360 remote control questions...

[Jebus]

Seem to be using the 360 for dvds more than the dvd player, so I'd quite like to get a remote as for dvd playback the wireless pad is a little bit cumbersome for my wife and sometimes myself, when I just wanna go to the menu etc.

I've seen 2 for sale, the joytech (cheap) one and the official 360 universal media remote:
http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/GE...e/Product.html

I was gonna go for the official one I've posted a link to...is that the best idea?

Long story short I pre-ordered a premium pack but on release day had two choices, take a core or nothing (twats).

I presume it's like a normal DVD remote, has a "menu" button etc...?

Cheers.

[EvilBoris]

If you are going to buy a remote you'd probably be better paying the little extra and getting one of the 360 compatible universal remotes from logitech

http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/product.aspx?code=KEL-HARM525&af=50

[Jebus]

Far too expensive for a remote I'm afraid...probably gonna go for the 360 official one!

[EvilBoris]

You could buy one of the mini remotes that came with the premiums. They have the basic DVD buttons you need.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/xbox-360-official-remote-controll_W0QQitemZ130005282545QQihZ003QQcategoryZ112847QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

[Jebus]

Good idea actually, seems to be only missing the numbers which nobody uses anyway! My MSN kept crashing when trying to message you!

[NekoFever]

I've got one of the Logitechs which I love, but I understand that a lot of people aren't up for paying that much for a remote. That's actually ?10 or so cheaper than I paid a few months ago.

I also have one of the official remotes that came with the early premiums which I've never used but it's a nice little thing, and unless you really want the number buttons (only useful if you need to skip directly to a chapter or something) it should be fine. Dirt cheap from the looks of things, as well.