jayp2p says:

Hi guys,

as my question is mentioned above, does the wii support the use of a USB keyboard for the Opera internet browser?

Thanks

06/21/2007 Melbourne,vic

dsreaper says:

Has anyone ever tried?
I've wondered but use PS2 keyboard so I can't test.

The only real difference between a keyboard and Wiiboard would maybe be a couple of home buttons etc...internally shouldn't work any different.

...Someone with a USB board give it a try!

06/21/2007 Gold Coast, Queensland

wiifool says:

I reckon if it worked id be going out and buying me a cheapie usb keyboard!

06/21/2007 Queensland

dsreaper says:

wiifool said: I reckon if it worked id be going out and buying me a cheapie usb keyboard!

06/21/2007 Gold Coast, Queensland

DANisCOOL says:

Heck, I would!

06/21/2007 Wisconsin

eddeo says:

well i have tried a usb keyboard but the thing was it was a wireless but if anyone has a wired usb keyboard please let us all know. I'm quite suprised no one has tried but i guess most people would be using ps/2 connections for their pc's.

06/21/2007 Melbourne, Victoria

telljoolz says:

Theres a type of software called a driver.

A driver allows hardware to be recognised by software.

For the keyboard to work, you would need a Wii keyboard driver.

So the answer is no not yet. Not even external USB hard drives are recognised. The only hardware I know of that is recognised by the USB ports of the Wii, is the Wireless to Ethernet LAN adaptor.

06/21/2007 Brisbane QLD

Stuzz78 says:

I have a usb keyboard. I'll be sure to try it tomorrow and report back.

06/21/2007 Brisbane, Queensland

ricky says:

I doubt it'll work. If it does it'll be big news though, so my theory is if it does work how come no one on the internet has mentioned it already?

RW

06/21/2007 Sydney

normalguy says:

works for me =)

if u just use normal...non complicated keyboard yeah it works. it dont need drivers. if u have one with like u know...internet button, music player button, email button etc it needs various drivers from windows..but just simple keyboard doesnt need drivers (well it does but wii must have generic driver inbuilt) .

cyaz!
NG

06/21/2007 Melbourne

ZOIDBERG says:

hmm I might try this, will let you know how I go

06/21/2007 Planet Earth, New New York

ZOIDBERG says:

Just tried a standard USB keyboard in my wii and it did not work so I have no idea what normalguy is smoking but it sure didnt make him normal when he posted that hahah

06/21/2007 Planet Earth, New New York

Azza123 says:

Thought so... But I CAN'T wait for keyboard and, or mouse support!

06/21/2007 ''Blades Will Bleed''

knuckles60 says:

well if they decide to come out with one can anyone guess the cost....?

06/21/2007 Detroit, MI

cmpa1970 says:

think it just needs a software update downloaded then we're off.....

06/22/2007 Sydney, NSW

JackAz says:

telljoolz said: Theres a type of software called a driver.

A driver allows hardware to be recognised by software.

For the keyboard to work, you would need a Wii keyboard driver.

So the answer is no not yet. Not even external USB hard drives are recognised. The only hardware I know of that is recognised by the USB ports of the Wii, is the Wireless to Ethernet LAN adaptor.

06/22/2007 Victoria

ZOIDBERG says:  

I connected my PC to my Wii Via USB and it took me back in time

06/22/2007 Planet Earth, New New York

Wii-Fan says:

Surely soon someone will program a couple of crude drivers that will allow most buttons on a keyboard to work!!!!!!!

06/22/2007 Yarra Valley ,Melbourne, Victoria