InsaneMegaCD from tw*tter suggests another way to enjoy VNs.
If you don't have a remote lying around for this project, you could get by with a Rii MX3. In addition to the keyboard on the back, the Rii MX3 also has a gyroscopic mouse function you can use to move a cursor around and click on things. You could get a Rii MX3 for about $12 to $13.