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Offline MorningStar

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Would this work for Wii
« on: November 26, 2006, 09:11:33 PM »
I'm connected to the internet through a router (I live with three other guys) and have no way of hooking up my Wii to the net as is. My question: would I absolutely NEED to buy the Nintendo Wi-Fi adapter to hook up to the net, or could I use this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833156152

I would love to buy a third party adapter for $17 instead of Nintendo's for $35. Could anybody help with some info? Thanks!

EDIT: Sorry for posting this topic here. I just noticed there's actually a Wi-Fi specific forum, but I've never noticed it before.
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Offline Artimus

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RE: Would this work for Wii Wi-Fi?
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2006, 01:01:48 AM »
They're supposed to work. I have no specific experience with that one but it should be fine.
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RE:Would this work for Wii Wi-Fi?
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2006, 09:01:25 AM »
Thanks.

I'm just not sure if it's a wireless card for my PC which will RECEIVE wireless internet signal but not OUTPUT the signal.
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Offline ryancoke

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RE: Would this work for Wii Wi-Fi?
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2006, 09:09:16 AM »
This is a little off topic but I saw a NDS wifi usb adapter. Would this work with the Wii as well or just the DS?  It seems so much easier to find in my area than the actual Wii adapter.

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RE: Would this work for Wii Wi-Fi?
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2006, 09:13:03 AM »
I remember reading that, yes, the DS adapter WILL work with the Wii...but don't quote me on that.
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RE: Would this work for Wii Wi-Fi?
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2006, 03:52:20 PM »
I was looking into this too - I don't think that USB adapter will work. It's meant for PCs to be able to receive wireless connections. The Nintendo USB dongle is special - it connects to the DS and allows it to go online. You would need a router or the dongle to take Wii online..
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RE: Would this work for Wii Wi-Fi?
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2006, 04:10:50 PM »
Damnit! Why couldn't they just have added an Ethernet port onto the Wii, why?! So now, if I want to go online I'll have to spend $35 for their dumb USB-Adapter?
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Offline buglight74

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RE: Would this work for Wii Wi-Fi?
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2006, 06:21:01 PM »
I am using the Nintendo WiFi usb connector for my wii and its working fine
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RE:Would this work for Wii Wi-Fi?
« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2006, 10:09:09 PM »
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Originally posted by: MorningStar
Damnit! Why couldn't they just have added an Ethernet port onto the Wii, why?! So now, if I want to go online I'll have to spend $35 for their dumb USB-Adapter?


You could wait until January when Nintendo sells their Ethernet-to-USB adapter for the wii on thei website...

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