Logitech Harmony universal remote for Xbox 360
By Marc Perton 
posted Nov 14th 2005 10:05AM
posted Nov 14th 2005 10:05AM
Ready for the impending onslaught of Xbox 360 accessories? You'd
better be, because ready or not, they're going to be unavoidable this holiday season. One that you might actually use,
if you decide to try out any of the 360's non-gaming functions (one can only frag so much, after all), is Logitech's
Harmony 360 universal remote. According to Logitech, the unit can be configured to control as many as 12 home
entertainment devices in addition to the Xbox 360, and is programmed for 360 control out of the box. Of course, at $100
(after a $30 rebate), this is a little more expensive than your typical remote, but doesn't your 360 deserve the
best?
[Thanks, Dave]
Considering you get the better-looking less complex official controller out the box (for a limited time, I hear), is there much point?
This is just a Harmony remote with Xbox coloring and functions pre-programmed. That being said, Harmony remotes are excellent and can be programmed via USB. If I had $100 burning a hole in my pocket, I might pick one up....
yeah, there's a point...this integrates control of your xbox into your universal remote. Complex? I bet like their other harmony remotes you just plug it into you computer's USB port and it pratically programs itself. I guess if you're really into your xbox and don't already have a universal remote, this would be the way to go.
#1: Where'd you hear that rumor?
We'll see after it is tested out. It looks pretty solid; although, it is not easy on the eyes.
Revolution Controller Knockoff XD
Just kidding. Looks nice.
#4: It's included with all premiums systems for a limited time. It's a bit different from the remote Microsoft is offering separately (no number buttons).
Hmmm... correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the Xbox 360 used RF instead of IR. If that's the case, that means this remote SHOULD be dual IR and RF for both Xbox 360 functions and rest-of-the-world functions. If so, I think that's a pretty cool, unique feature.
This is a Harmony remote with 360 branding at a very reasonable price. Of course this depends on the Harmony model upon which it is built. But for the record, my Harmony is the best remote I have ever had by leaps and bounds. If I did not already have one, I would snap this up at the price. If you don't know the Harmony, get to know it. It will change, well, nothing really, but it's a nice remote.
This is a hybrid of Harmony 520 and the Xbox controls. I have the 520 and it's a very good remote so why not buy it if it does everything you want and more. It's a smart move on both companies.
This is a hybrid of Harmony 520 and the Xbox controls. I have the 520 and it's a very good remote so why not buy it if it does everything you want and more. It's a smart move on both companies.
Been waiting on getting a Harmony Remote for some time and at this price point I'll be getting this. By the way, from what I understand, any Harmony Remote will be able to control the XBOX 360 when you program it to do so (it currently can control the XBOX).
#1 - this control is great because some of us use 1 remote to control our TV, receiver, set-top-box, DVR, DVD player, and now, our XBOX 360. The Wife Acceptance Factor (WAF) is huge on something like this. Home media is supposed to be easy. A universal remote makes home media easy. We might be able to operate our systems using 4 remotes, however, some users in our homes that have a less technical background than us cant or wont.
Yes, my XBOX360 will come with a remote in the box. But, I'd rather be using this Logitech remote.
i think this is a great way for Logitech to get more of their excellent remotes out the door. it was smart of them to buy Harmony to begin with. i have an 880 and i freakin love it. i've gone through about 3 universal remotes before this one and they all left me wanting more.
i'm just bummed this one is the pretty silver color (mine's dark gray), but i do have a nice color screen. we'll see how well it controls the 360 if i end up getting one.
I have an eeriely similar remote I got from Walmart for $100 but a lot less ugly....
Can anyone confirm if the x360 remote uses RF and not IR? Anyone?
I have the Harmony 525 (European version of the 520), but it only does IR not RF. IF it does both for that price, it's not a bad deal.
I've had the $500+ remotes from Marantz.
The Harmony remotes are consistantly better and easier for people to use. And, they perform better than the touchscreen devices as well. Go figure.
I've been really happy with my Harmony, and everyone else that has ever used it has been impressed as well.
No the Xbox 360 does not use RF for the remote functions. There is a dedicated IR port on the front of the Xbox. The RF is only for the wireless controllers.
Engadgets sister blog, HD Beat, is give away one of these remotes to celebrate their 1,000th post.
http://www.hdbeat.com/2005/11/14/1-000-post-contest-win-an-xbox-universal-remote/
Check it out.
Now if only it could control my Barco as well
I don't give a shit about the 360, but will this thing work well on the original Xbox? It looks much, much sexier than the Harmony 520 it's based on.
Not bad, but do remote controls have to look like Star Trek control panels?
I guess it's pretty slick looking, but I mean after seeing Steve Job's keynote when he released the Apple Remote and compared them with other remotes, all of the sudden, remote controls look like they need rocket scientists to operate them.
I have the Harmony 880 and have been using it for the past few months and it works very well. Just got the Xbox 360 and getting ready to download the 360 code to my 880.
The question I have is do I program the 880 to accept the 360 or go out and buy the new Harmony Xbox 360 remote? Even though the 360 remote is custom built around the Xbox I would only buy it if I had my new Xbox 360 hooked up to a seperate monitor. Currently I use a projector to view DVD's, HDTV Cable and now my Xbox 360.
For those of us who have the 880 remote, I guess its a personal choice to determine if you should go with another remote. Would like to hear if other 880 owners are considering getting the 360 remote.
Hello everyone,
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Yes I just bought a brand new universal remote for the xbox 360 with the LCD screen and My child snapped the software disk in two....is there a spot on the internet where I can download the appropriate software to make my remote work? If there is could you e-mail me the website...greatly appreciated!
Eric Jewels
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/downloads/software/US/EN,CRID=2109,contentid=10174
What does 'safe mode' mean how do I take my remote off of it?
What does 'safe mode' mean how do I take my remote off of it?
over 700 in stock now, ready to ship SAME DAY before Christmas.
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