Nyko's Media Hub+ now available for shameless PS3 owners

Let's be honest here -- you skimped by snagging the 40GB PlayStation 3 back in the day, and now you're in need of a few extra USB ports and a multicard reader. Thankfully, your fortunes have changed since the days of your original purchase, primarily due to your drunken decision to bet the farm on Seth Petruzelli over the weekend. Whatever the case, Nyko's unsightly Media Hub+ -- which adds a trio of USB sockets and a multicard reader to the 40GB PS3 -- is finally available, and it's just $19.99 for those with no shame in adding it to the face of their console. So, who's tossing a brown grocery bag over their head and picking one of these up?

[Via IGN]

[sinai @ Oct 6th 2008 8:07PM]

lulz @ kimbo joke

[Josh @ Oct 6th 2008 8:08PM]

Well I have an original 60gb system, so I don't really need it. But I will say, it could be MUCH uglier. It isn't half bad considering. If someone actually needs it, it's a small price to pay.

[slarity @ Oct 7th 2008 8:32AM]

I think its horrible looking, but your right its not a bad price if you need it.

Im in the same boat, I have a 60gb and loving every second of it (except I dont play games on it anymore lol, its a BD/DVD player for me)

[I LOVE THE CAPS LOCK KEY @ Oct 8th 2008 12:05AM]

I have a 60GB too. You can use any USB hub or media reader and don't necessarily need to buy one specially for the PS3, as long as the device is USB certified then it should work.

The same applies to USB mass storage devices and USB sound-cards like the one bundled with my Sennheiser PC Headphones.

[Flashpoint @ Oct 6th 2008 8:12PM]

#1 I'm not sure how much he was paid off, but KIMBO THREW THAT FIGHT.

I've seen him fight IN PERSON. He basically ducked down and ALLOWED him self to get knocked out.


#2 Sandisk makes way better multicard readers than this.

[sinai @ Oct 6th 2008 9:16PM]

half a million. 500,000 USD.

also, you obviously don't know anything about fighting. come back when you've actually taken a solid punch to the chin.

[SKI @ Oct 6th 2008 8:35PM]

I believe he got winded.

[SloMoe @ Oct 6th 2008 9:11PM]

Kimbo got $500,00 for loosing, Seth got $50,000 for winning, Kimbo would have only got another $100,000 if he would have won, either Kimbo suddenly developed a glass jaw, or he threw that fight. Thats why UFC and EliteXC will never be as good as Pride, fights like that where its all about the money ...lame

[Muhammad-Oli @ Oct 6th 2008 9:28PM]

It does look kinda like a face though. Grinnin' away.

[chefgon_ign @ Oct 6th 2008 8:12PM]

Why do you think this thing is so ugly? It's about as nice looking as it could possibly be considering that it absolutely has to plug into the front of the system. If Sony had included at least one rear USB port it would be a different story, but when it has to be visible this thing does its best to disguise itself.

[Mr Epic Hero @ Oct 6th 2008 8:16PM]

Agreed... I see nothing aesthetically displeasing about this.

[Stephen Wilson @ Oct 6th 2008 8:40PM]

I think what they're trying to say is it's not white with an Apple logo...

[Josh @ Oct 6th 2008 8:42PM]

Agreed, as great as the PS3 is, it's a bit hard to design accessories that camouflage well with a barbeque..

[Mick @ Oct 6th 2008 8:49PM]

its because its not made by apple with a smooth white/brushed aluminum finish. personally i think it does not look half bad compared to any alternative. also i don't get the cheap out comment, don't every ps3 now come with 2 usb ports and no card reader. it would be a great accessory to my 40 GB that i was stuck with after my 60 crapped out and couldn't be replaced with anything but a 40

[UnixSystemsEngineer @ Oct 7th 2008 3:54AM]

Engadget hates itself some Nyko, that's for sure.

[Reefer @ Oct 6th 2008 8:17PM]

seeing all present and future PS3's only give you 2 usb's with no card readers. people will have an option to kill 2 birds with one stone. And at a nice price point. It's nice they made the hub blend into the PS3 without sticking out like a sore thumb

[D @ Oct 6th 2008 8:24PM]

Right now I have a big ugly usb hub connected, so this will be a big improvement.

[Chris @ Oct 6th 2008 8:24PM]

"Shameless PS3 owners" more like anyone who buys a PS3 next month or for christmas cause none of the new ps3's have this.

[Cornelius @ Oct 7th 2008 10:30AM]

I couldn't find a 80gig w/ BC and extra USB/card readers when I bought my PS3 in April. I would have gladly (and easily) paid the extra $100 for that.

Shameless? No, try unlucky.

[Peter @ Oct 6th 2008 8:33PM]

I don't know about you, but I can't find brown grocery bags anywhere; they all seem to have either disposable or reusable plastic ones.

