In our testing we found that the MediaHub worked exactly as advertised. Our PlayStation 3 read and played media off numerous USB thumb drives without skipping a beat. We didn't notice any discernable lag time comparing reading media from the onboard USB to the MediaHub's USB. Also, we were able to charge our PS3 controller via the extra ports with no issues.
Just out of curiosity, we decided to put the MediaHub up against an average four-port USB hub we had lying around. The generic USB hub gave us the same experience in terms of functionality, of course without the SD and Memory Stick connectivity and the fact that the generic hub does not attach to the PS3.
Priced at $20, the Nyko MediaHub is certainly a must-have accessory for the PS3 owner who was not able to grab a console with flash card capabilities. That said, if all you're concerned about is expanding your USB options, a generic hub will do just the same. It may be a bit messier than the MediaHub solution, but it will most likely be cheaper.
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Where to buy
Nyko MediaHub (PS3):
$19.63 - $20.85
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$19.63 | Yes |
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