Get a Logitech Harmony Universal Remote for Xbox 360 for $49.99

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If you decided to take advantage of Tuesday's mention of an Xbox 360 deal and plan to utilize the console's media-center features, you'll want a good remote to go with it. Look no further than the Logitech Harmony Advanced Universal Remote for Xbox 360, which eCost has on sale for $49.99 (plus shipping).

In case you're not familiar with the Harmony line of remotes, their claim to fame is browser-based programming, which makes for relatively easy setup of devices, activities, and so on. Plus, they have built-in onscreen help, which is great for visiting babysitters, grandparents, etc.

I've used several Harmony remotes over the years, and while they're not perfect, they're definitely the best of their breed.

This particular Harmony was designed with the Xbox 360 in mind, right down to the four controller-colored X, Y, A, and B buttons. You can use it to operate not only the 360's media-center functions, but also your entire home theater. CNET's review of the Harmony 360 has more details.

These are new remotes, not refurbs, and you don't have to deal with any rebates. Definitely worth a look if you're an Xbox 360 owner.

[MakaiOokami]

So it begins huh? You're not going to be bombarding us with "360 deals" right? I mean once you get into getting enough of the accessories for that thing, you find that it becomes REAL expensive REAL fast.

If you get this and the product added yesturday your total would be 220 after tax and possibly shipping. I hope you offer them a decently priced 360HDD because those prices are ridiculous and they'll need all the savings they can get.

[drewsmith70]

I think he's bombarding us with "media extender" deals. The cheapest media extender I could find on the web that wasn't an XBox was around $180. I think what he's saying is that the XBox is a helluva deal because for about the same price, you also get a current-gen gaming console. Much in the same way you might buy a PS3 for the Blu-Ray.

[MakaiOokami]

Ya but atleast the media extender doesn't have a 12-30 percent chance of failure.

[jeitzen]

Out of stock, I ordered one this morning and they emailed me right now saying the order was canceled.

When I called they told me that it was out of stock for this price, then he said just out of stock.

[rickbroida]

D'oh! Sorry about that. It does happen...

[rickbroida]

Hmmm... the site still lists them as "in stock." Weird.

[j_a_s_p_e_r]

I've had this happen more than once with eCost.com, they sell these deals then tell you no stock. I contacted them and they told me their website is out of sync

[rickbroida]

FWIW, I've made a concerted effort to post fewer eCost deals because of all the negative things I'm hearing about their site and service. Plus, they charge unreasonable (IMHO) shipping fees for small items like memory cards.

[jeitzen]

Maybe next time :P. I was really stoked though. They have one on geeks.com for a little more. You should check you their site from time to time, they always have good deals too.