40g PS3 - USB HUB Included?

[Krolak]

Sony's new 40g PS3 only has 2 USB ports.

Does Rock Band plan on including a USB Hub for the PS3 versions now?
Do the 'wireless' guitars for PS3 still require a USB dongle?

[TreoRock_]

I don't see why HMX would include a USB hub for the PS3 when the 20, 60 and 80 gigs have 4 ports. It will be a waste of money.

[miketoast]

Sony's new 40g PS3 only has 2 USB ports.

Does Rock Band plan on including a USB Hub for the PS3 versions now?
Do the 'wireless' guitars for PS3 still require a USB dongle?


Yes, that is true

Don't think so
Yes

[wes_jett2008]

Wait...Its been said that the wireless guitar from the ps2 version will work on the ps3,How is this possible if the ps3 uses the dongle?

[AVC808]

the ps2 strat probably also ships with a USB dongle.

[Krolak]

I don't see why HMX would include a USB hub for the PS3 when the 20, 60 and 80 gigs have 4 ports. It will be a waste of money.

Why would HMX let people which have a 40g PS3 only play 2 players?
I would understand if the PS3 guitar was confirmed Buletooth (dongle-free)
That way only Drum and Mic would need USB.

[AVC808]

Why would HMX let people which have a 40g PS3 only play 2 players?
I would understand if the PS3 guitar was confirmed Buletooth (dongle-free)
That way only Drum and Mic would need USB.

they knew from the beginning that the 360 would need a hub. the ps3 didnt at the time because there were always 4 ports. only now has a watered-down version with 2 ports entered the market. and as someone pointed out, there are a ton of ps3s out there with 4 ports. why would the ps3 rockband bundle throw in a USB hub when we dont even need it?
that's probably why the hub is available separately (and of course to replace broken or lost hubs).

[Bakkster]

Why would HMX let people which have a 40g PS3 only play 2 players?

They aren't. You just have to buy your own (powered) USB 2.0 hub. Get one from any computer store, or you could splurge and get a branded Rock Band USB hub.

No reason to pack extra hardware when only 1 of 4 hardware configurations require it.

[maddrummerdan86]

i would take back ur 40 gb and buy a 60 or 20gb!
why would u have a system thats only 2 players!?

[Quastor]

Sure, they could throw in a hub, but then the bundle would cost you $10-20 more. Remember, the hub is the condolence prize for 360 owners for not getting wireless guitars.

[RJPelonia]

Solution: Buy your own HUB.

If you're looking for a quality one, might I suggest:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/accessories/93ad/


i would take back ur 40 gb and buy a 60 or 20gb!
why would u have a system thats only 2 players!?
Today's consoles don't require USB ports for controllers. Charge the controller and rock the wireless.

[thrdeye]

i would take back ur 40 gb and buy a 60 or 20gb!
why would u have a system thats only 2 players!?

The 40 can still support I believe up to 7 bluetooth connections, it's just that it only has two usb ports.