Are the usb ports on the wii ever going to be used?

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#1 Olimamidar
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#2 Keenzach
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they are probably just there for future use
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#3 NWA_31
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No.
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they do seem extremely pointless

you cant even use it to insert photos from memory sticks, cameras, phones, etc.     you need to use an SD (nintendo Laziness)

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#5 Lanto
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they do seem extremely pointless

you cant even use it to insert photos from memory sticks, cameras, phones, etc. you need to use an SD (nintendo Laziness)

9CHS

You would need to install drivers for them, but the wii is not a pc.

And they're already used for wired internet connections.

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#6 shockwave04
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There is a remote charger base that uses them to re-charge the controllers.
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it seems very likely since they have a contract with a hard drive manufacturer, but...well, every system since the SNES has had expansion ports, and the only thing I ever remember plugging into them was the PS1's screen thing
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#8 tomarlyn
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So far its where I stick my USB battery charger.
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#9 ArturoMena4
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Supposedly Nintendo is planning to use them for External USB saving, for USB Mouse/Keyboard (according to Willi.org)

Also... it can be used for any pheripheral that you can think of! I think, Boogey?...uses the USB for a headset...

And they are used for the LAN adapter... 

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#10 Kuruption84
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They plan for the future. The system is what? Eight months old? Give it some time.
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#11 Nintendo_Ownes7
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The USB ports I heard that EA is pluging in the Microphone for Boogie in those ports also Guitar Hero 3 might have it plug into those ports because all three versions use the same body guitar and so they will probably be able to plug those controllers into other consoles.
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#12 Warfust
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A few things already work with them, I am sure it is just amatter of time until we see more.

And you never know what a firmware upgrade will bring. 

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#13 RedSteelWarrior
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the lan adapter so you can use a wired online connection uses them no?
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#14 djnesh21
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well actually if you buy the wii charger kit you plug it into the usb port at the back of your wii and stick your wii mopte into the charger :D
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[QUOTE="9CHS"]

they do seem extremely pointless

you cant even use it to insert photos from memory sticks, cameras, phones, etc. you need to use an SD (nintendo Laziness)

Lanto

You would need to install drivers for them, but the wii is not a pc.

Not really. Most external USB storage device (along with most USB input devices) are designed to operate using only preinstalled driver sets, or "profiles".

Hense I can plug my USB flash drive into my 360 or linux based computer, or plug my camera into a school computer (which has anti-installation software) without ever having to install jack. 

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#16 zero030
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if they make a headset you could use it in manhunt 2. Like in the first one you could talk in the headset to distract guys
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#17 DS_fan_atic
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hopefully external memory
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#18 benben04
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I'd really like to plug a keyboard into the wii so i can type faster. but as long as the wii is avoiding open lobby style online play it won't be vital, it would make the internet channel alot more worthwhile though. I also like the idea of external memory. People say the wii is going to be replaced in only a couple of years, i disagree. The controls are really specific wii has legs.