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E3 08: Logitech making a wireless keyboard for Wii, racing wheel for PS3 photo

Waaaaay back in 2007 you may recall that Nintendo released a system update that added keyboard support. I’m kind of surprised that it’s taken so long, but we’re finally seeing a peripheral set to cash in on the crowd of Wii owners that really like using the Internet Channel.

This new wireless keyboard is being manufactured by Logitech and is officially licensed by Nintendo. It’ll have some buttons that are designed specifically for the Internet Channel, such as keys for Zooming In and Out, going Forward and Back, Quiting, and selecting OK. There isn’t a release date yet, but it will be selling for $49.99. I’ve really only ever used the Internet Channel to play some browser games and watch Youtube videos, so it isn’t a product that really appeals much to me.

The second Logitech device announced is a new wireless racing wheel for the PlayStation 3. Beyond the fact that it is both a “racing wheel” and “wireless” we really don’t know much about it yet.

Do you see yourself picking either of these up when they release?

[Thanks, Adam and Brain]








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whormongr's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/15/2008 10:40
whormongr
I would rather have the wireless keyboard for ps3 w/ ps3 functions
topgeargorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/15/2008 10:41
topgeargorilla
I don't need one
Maurice Tan's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/15/2008 10:47
Maurice Tan
How useful!

Nope.
Spitfire's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/15/2008 10:59
Spitfire
who the hell uses their Wii to browse the internet?
I think I dled the internet channel just so I could dl SOMETHING at the time. I hope those didnt cost much to make.
Josh Tolentino's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/15/2008 11:09
Josh Tolentino
@whormongr

Exactly. I wonder if this wireless Wii-keyboard will be bluetooth. Then it'd be PS3 compatible...
whoatemyfood's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/15/2008 11:40
whoatemyfood
If that's the case, I'm hoping for a port of Typing of the Dead on Wii.
groebo's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/15/2008 12:27
groebo
Logitech : FAIL

other than the fact that this isn't needed, it isn't bluetooth either... so every time i want to enter in information its going to screw with my wireless connection that i have to use w/ the wii unless i want to spend 30 bux on a usb2eth...

Package Contents

o Logitech® Cordless Keyboard for Wii™
o 2.4 GHz USB mini-receiver
o Quick-start guide
o 2 AA batteries
o 1-year limited hardware warranty
John B's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/15/2008 13:24
John B
This is so-o-o stupid. I have already used an off-the-shelf wireless keyboard with the Wii. (A Logitech keyboard, in fact.) I found it to be utterly useless from a necessity perspective. No Wii games are ASWD-based and having such games defeats the whole idea of the Wiimote.

This is a really, really stupid idea.

Bad form, Logitech. How about a more interesting market by offering wireless trackballs for the PC for those of us who hate to use mice when playing R6V2 or Battlefield 2142?!
Aaron Mxy Yost's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/15/2008 15:27
Aaron Mxy Yost
I have a Microsoft wireless keyboard I got for $17 off Amazon that works just fine. And all the Internet Channel specific shortcuts they mention are already supported.

@ Spitfire: I do, pretty much every day. My PC is in the bedroom, and surfing the web is way more convenient if I want to get online for a bit late at night after work or during the day while I'm hanging out with the kiddo.
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/16/2008 01:49
Bob Muir
I can't see these selling well, since using the regular controller isn't that bad.
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