05.21.2008 — ESPN, in conjunction with tvCompass, has released its Ultimate Remote that controls home theater solutions, set top boxes and IP equipment.

The remote has Wi-Fi capability, giving users one-touch access to Web-based content, including sports news, a weather widget, email, text messaging etc.

The Ultimate Remote can control a variety of components and "IP equipment."

"ESPN The Ultimate Remote is a great example of how ESPN continues to extend its brand into innovative products that serve sports fans everywhere," says ESPN consumer products VP and GM Steve Cipolla.

"Our Wi-Fi remote control is the ultimate enhancement to our fan's at-home sports experience by providing real-time/simultaneous sports news and information while watching any TV programming."

"This ground breaking Wi-Fi device design, based on tvCompass's patented wireless technology, removes coffee table remote clutter with one device," says tvCompass CEO Edward J. Zylka.

"The versatility of our design and the second viewing screen opens the door to different ways fans can enjoy sports in real time, using a familiar handheld universal remote."

ESPN The Ultimate Remote is available at Amazon for $300.