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Old 04-20-2007   #2 (permalink)
Richard G. Harper


 
 

Re: Using Xbox remote control on Vista PC

1. If the remote says it's Media Center compatible then it should be, but
no guarantees.
2. Yes, the computer will need an infrared receiver if it does not have one
already.

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"Bobby" <bobby@europe.com> wrote in message
news:e0VRxs2gHHA.1244@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>I can get hold of an Xbox remote control and the packaging claims that it's
>compatible with "Windows Media Center". I presume that this media the XP
>version.
>
> Two questions.
>
> 1. Will it work with Vista Media Center?
> 2. Do I need to buy a separate infrared receiver to use it or does it come
> with one?
>
> Cheers.
>
> Bobby



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