Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Outsourcing this is a very shrewd move, I think I'd want a laptop-keyboard sized affair, without the Function buttons, and an optional touchpad and clicker for those who don't want to use the Wiimote for moving and selecting (I still would).

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Hmm... a keyboard for my Wii. I can already type really fast on the Wii, so I probably wont pay more than $29 for it.

Though it takes a day and a half to type a message on the 360. GOD I hate that thing.

But a small keyboard, like Ethan Duffy said, will be the best idea. But knowing Logitech, they'll give alot more options in the future (like colors to match the Wii and stuff)

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definately wireless or blue tooth, wires are annoying and completely un-necessary.

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USB. Will not pay more than 9.99€ for one

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Here's a bright idea... why don't they do what Microsoft has done: allow any standard USB keyboard, and then offer a first-party one.
I'm sure not going to pay Nintendo extra just to use a console web browser when I already have a laptop, but if they let me use MY keyboard, I'll give it a shot.

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A small lap sized bluetooth keyboard is the only keyboard I would ever consider buying. It should be very compact, lightweight, and wireless if it has any chance of succeeding.

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This was just a matter of time. At launch, the Wii claimed that it would eventually support MSX on the Virtual Console. If anyone's seen an MSX ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSX ) it sortof needs a keyboard to function. So we should be seeing some MSX titles shortly after the introduction of the keyboard. I'm just worried that the keyboard will be wiimote-battery-powered, just as the VC controller is.

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I dont really think the keyboard is really needed on my part, setup already works well and I just use wii surfing for reading on stiq.

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Here's an idea; why not allow the use of a DS for a keyboard?

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i say release a system update that lets use use USB/bluetooth keyboards

then sell a "official" version like they do with the SD cards but maybe give the official one more buttons that would only apply to the Wii

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i'd love a keyboard, and to choose between bluetooth and wired, cuz my wii is 10 feet away from my couch, and i don't mind one wire

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Logitech should make a Bluetooth keyboard, and Nintendo should allow the use of a USB keyboard anywhere text input is expected. Allowing game control with the keyboard is optional, and probably won't matter -- unless we get a port of Typing of The Dead 2!!

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I hope they don't decide to screw up with a proprietary keyboard.

Enable standard USB keyboards, enable standard Bluetooth keyboards, and THEN make your own proprietary ones. They'll still sell like hotcakes and you won't have thousands of irate people complaining about being unable to use their own gear.

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Well, since nobodies' said it yet, I suppose the duty falls on me.

Oh my gosh, a WIIBOARD? Cool, that certainly would make web browsing a bit easier. I mean, I dig using the wiimote to navigate, but typing could definitely do with a wiiboard.

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Nintendo will release a keyboard that plugs into the Wiimote "dongle-style" like the classic controller does - I'd put money on it.

BTW - I just realized how weird "dongle-style" sounds. Heh.

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How about a software update to allow generic Bluetooth/USB keyboards?

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Bluetooth.
$39.99.

I'd happily buy one at that price since it would add a lot to my Wii's functionality.

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Hey all, i found this site... it looks fake and im not sure if it is or not but its cool

http://www.wiikeyboard.com/

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http://www.youtube.com/user/dc735

Wii keyboard and Wii mouse both are feasible through bluetooth connection.

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