PS3 needs REAR USB ports. - Blu-ray Forum

richieb1971 · 02-27-2008, 10:18 PM

GRRRR, I hate having stuff coming out the front. I can see the point of having front USB's but can't we have rear ones for permanent camera/HDD connection?

To top it off, they have 4 of the blighters.. Too messy imo.

iNCREDiPiNOY · 02-27-2008, 10:22 PM

I saw the modded USB rear on youtube.

RV4BLU · 02-27-2008, 10:27 PM

I agree. To messy having the usb ports in the front.

big angry · 02-28-2008, 05:24 AM

I could make a dirty joke here but I'll refrain.

.....you're welcome.

Radimus · 02-28-2008, 05:56 AM

turn your PS3 so theyre on the left?

disc drive would still be up front and easily accesible.

Icemage · 02-28-2008, 05:58 AM

Use a USB hub, connect one wire, and put the hub behind your PS3. Problem solved.

iNCREDiPiNOY · 02-28-2008, 06:00 AM

If you have external Slim USB 6-ports, you can plug in one of the 2-4 USB ports and mount the external Slim at the rear.

dpomp · 02-28-2008, 06:02 AM

yeah it could use a couple in the back

Maaz · 02-28-2008, 06:08 AM

i want them how they are i would hate to have to reach back to plug those in.

Malosch78 · 02-28-2008, 06:26 AM

4 in the back and 2 in the front ... no jokes

WeApOn · 02-28-2008, 06:46 AM

I agree. I really wish they were in the back. At least 2 of them. But I've got my PS3 facing me now so the wires kind of all go behind in regardless.

Damn Rock Band for not having everything bluetooth.

WriteSimply · 02-28-2008, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malosch78

4 in the back and 2 in the front ... no jokes

+1

Plus, all of the connections (HDMI, MultiOut, Power, Optical and LAN) should be on a PCB that allows them to swivel, so that when the PS3 is vertical the wires from the back is well hidden.

fuad

eli1277 · 02-28-2008, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maaz

i want them how they are i would hate to have to reach back to plug those in.

+1 what a pain the ass it would be have to reach behind the ps3 every time I want to plug something in.

dk3dknight · 02-28-2008, 02:18 PM

I think they should have had 4 front 4 back.

Back for things that you wish to permanently have plugged in like a keyboard and or mouse and maybe external hard drive.

Front would be for usb hubs and other such devices.

EvolutionCherry · 02-28-2008, 07:14 PM

I do not mind my USB ports. I'm just happy I got them. It would be better in the back but I don't mind the design that much. It's no different then having the USB ports in the front of my PC.

Brian Cash · 02-28-2008, 07:18 PM

Being in the back would deff be better especially since i have my external hd hooked up and i have to have a wire sticking out the from and looks messy

slaizer2000 · 02-28-2008, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richieb1971

GRRRR, I hate having stuff coming out the front. I can see the point of having front USB's but can't we have rear ones for permanent camera/HDD connection?

To top it off, they have 4 of the blighters.. Too messy imo.

they should have included 1 USB port on the rear for people to attach hubs to. that way you can expand the system without a punch of wires sticking out.

Wireless USB in a year or 2 would be nice!

haushausman · 02-28-2008, 08:01 PM

I totally agree. Probably one of the only design flaws of the PS3 (and no inferred port).

I have my WD External MyBook HD, Guitar Hero adapter, PSEye, and now Time Crisis 4 sensors. I have to remove one to use the gun. And yeah, looks messy up front.

Anyone ever try hooking up a USB multi tap adapter? I'm sure one of those are compatible with the PS3 (every other USB device is) then I could hide it in the back and then have at least only one cord sticking out the front.

w_tanoto · 02-28-2008, 08:02 PM

i was kinda glad when they announced PS3 with 6 USB ports, 4 in the front, 2 at the back. now it disappeared. I prefer at least 2 at the back for my keyboard and mouse

haushausman · 02-28-2008, 08:04 PM

In regard to my question above: would this work?

http://www.target.com/GE-USB-2-0-HUB...k%3Ausb&page=1

Anyone try hooking one of these badboys up to a PS3?

