Why don't we just use the USB port?

[funkamatic]

Sorry, I'm new here and I couldn't find the answers to some of my dumb questions on faq's, tutorials ect.

I know Nintndo has the USB port locked and all, but homebrewers have opened it up. Why can't we just use Gecko OS and WiiRD with it?

[Gunnex]

It may be that the Wii's USB ports are USB 1.1 and could not be fast enough to do things such as live debugging.

[GaryCXJk]

No, the Wii USB port uses USB 2.0, but I imagine the USB port isn't accessible in GameCube mode.

[Lunar]

why did nintendo lock it anyway? was it only made to be used for recharging docks and other stuff?

[Power Marshall]

why did nintendo lock it anyway? was it only made to be used for recharging docks and other stuff?

probably for something secret! :lol:

[Nuke]

[Panda On Smack]

USB Cat, awesome