Friday, October 12, 2007

Classic Keyboard Available for Wii


Logitech has announced that their Classic Keyboard 200 is now fully compatible with Wii. The plug-and-play device is spill resistant, has a compact size and “low-profile” keys. The keyboard will work with Wii systems that have been updated to 3.1, with access in the settings menu.

VP of Logitech’s gaming unit Bruce Lancaster claims, “Now consumers can enjoy the advantages of having a keyboard to help them manage their Wii Message Board and enter text in the Wii Internet Channel.”

Get yours for the budget minded price of $14.99.


Posted by wii-play at 12:04 PM
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Wii Adds USB Keyboard Support In Update


Nintendo has updated the Nintendo Wii console to now support USB keyboard as they further expand their online plans and improve internet surfing on the Wii.

The latest Nintendo Wii firmware update is version 3.1 and adds a new key feature to the Nintendo Wii which it was surely lacking in the past, the ability to use a USB keyboard on the console.

This free update is a huge one as the Opera browser used to search the internet on the Nintendo Wii can now be used along with a USB keyboard. The Nintendo Wii already has a built in wireless networking capability meaning that right out of the box it is set to connect to any wireless network. From here you will be able to download the firmware update.

The Opera Software has also been updated with a few key changes to how you navigate the internet as well. You are allows to send favorite web sites to friends, save extra favorites locations, etc. This is all part of the plan by Nintendo to expand its online grasp as they also announced the highly anticipated Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii will support online play, as will the upcoming Mario Kart on the Wii.


Posted by wii-play at 11:29 AM
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