02-27-2008, 10:18 PM	#1
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	PS3 needs REAR USB ports. GRRRR, I hate having stuff coming out the front. I can see the point of having front USB's but can't we have rear ones for permanent camera/HDD connection? To top it off, they have 4 of the blighters.. Too messy imo.

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02-27-2008, 10:22 PM	#2
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	I saw the modded USB rear on youtube.

02-27-2008, 10:27 PM	#3
RV4BLU Member Member since:Jan 2008	I agree. To messy having the usb ports in the front.

02-28-2008, 05:24 AM	#4
big angry Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	I could make a dirty joke here but I'll refrain. .....you're welcome.

02-28-2008, 05:56 AM	#5
Radimus Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Beantown Blu-ray collection:32	turn your PS3 so theyre on the left? disc drive would still be up front and easily accesible.

02-28-2008, 05:58 AM	#6
Icemage Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007	Use a USB hub, connect one wire, and put the hub behind your PS3. Problem solved.

02-28-2008, 06:00 AM	#7
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	If you have external Slim USB 6-ports, you can plug in one of the 2-4 USB ports and mount the external Slim at the rear.

02-28-2008, 06:02 AM	#8
dpomp ₯ Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Texas PSN: dpomp131 Blu-ray collection:231 Trading Score:19	yeah it could use a couple in the back

02-28-2008, 06:08 AM	#9
Maaz Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Trading Score:6	i want them how they are i would hate to have to reach back to plug those in.

02-28-2008, 06:26 AM	#10
Malosch78 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Denmark Blu-ray collection:219 Blu-ray reviews:1	4 in the back and 2 in the front ... no jokes

02-28-2008, 06:46 AM	#11
WeApOn Special Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Rhode Island, USA	I agree. I really wish they were in the back. At least 2 of them. But I've got my PS3 facing me now so the wires kind of all go behind in regardless. Damn Rock Band for not having everything bluetooth.

02-28-2008, 02:18 PM	#14
dk3dknight Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2007 Location:Arlington, Texas PSNetwork: dk3dknight PostCount: 0001 Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 2	I think they should have had 4 front 4 back. Back for things that you wish to permanently have plugged in like a keyboard and or mouse and maybe external hard drive. Front would be for usb hubs and other such devices.

02-28-2008, 07:14 PM	#15
EvolutionCherry Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Darkside of the Moon Blu-ray collection:78 Blu-ray reviews:37	I do not mind my USB ports. I'm just happy I got them. It would be better in the back but I don't mind the design that much. It's no different then having the USB ports in the front of my PC.

02-28-2008, 07:18 PM	#16
Brian Cash Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	Being in the back would deff be better especially since i have my external hd hooked up and i have to have a wire sticking out the from and looks messy

02-28-2008, 08:01 PM	#18
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I totally agree. Probably one of the only design flaws of the PS3 (and no inferred port). I have my WD External MyBook HD, Guitar Hero adapter, PSEye, and now Time Crisis 4 sensors. I have to remove one to use the gun. And yeah, looks messy up front. Anyone ever try hooking up a USB multi tap adapter? I'm sure one of those are compatible with the PS3 (every other USB device is) then I could hide it in the back and then have at least only one cord sticking out the front.

02-28-2008, 08:02 PM	#19
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	i was kinda glad when they announced PS3 with 6 USB ports, 4 in the front, 2 at the back. now it disappeared. I prefer at least 2 at the back for my keyboard and mouse

02-28-2008, 08:04 PM	#20
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	In regard to my question above: would this work? http://www.target.com/GE-USB-2-0-HUB...k%3Ausb&page=1 Anyone try hooking one of these badboys up to a PS3?

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