Update: New Media Remote for PS4 Hits Shelves Today

UPDATE: Small, sleek, and simple to use – the new Media Remote for PlayStation 4 is hitting store shelves today.

The remote’s compact design and improved ergonomics offer intuitive navigation and control for your favorite movies and TV shows on PS4.

It also comes with dedicated PS4 buttons, allowing you to easily navigate through system menus and apps. Click here for details and purchasing options.

If you’re looking for a remote with extra features and the ability to control devices in addition to your PS4, read on for details on the Universal Media Remote for PS4.

Original story:

We all love DualShock 4, but sometimes when you’re watching movies, you just want a remote. The good news is now you can, since we’ve worked closely with Performance Designed Products (PDP) on a Universal Media Remote for PlayStation 4 that will let you turn on the system, navigate the UI, and control video content on apps like Netflix or on Blu-rays and DVDs.

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The Universal Media Remote for PS4, which will be available in the U.S., Canada and Mexico when it launches later this month, uses Bluetooth to control PS4 and can also be set up to control up to three additional devices, including a TV, cable box and audio receiver. It also features many of the most important buttons for navigating system menus and entertainment apps on PS4 including the Action buttons (triangle, circle, cross, and square). Like DualShock 4, the remote also features the SHARE, OPTIONS, and PS buttons.

At launch, the remote will be fully compatible with the following apps and services (with more to come later):