Pros and Cons of the PS5 Media Remote

Pros

• Very simple and user friendly
• It matches the PS5 design.
• Convenient if you have the PS5 hooked up as the main device for all things gaming and entertainment
• It gives users the right remote to control the interface and mostly entertainment.
• With the help of the HDMI port, PS5 Media Remote controls the TV via the HDMI ARC functionality.
• It can replace PS5 Controller
• You can connect it via Bluetooth
• The Media Remote has four buttons at the bottom, providing quick shortcuts to some of the popular services available on PS5.

Cons

• The four main program buttons are impossible to reprogram to use for some other apps
• Remote navigation buttons are relatively tiny.

Verdict

Although the PS5 Media Remote runs functions similar to the PS5 Console, it provides a different experiences and independence, especially for other users not hooked into your gaming world. Most TVs the PS5 is connected to are Smart TVs with their own OS and applications. Buying such a remote could make no sense when these TVs come fully equipped for handling.  However, if your PS5 is connected to your monitor and other consoles and PCs, acquiring and using the PS5 Media Remote makes excellent sense for your setup. After an immersive gaming session, you can take the remote, hit the PS button, and watch some shows on Netflix or YouTube. It’s as simple as that.

simply hit the button and go ahead to watch some shows after work or play. It is thus a user-friendly remote for everyone to use at ease without messing up your setup. However, you may not need it if you alone are going to use the console and the controller sorts you out sufficiently.