Is it possible to connect a USB keyboard to the Wii? I've got a Sharkboard in my collection which I've thought about using, but if it won't work (either through the USB or GameCube port) it's probably not worth the trouble of digging out of my big box of orphaned peripherals.
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USB keyboards... a no-go on Wii?
Started by Jess Ragan, Jan 29 2007 3:08 AM
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Posted Mon Jan 29, 2007 3:08 AM
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Posted Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:42 AM
short answer = "no".
At least, not yet.
At least, not yet.
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Posted Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:40 PM
No. But hopefully nintendo will jump on this obvious oversite real quick.
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Posted Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:50 PM
So stupid how these consoles put standard ports on them and can't even write the simplest of drivers (mouse and keyboards are nothing special to do).
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Posted Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:24 AM
No, not at all. Heck, even the Xbox 360 (as proprietary as it is) can recognize USB keyboards! I think it's ridiculous that Nintendo would go to all the trouble of including USB ports on a game system that will never use them. C'mon, guys, use a little common sense!
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Posted Tue Jan 30, 2007 2:07 PM
mos6507, on Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:50 PM, said:
So stupid how these consoles put standard ports on them and can't even write the simplest of drivers (mouse and keyboards are nothing special to do).
You mean "that console", right?
My 360 and PS3 work just fine with a keyboard, in fact I have a wireless keyboard/mouse combo on one.
I also hope Nintendo will address this, it should be a no-brainer for them.
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