Best USB Bus for Slim? - Blu-ray Forum

WeApOn · 06-23-2011, 12:38 PM

My PS3FAT died, so they sent me a Slim for $99.. reasonable. However it only comes with 2 USB ports and I was previously using all 4, plus some additional ones chained into RB receivers.

Looking for some recommendations on any USB hubs that any forums members might have and recommend.

Devices attached include a 4-port USB device charger, my keyboard using MIDI-->USB, all additional RB equipment(wireless drums, 2 guitars, multiple microphones), Playstation Eye.

Just looking for something that can handle the load without any loss of quality.

Thanks!

Icemage · 06-23-2011, 01:59 PM

I use a Gigaware 7-port self-powered USB hub that cost me a whole $15. Works flawlessly.

I have a similar set of gear (multiple microphones, an Ion Drum Rocker drum kit, a PlayStation Eye, 3 plastic guitars, a Rock Band 3 Keyboard, a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, and a USB headset, plus USB-miniUSB charging wires) which rotate in and out of my USB hub as needed. Never a problem.

WeApOn · 06-23-2011, 02:25 PM

Thanks! Sounds like exactly what I'm looking for. Unfortunately, after a vigorous search it seems like that is no longer being sold.

Any others?

Arizona-Heat · 06-24-2011, 12:07 AM

PS3 Slim Media Hub
by Nyko
Platform: PlayStation 3

I bought this one from Amazon, works great, throw away the remote though.

WeApOn · 06-24-2011, 01:19 PM

Went with this product(Belkin). Had alot of good reviews and was very cheap compared to most other options.

Thanks for the help.

jamclaur · 06-24-2011, 04:59 PM

I just use the Hub that came with my guitar hero and it works great... Although I only have 3 ports instead of 4.

WeApOn · 06-24-2011, 05:08 PM

Yeah, I'm daisy chaining to my max right now. I've only got a few GH receivers, and those all get used up by the RB receivers without an extra usb port on them.

Honestly, I don't know how Sony even sells a system without 4 USB+ ports.

06-23-2011, 12:38 PM	#1
WeApOn Special Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Rhode Island, USA	Best USB Bus for Slim? My PS3FAT died, so they sent me a Slim for $99.. reasonable. However it only comes with 2 USB ports and I was previously using all 4, plus some additional ones chained into RB receivers. Looking for some recommendations on any USB hubs that any forums members might have and recommend. Devices attached include a 4-port USB device charger, my keyboard using MIDI-->USB, all additional RB equipment(wireless drums, 2 guitars, multiple microphones), Playstation Eye. Just looking for something that can handle the load without any loss of quality. Thanks!

06-24-2011, 12:07 AM	#4
Arizona-Heat Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	USB Hub PS3 Slim Media Hub by Nyko Platform: PlayStation 3 I bought this one from Amazon, works great, throw away the remote though.

06-23-2011, 01:59 PM	#2
Icemage Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007	I use a Gigaware 7-port self-powered USB hub that cost me a whole $15. Works flawlessly. I have a similar set of gear (multiple microphones, an Ion Drum Rocker drum kit, a PlayStation Eye, 3 plastic guitars, a Rock Band 3 Keyboard, a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, and a USB headset, plus USB-miniUSB charging wires) which rotate in and out of my USB hub as needed. Never a problem.

06-23-2011, 02:25 PM	#3
WeApOn Special Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Rhode Island, USA	Thanks! Sounds like exactly what I'm looking for. Unfortunately, after a vigorous search it seems like that is no longer being sold. Any others?

06-24-2011, 01:19 PM	#5
WeApOn Special Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Rhode Island, USA	Went with this product(Belkin). Had alot of good reviews and was very cheap compared to most other options. Thanks for the help.

06-24-2011, 04:59 PM	#6
jamclaur Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:849 Trading Score:34	I just use the Hub that came with my guitar hero and it works great... Although I only have 3 ports instead of 4.

06-24-2011, 05:08 PM	#7
WeApOn Special Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Rhode Island, USA	Yeah, I'm daisy chaining to my max right now. I've only got a few GH receivers, and those all get used up by the RB receivers without an extra usb port on them. Honestly, I don't know how Sony even sells a system without 4 USB+ ports.

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