[TKLee @ Oct 6th 2008 8:52PM]

will this work on the Xbox 360?

[Plothole @ Oct 6th 2008 9:45PM]

Software-wise there should be no issue, since the 360 is perfectly capable of accepting generic storage devices (just like the PS3). However you would need a USB extension cable to actually connect it. None of the three ports on the 360 would offer enough clearance otherwise.

[htd @ Oct 6th 2008 8:52PM]

I have a 40G at $400 + tax - 100 walmart GC - 100 sony card credit back

but as a real cheap ass, I have already picked up the xbox360 multi-card reader with 3 usb ports, cant remember the price, $4.99 with free SH or something like that.

[DiRT @ Oct 6th 2008 9:06PM]

Seth who?

And it's not that ugly. Heck, when it goes on clearance next spring for $6, I might grab a couple for my laptop.

[UnixSystemsEngineer @ Oct 7th 2008 3:57AM]

Sounds like some WWE or similar crapfest for people who absolutely, positively need a decal that covers the ENTIRE rear window of their pickup.

[Colin @ Oct 6th 2008 9:59PM]

Being that 1 of the USB ports on my 60gb is broken, I may buy this, need all the ports I can get for Rock Band.

[Barry @ Oct 6th 2008 10:00PM]

i dont know why... but it reminds me of that robot off of the jetsons

[cloud858rk @ Oct 6th 2008 11:19PM]

Lol, I just realized that it does look like that one robot's head.

[Niro @ Oct 7th 2008 12:01AM]

PS2 backwards compatibility.

[nick @ Oct 7th 2008 3:13AM]

no it's not - on backorder according to their online store...

[andy @ Oct 7th 2008 3:49AM]

how bout IR?

[Grey Acumen @ Oct 7th 2008 5:31AM]

This.

I have a PS2 slim already, if I get a PS3, backwards compatibility just isn't an issue.
320GB 2.5" Sata = $85
Nyko Media hub = $20

so for roughly $5 extra you get 4x the hard drive space. Of course, if you don't already own a PS2, then the 80GB SKU still is a reasonable buy, but if you've still got one, then the 40GB only makes sense.

Of course, the PS3 will still need to come down to $300 before I can even consider buying any of them. By then they'll probably come up with some other new SKU that will be 30GB or maybe just leave it empty so you can buy your own drive from the very start. Who knows.

[Byron Jacob @ Oct 7th 2008 5:47AM]

Even for the 60 gb holders... anything for more usb ports and another SD card holder is great.
2 x 8GB card slots to hold films etc whilst yusing the main harddrive for games and that is better than nothing i use one of mine for a fan cause the 60gb is renound for getting too hot. It gives me not one but 2 new slots!!!! I'm all for it.

[Verb @ Oct 7th 2008 5:49AM]

This thing will be great in the EU where the 40GB was all that was available for most of this year and even the 80GB they are selling since August still only has 2 USB ports and no card reader.

Why Sony screws Europe like this I cannot understand when according to Wikipedia they have sold the same number of units in Europe as the US and they launched 6 months later in Europe.

[Jonathan-DBOSS @ Oct 7th 2008 6:36AM]

I bought the MGS PS3 bundle pack back on summer, so I'm pretty cool with PS2 backwards compability, and don't need that ugly piece of crapware uglying up my living room!

[wutz @ Oct 7th 2008 7:42AM]

too bad nyko wireless controllers get their signals crossed when their receivers are connected to the same usb splitter

[farfisa @ Oct 7th 2008 8:24AM]

Sure it looks stupid out of context, but imagine it suckling at the underbelly of the PS3. Since now 2 USB ports and no card reader is the ONLY option when you buy a PS3, I'd get one of these (if I had to buy a new PS3).

[hawk_r @ Oct 7th 2008 8:59AM]

I guess I am a real cheap ass, considering I have a launch 20GB that I paid $50.00 for. My office administrator kids did not want it they wanted a 360. I win. Right place and time. I think I'll pick one of these up for the memory card reader instead of the cable Sony one that is connected now.

I guess Engadget pays well if you can call others cheap ass's.

[aeb430 @ Oct 7th 2008 9:49AM]

Not sure about the 'just released' part. I bought mine two months ago from Amazon. It may be ugly to look at, but when its installed (especially if your PS3 is standing vertical, its hardly noticeable.

And for anyone who was forced to buy a 40GB PS3 because Sony stopped making the 80GB for a period of time and none were to be found, this is probably a good option.

[Rick @ Oct 7th 2008 11:33AM]

I didn't 'skimp' to get the 40gb version, it was the only one I could get the 3rd week after the PS3s were released. Additioanlly, I still don't have a need for this thing.

[Big Rob @ Oct 7th 2008 11:50AM]

I have this and it's great.. I don't care how it looks, I have my PS3 in a cabinet with 12" fans for ventilation.