Well, for media center purposes, it may be better to pick up a specifically designed 'mote like http://www.amazon.co.uk/One-All-URC-9040-Universal/dp/B000H9HY26/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1225558829&sr=8-5
For gaming, I really would recommend getting an adapter for your 360 controller. Lots of new games come with support out-of-the-box for it, it's of a high build quality, and you already know how to hold it, and where all the buttons lie. They're also a damn sight more comfortable than most other gaming pads.







