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Wii Software \ Wii Update 3.0 quietly adds USB Keyboard support

hainaku
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hainaku says:
It's only limited to what it can do, but Nintendo has secretly added USB keyboard support to the Wii in it's latest firmware update.

The keyboard only works in the Shop Channel, Settings Menu and the Message Board, but not the Internet Channel. But they're getting there, and it won't be long until you can start posting on MyWii using your Wii.

Anyone care to test this?

08/08/2007
Okami
I don't want to wait in vain for your love...
leeman34
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leeman34 says:
no thanks feel free to do it your self though lol
08/08/2007
Soul Calibur Legends
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hainaku
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hainaku says:
lol i would if i was at home right now.
08/08/2007
Okami
I don't want to wait in vain for your love...
leeman34
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leeman34 says:
im at home but dont have a usb keyboard lol
08/08/2007
Soul Calibur Legends
I am banned for good reason. All hail Guyver
MrMorden
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MrMorden says:
confirmed - works on a wireless microsoft keyboard

no browser support as suggested, but wiimail works
08/08/2007
The Big Blue Velour Marble
hainaku
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hainaku says:
thanks MrMorden!
08/08/2007
Okami
I don't want to wait in vain for your love...
ozmodchps
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ozmodchps says:
Its a pity you can't type to ppl during strikers
or have a headset.
08/08/2007
Melbourne
Rainbow7
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Rainbow7 says:

hainaku said:But they're getting there, and it won't be long until you can start posting on MyWii using your Wii.



I already do.
08/08/2007
Bubble Bobble
Without ME, it's just "AWESO"...
Psyduck
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Psyduck says:
This is the time in my life, I love that I have 3 keyboards.
08/08/2007
Pokémon Land
jac33au
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jac33au says:
Anyone tried a wireless keyboard?
08/08/2007
Wii Fit
Hervey Bay, Queensland
MrMorden
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MrMorden says:

jac33au said: Anyone tried a wireless keyboard?



umm yeah - as i posted above, it works on a microsoft wireless keyboard. I have one that has the mouse integrated as well, but no mouse support. that would be just too cool
08/08/2007
The Big Blue Velour Marble
curby
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curby says:
Yeh i gotta buy one now.
08/08/2007
Everywhere
link2312
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link2312 says:
dang i dont hav a usb keyboard ill hav to buy 1
08/08/2007
Melbourne, Victoria
chucky110
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chucky110 says:
that's annoying if it ain't got internet usage for it yet
08/08/2007
Ninja Gaiden
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curby
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curby says:
Cause they will probs have to update the internet channel so it might be in next update.
08/08/2007
Everywhere
cmpa1970
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cmpa1970 says:
that's so sweet....
08/08/2007
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Sydney, NSW
syfox133
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syfox133 says:
This is cool, I dont think its worth it getting a keyboard thought i think.
08/08/2007
Metal Slug Anthology
In the corner of your eye
curby
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curby says:
Well when it comes out for internet then i will.Get one
08/08/2007
Everywhere
aeSentinel
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aeSentinel says:
I don't care until it works in the Internet Channel. I'm actually quite surprised Nintendo didn't patch it already.
08/08/2007
Queensland
ZOIDBERG
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ZOIDBERG says:
So a wireless USB Keyboard works on the Wii now? Can anyone recommend a nice cheap wireless keyboard for me to get and where from for how much?
15/08/2007
Mario Kart Wii
Planet Earth, New New York
hainaku
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hainaku says:
it doesn't work on the internet channel yet, but you can use it in the shop channel and when typing messages in the message board.
15/08/2007
Okami
I don't want to wait in vain for your love...
ZOIDBERG
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ZOIDBERG says:
thats cool thats what I want it for
So a wireless one works tho? I thought a wireless one would be a tad different in setting up to a corded usb one
15/08/2007
Mario Kart Wii
Planet Earth, New New York
hainaku
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hainaku says:
MrMorden tested a wireless keyboard and it works.
15/08/2007
Okami
I don't want to wait in vain for your love...
ZOIDBERG
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ZOIDBERG says:  
know of any good cheap ones and where to get them then?
15/08/2007
Mario Kart Wii
Planet Earth, New New York
MrMorden
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MrMorden says:
cgi.ebay.com.au/
15/08/2007
The Big Blue Velour Marble
 
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