Abstract: A remote control game console device for remotely controlling a media device is provided. A related system and method is included. The device includes a body, circuitry and multiple control input mechanisms that generate and send control signals to a media device by wireless communications. The multiple control input mechanisms include a keyboard, mouse, directional pad, joystick, motion sensor and other controls for selecting and controlling modes of the remote control device and for controlling the play of games on the media device. The remote console further provides a system and method for controlling video games with a single remote, wireless controller in multiple modes and combinations across a broad range of games.

Abstract: A device for remotely controlling a media device is provided. A related system and method is included. The device includes a body, circuitry and multiple control input mechanisms generating and sending control signals to a media device by wireless communications. The multiple control input mechanisms include a keyboard, mouse, directional pad and various keys for selecting and controlling modes of the remote control device and the appearance and movement of images displayed on the display of the media device. The device further includes its own display for displaying entries to the keyboard of the device concurrently with engaging the keys, such as when a user enters the name of a command, program, address or search string. The display further includes a light sensitive display for illumination of a backlight when the ambient light goes below a certain threshold.