So a few days ago I bought a Xbox (orignal) DVD Kit, why? Because the I’m sick and tired of the stupid Xbox controller…First of all, my Xbox is 90% a media center. It gets used for gaming once or twice a year, so why do I need a gaming controller! Secondly, said gaming controller is getting a bit iffy again, already repaired it once…Did a bit of research on how to add a remote control thats compatible with XBMC, and to my surprise the DVD Playback Kit comes with everything I need! Bought one off Amazon for ~$7 ($2 for the kit, $5 for shipping…sigh) which was a pretty good bargain, considering Wally and K ask $20 or more for it.
The Xbox has always been on the floor, sucks for two reasons: heat–carpets aren’t really good for dissipating heat, and secondly, the wifi signal sucks way down there. So I tried to hoist the frankenbox to the top of our big screen and to my dismay, my homemade HD (component) cables were too short! So I found some Monster component cables in the garage from the ye olde days of Good Guys and began splicing it…Let me tell you, splicing Monster branded cable is hard work! Almost chopped two of my fingers off trying to get the shielding off the frigging cable. During this whole time I finally decided to watch Princess Bride 
Must say, for something i thought would be really disappointing, it kept me entertained for a good hour or so. Anyway, thats my story for the day, sleep well! =)