost. And there are about 7 or 8 programmable keys in all including ALL of the colored keys (that includes the 3 colored buttons at the very top of the remote NOT just the 4 middle colored soft keys that some people are saying). Once the muscle memory kicks in and you get used to it the smaller buttons arent an issue at all. I like the sleek look of the small buttons it shows off that you have a more advanced home theater system 😉 The PS4 functionality makes it so much easier than picking up a DS4 to do anything other than play a game. I love the real PS4 buttons on the remote. This is a very well made and sleek looking remote. Love the colored soft keys and official PS keys. Good feel to it. I can now control my entire enterntainment complex with this single remote. I came back to update this review after a few months of heavy use. I never had to reconnect, reprogram or do anything, it is still working flawlessly. I am baffled by the bad reviews I honestly think either the person is simply beyond being able to even program a remote, or they are by competitors. Some have legitimate problems that messaged me in the Amazon answers thing and I have found most issues are with those super cheap no name brand TVs (like even worse than Hisense).Read more
Abner Yang-Lopez –
I’ve been using thisPlayStation 4 Universal Media Remote for almost a month. I use it to watch tv and movies through mySony PlayStation 4 500GB Console and overall I’m satisfied with the quality and operation. In person, the look and feel matches the expectations I got from the product’s pictures. It’s the same quality as theDualShock 4 Wireless Controller for PlayStation 4 – Jet Black (CUH-ZCT2) . Nice enough buttons. The product works as expected. It connects easily with the PS4 and controls everything I’ve used it for, such as turning on the console and pausing Netflix. No problems using the universal remote for basic TV operation. It synced as easy as any universal remote I’ve ever used and controls the volume and turns my television on and off as expected. The universal remote also works for cable boxes and amps but I don’t have either of those so I can’t tell you much it. You want this PS4 remote if: -You have a PS4 -You use that PS4 for media, like watching videos on Netflix and YouTube. -You would like to be able to do things like pause and fast forward while watching those videos without hitting a couple of buttons on the controller, a controller that easily makes videos rewind or fast forward if you set them down at the wrong angle. -You want to be able to control your TV with the same remote you are using for PS4. If you meet all of those conditions and you’re OK with spending more money on your PS4 shenanigans, you definitely want this. Both because it’s a good product and also because it’s currently the only PS4 remote available that’s also a universal remote. That being said, here are some points for nitpicking: -The keypad is not backlit. You will have to learn to feel your way around this remote in the dark. -Every few times I power up the PS4, the remote won’t work and I have to grab the controller and go into the settings to disconnect and reconnect from the remote. This could be a software issue that gets fixed in the future…I didn’t look into it, I just deal with it but it’s the biggest problem I have with the product. -With the Hulu app, the button you would expect to use to back out, the red ‘O’ button, doesn’t do that. I figured out that I could use the red multi-function button instead. Again, software and not a big deal. -Because it uses Bluetooth, the PS4 controls will go to sleep. This is a very minor annoyance (you have to hit a button to wake it up) that we live with as a compromise for using bluetooth and saving battery life… or something. -Battery life may not be that great, but probably normal for a Bluetooth controller. It takes two AAA’s and mine are about half way full after daily moderate to heavy use. -I have some problems getting it to control higher functions of the tv. For example, changing input sources and other menus don’t work as expected, but the remote has a lot of universal programming options and different brands should have different results. The tv I use it with is aSharp LC-55N6000U 55″ 4K Ultra HD 2160p 60Hz LED Smart HDTV (4K x 2K) . You probably want to just get this if you watch TV through your PS4. If you don’t want to spend the money, you can go ahead and keep using the normal PS4 controller and that will still work fine. But next time you set the controller down on the couch and your show jumps forward, remember that this product exists. Sure you could just be more careful or get an app for your phone, or you can get this… SUNKY – PS4 Multimedia Remote Control, 2.4Ghz Wireless Media Remote Controller with USB Receiver for Sony Playstation 4 PS4 Gaming Console Black(Battery is not included) but it won’t control your tv and it says it doesn’t work with a bunch of apps so thisPlayStation 4 Universal Media Remote is a better solution. You might as well just get it.Read more
Arnaud T. –
