Xbox One Media Remote makes life easier for you … and Microsoft

Whether you like it, don’t like it, or don’t even care, Microsoft has never backed down from its position of trying to make the Xbox One a true-to-its-name all-in-one entertainment device.

The $25 Xbox One Media Remote may help the company achieve this goal while giving owners of the console a convenient way to control their TV shows and movies. The remote is sleek and simple, fitting right into the Xbox One’s less-is-more aesthetic. Its limited features are a hint that it was designed mainly for one purpose: controlling video playback.