Problems with apple tv (1st generation) and remote

hello folks
my apple remote controllers (i have two) both now have no play/pause. i can navigate around the apple tv (from left to right and up and down) but cannot play or select anything. I have successfully paired/unpaired the remotes so the issue isn't here.
does anybody have a helpful tip? without being able to play /pause the apple tv is completely screwed.

get yourself an ipad. it makes a great apple tv remote
on a serious note.. could it be possible you have super strong thumbs and have broken both the play buttons? do you have a macbook or something you can test the remotes on, other than the apple tv?
try a system restore if you can't get another remote to test it with. have you tried power on/off then re-pair remote?

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