This remote fits very nicely in one’s hand, and is even ergonomically better than the old Sony PS3 remote. The buttons I use most often are easier to access than on the old one, and compared with the DualShock 4, it can be used with only one hand, with is one of the reasons I wanted to buy this product. The other reason is that the shoulder buttons on the DualShock have the bad habit to fast forward or to rewind, depending on how I put it back on the couch or table after using it. Clearly, this won’t be happening with the pdp remote. Finally, the fact that the remote powers down on its own after a while is more comfortable than manualy switching the DualShock off, in which case a special screen superimposes on the film or program you are watching. The DualShock can be set to power down after a while, but it will still lose charge and I’d rather have it fully charged when I want to play. The only thing getting used to is that you have to push the PS button to reactivate the remote when it has powered down, and the lag is a bit long. I haven’t tried to synch the remote with my TV set, so I can’t say anything about it yet. All in all, I definitely recommend this product if you use your PS4 more as a BR/DVD player than as a gaming console.Read more
John Wick –
This is high quality universal remote focused on PS4. The product works as intended but you have to read the manual a bit for pairing and device codes. It can genuinely replace your TV, amp and other remotes. The only small inconvenience is that, you need to press a button to switch between devices. I believe that is how it was designed. The remote has a power saving feature and goes off if don’t use it for a certain time. As soon as you pick it and press any key it starts working almost instantly. I don’t find this to be an inconvenience as other users have complained. Also, if you press the PS4 button from device list or the large PS button is turns your PS4 on- you just have to keep it pressed a little longer. Overall I’m pleased with this remote, it feels very sturdy and pleasant to use overallRead more
Obi Wan Shinobi –
I’m primarily comparing this remote to the PS3 version that I also own. This remote feels slightly more solid, and better put together. However (and I admit this is a niggle) but the PS3 remote could adjust the volume, mute, change channel and source, whilst still controlling PS3 functions like play, pause etc, without having to switch between TV and PS4 functions at the top of the remote. This is new remote does not recognise any functions of the TV whilst communicating with the PS4, and vice versus. It’s a small difference, but enough to notice considering this is a newer product.Read more
Dazz –
It’s OK, does the job, but it falling asleep and having to be woken up again by pressing the PS4 button is a pain as it takes a few seconds to connect again. I’m sure that’s to preserve battery life but I’d rather it have a rechargeable battery and a USB connection so that I can just recharge it every couple of weeks. Additionally, it could wake up when picked up rather than relying on a button press. For the money it could and should be much better but with no proper Sony one, this is as good as it gets at the moment and certainly more convenient than using a controller, but that’s about the only thing it’s got going for it.Read more
Roadshow –
I bought this controller 4 months ago so I have used it plenty since then. It was no trouble getting it to work initially and it continues to work, and run on the original batteries so that’s good. Where it falls down; As noted in many other reviews, it is annoying that (after a sort period of inactivity) you need to hit the playstation button first to wake up the controller before you can perform whatever action you wish. Is it a deal breaker? No, but it happens so regularly that it becomes an ongoing irritation. The bigger problem, from my point of view, is the inconsistency of the functionality between services. So the rewind button might simply skip back 10 seconds on Netflix, but on Amazon Prime the same button causes what you’re watching to zoom backwards until you press play, on another service it skips back a chapter. It’s really annoying as I watch things on different services and find myself constantly surprised at what is happening. (I rewind a lot to listen to dialogue I missed, or to a scene that was particularly good.) Finally, the main buttons that I want (play, pause, rewind) are just a little too small and tightly packed together to be really distinguishable by my (perhaps too fat) fingers as I navigate them in the near-dark. I often find myself turning on a lamp so I can hit the playstation button so I can hit the rewind button (and then maybe the play button if it’s zooming backwards). It’s a lot of faff when this controller was meant to make things easier. This review is sounding pretty negative but I am highlighting the weaknesses. For me, it is an improvement over the playstation controller whose functionality was not intuitive when it came to watching video, whose buttons could accidentally be pressed when it was set down, and whose battery was being drained due to my movie watching impacting on the following day’s gameplay. I was price-gouged when purchasing this, paying nearly £70. It was absolutely not worth that, but given the pandemic look-down, and my increased movie watching, I decided to just take the hit. In more normal times, do not pay anything over £30 for this, and only then if you are watching a lot of video on your playstation.Read more