Nyko Media Hub adds USB ports, SD card support to 40GB machines
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Jul 2nd 2008 at 11:00AM }
The cheaper 40GB is missing a few features, the most noteworthy being backwards compatibility with PS2 games. However, it has a few other minor quirks. For example, it only has two USB ports, instead of four, and it's missing some memory card readers. (The 20GB launch machine is also missing memory card readers.) Well, Nyko will have none of that nonsense!From the press release: "We found that many of our customers who had purchased the popular 40 GB version of the PS3, which has less USB ports and no media card reader, were looking for an affordable solution to expand with these features," said Chris Arbogast, Director of Marketing at Nyko Technologies. "With the Media Hub, an additional three USB ports and a media card reader are now possible for all PS3 models, allowing consumers to enjoy the full capabilities of their multimedia system no matter which model they choose."
The Media Hub is expected to hit stores in August, with a rather steep asking price of $20.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
brettjr @ Jul 2nd 2008 11:08AM
Um, $20 isn't steep. For what it does and how it helps your PS3 experience it's worth a lot more. I'm mean come on, you're telling me sony removed all that stuff from the cheaper models to save only $20?
johnnyknockers @ Jul 2nd 2008 11:49AM
i agree, how is $20 steep? I cant even half a tank of gas for that price
Rowdehaj @ Jul 2nd 2008 11:09AM
Now for the PS2 BC dongle, Nyko - I'd be forever grateful! :P
Mo @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:04PM
beat me to it! an external EE and this ballgame is OVA!
paul @ Jul 2nd 2008 11:14AM
does it work with 60GB ps3
SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread) @ Jul 2nd 2008 11:48AM
im sure it does. all PS3's can use card readers and USB hubs anyway and im sure that's all this thing is. $20 isn't a terrible price either since you get it all in a neat little package too.
Mo @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:00PM
yeah, but why... just get a normal usb hub
FrankTheCrank @ Jul 2nd 2008 11:18AM
No need for memory card readers. My 20GB has 4 USB ports....and I have a ton of USB memory sticks.
Riseer @ Jul 2nd 2008 11:23AM
Ya it's a good deal if your into media.I have a 80 gig so this is useless for me, but nice to see they are givein people a choice.
Archon @ Jul 2nd 2008 11:19AM
The most important question is: is that a external powered USB 2.0 hub? If not, it's not worth the money...
Musiczone @ Jul 2nd 2008 11:31AM
Why would you need this if you have a 60GB PS3?
I guess extra USB ports is nice but the Media Hub would be pretty useless.
Ishimaru @ Jul 2nd 2008 11:33AM
What an ugly beast!
SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread) @ Jul 2nd 2008 11:49AM
yes it is quite hideous. possibly very useful but hideous none-the-less.
Snake @ Jul 2nd 2008 11:57AM
That's the first thing that I thought when I saw it...ugly :(
Averna @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:16PM
Late 80's look not rockin?
gabriel @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:36PM
...that's an understatement.
Topsu @ Jul 2nd 2008 11:44AM
And don't forget that it's UUUGLYYYYYYYYYY.
el sworodo @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:05PM
already have a hub and no need for a card reader have one for my pc
True_Darknight @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:14PM
Great!!! so now i can have my Keyboard, PSP, charge a controller AND my Playstation BLuetooth all in one shot!!!!!!!!!
OH yeah!!!.. I'll put it in the backs of the PS3 to hide the beauty!
hasher @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:07PM
am i seeing a face here?
blai @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:44PM
I paid $45 for four extra usb hubs so i could play rock band. how is $20 expensive? then again, this is Canada and we get ripped off every day of our life.
Michael England @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:08PM
I thought it was a rolodex.
Skip @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:10PM
Looks like a rolodex on its side...
David Van (Cool Prizes Inc.) @ Jul 2nd 2008 9:10PM
As long as it slids in and matches the PS3's color, I'm buying it... Or I can always buy an external card reader because I already ordered a smexy usb hun... o_O
Here's the hub!
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.7980