Platinum members also received a wall calendar with artwork from main Nintendo franchises, but somehow we're guessing they'll be a bit more excited by this TV remote that fully apes the form of one of the most discussed game peripherals of all time.

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First, privatisation in any form feels a fairly remote prospect at the moment, with the future structure of British banking yet to be decided by the Treasury, subject to final recommendations from the Independent Commission on Banking in September.

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This bus-powered, wired remote feels solid in hand, with function taking precedence over form.

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His chances appear remote, however, with India currently enjoying a run of excellent form and possessing a batting line-up as good as any other in world cricket.

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The workplace has become separated from where people shop, which is in turn remote from where they live, with the car as the only form of transport.

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These are all impacted in some form by a reduction of physical travel and the increase of remote work.

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