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shams on 08 August 2007

After the 3.0 update from last night, it appears that USB keyboards (some at least) now work on the Wii!

http://gonintendo.com/?p=22600

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"I haven’t had the chance to check this out yet, but a lot of our readers are confirming it as true. The 3.0 Wii update from last night included support for USB keyboards. It seems that not all keyboards are working, but if you have a newer one you are set. I wonder what plans Nintendo has for this!"

Link

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Wow, that's pretty cool - wasn't expecting that. Opening the way for in-game chatting? Better online/browser support?



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Shadow)OS on 08 August 2007

Yeah, I heard about this too. When I went to check for myself, I spaced on the fact I don't own a USB keyboard...

I'm glad that the USB is finally getting attention. Now I don't have to take an hour to write a paragraph on the Wii browser. Well, as soon as they add support for the browser, which couldn't be too far off in the future.



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  • Wii- 100 million+
  • Xbox360- 35~40 million
  • PS3- 30 million
  • PSP- 30~32 million ------------- FAILURE
  • NDS- 85~90 million (Skeptical)  - FAILURE
  • NDS- 100 million+ (Optimistic) -- Success!

 

 

fazz on 08 August 2007

I'm checking this right now, I have a USB adapted for PS/2 mouse or devices, brb.



DoesWhatNintenDont on 08 August 2007

Please SEGA, drop Phantasy Star Universe on Wii now...



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leo-j on 08 August 2007

Please square drop FF VII on the ps store, thats cool using your key board on the wii.



 

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Shadow)OS on 08 August 2007

Universe felt very... not likable.

I don't know why. I loved EPs 1,2 and 4 (3 I could care less for), but PSU just stroked me the wrong way.

I heard in their latest expansion they are going to try to "fix" it, to make it appeal to more of the older users. I'll give it another go then.



By life end:

  • Wii- 100 million+
  • Xbox360- 35~40 million
  • PS3- 30 million
  • PSP- 30~32 million ------------- FAILURE
  • NDS- 85~90 million (Skeptical)  - FAILURE
  • NDS- 100 million+ (Optimistic) -- Success!

 

 

Katilian on 08 August 2007

Confirmed working with my Bluetooth Dell keyboard (acts just like a USB keyboard on my PC without any drivers, so i figured I'd test it.)



fazz on 08 August 2007

I tried it using the cheapo adapted I mentioned, but didn't work.

 

EDIT: I didn't read it is for Message Boards and Shop Channel... I went to check on Internet Channel only :P... I'll try it later, daddy is watching TV right now :|



Zucas on 08 August 2007

Hmm wonder if Nintendo will release a keyboard now as an accessory. Or pack it in with a game. Possible game coming up that has better use with a keyboard. We know how Nintendo loves to pack things in.

Though I'd rather hope this isn't a sign of no mic coming haha.



fazz on 08 August 2007

Typing of The Dead, combined with Wiimote action would be fkn amazing.