Batteries are included in this VERY RARE, USED and ORIGINAL manufacturer Factory Remote. It is an Original OEM, not some cheap overseas knockoff copy, Buy the real deal and buy USA .I am a remote specialist so please make sure that this is THE CORRECT MODEL you need (DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE BUYING, BE CERTAIN- 99.9 PERCENT of returns are due to buyers ordering the wrong model remote). To ENSURE secure delivery THIS WILL BE SHIPPED USPS INSURED AND SIGNATURE REQUIRED UPON DELIVERY (IT?S RARE AND HARD TO REPLACE), PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR ADDRESS IS CORRECT BEFORE BUYING?? To verify if this is the correct remote for your device google the EXACT model number of the device with the word remote in the search field Ex: "Sony ABC-12345 Remote Control" Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: Capable of operating up to 12 audio and/or video components, this preprogrammed and learning remote control is designed with total customization in mind. Many of the commands are accessed directly from the device buttons located on the brightly lit LCD touchscreen. The MX-1000 features 50 customizable LCD touchscreen pages, of which both the text, and size/shape of the buttons can be modified according to individual preference. Included, as a standard accessory with the remote control is an RS-232C PC interlink cable. This interface connection makes it possible to completely program the set-up, operation and design of the MX-1000 directly from your PC, as well as upload data to your PC for program archiving.