The console itself has USB 3.0 ports. However, I can't help but be very disappointed in Sony's decision to use a USB 2.0 port on the Dualshock 4. It doesn't make any sense to me. Any possible reasons as to why?
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Why does Dualshock 4 use USB 2.0?
Keep cost down?
Probably this.
They also probably don't need the faster speeds of 3.0 and I don't think that 2.0 is obsolete yet. They may also be planning on releasing PC drivers for it, but I don't know if you could plug a 3.0 device in a 2.0 slot and still use it.
Keep cost down?
Probably this.
They also probably don't need the faster speeds of 3.0 and I don't think that 2.0 is obsolete yet. They may also be planning on releasing PC drivers for it, but I don't know if you could plug a 3.0 device in a 2.0 slot and still use it.
You can.
Why on earth would a wireless controller need USB 3.0? It will charge the same speed either way...
I believe 3.0 charges faster.
Why on earth would a wireless controller need USB 3.0? It will charge the same speed either way...
I believe 3.0 charges faster.
They've already said that the controller will charge when the console is in standby, though, right? They're probably counting on most people leaving the controller plugged in while they're not playing so that they can use a 2.0 to save some money.
Because the only time it will ever be connected is when it is off while it charges. Why are you complaining about this?
@kaos_cracker said:
Because the only time it will ever be connected is when it is off while it charges. Why are you complaining about this?
Because it would be nice to only have 3.0 cables lying around which I can use across any hardware.
Shhh.
Weeeeeee.
@kaos_cracker said:
Because the only time it will ever be connected is when it is off while it charges. Why are you complaining about this?
Because it would be nice to only have 3.0 cables lying around which I can use across any hardware.
That's the nice think about 3.0, all of it works fine with 2.0 stuff. 3.0 cable works on 2.0 ports. It's basically the same cable with a little extra on the side. If the console is 3.0 out, you should be fine just using a 3.0 cable to the controller.
And I believe 3.0 can be "super charged" for putting more power through it for the purposes of charging, but lets be honest, it's not going to be a problem.
@kaos_cracker said:
Because the only time it will ever be connected is when it is off while it charges. Why are you complaining about this?
Because it would be nice to only have 3.0 cables lying around which I can use across any hardware.
That's the nice think about 3.0, all of it works fine with 2.0 stuff. 3.0 cable works on 2.0 ports. It's basically the same cable with a little extra on the side. If the console is 3.0 out, you should be fine just using a 3.0 cable to the controller.
And I believe 3.0 can be "super charged" for putting more power through it for the purposes of charging, but lets be honest, it's not going to be a problem.
A usb 3.0 type-B plug cannot enter a usb 2.0 type-B receptacle as it is slightly too big, but a usb 2.0 type-B plug can enter a usb 3.0 type-B receptable.
The faster charging of USB 3.0 can be implemented on USB 2.0 devices and often is.
Honestly, the battery in the DS4 is unlikely to be much over 500mAh and Sony isn't going to charge the battery at over 1C (500mA) anyway. So higher powered charging probably wouldn't make a noticeable difference.
The faster charging of USB 3.0 can be implemented on USB 2.0 devices and often is.
Honestly, the battery in the DS4 is unlikely to be much over 500mAh and Sony isn't going to charge the battery at over 1C (500mA) anyway. So higher powered charging probably wouldn't make a noticeable difference.
What about the fact a 3.0 micro-B port can connect with both a 2.0 and 3.0 cable, but a 2.0 micro-B can only take 2.0 cables of that format? In other words, the 3.0 version has wider compatibility.
The console utilizes 3.0 for hard drives and such due to faster data transferring. A controller doesn't transfer data, its just getting its energy through the port. And as people have said, the port being 3.0 means then controller will charge just as fast as if IT had a 3.0 port. I.E. it doesn't matter
@erel: why do you think a controller needs to use USB 3.0? Its a controller. It isn't transferring large amounts of data like a hard drive. Do you understand what USB 3.0 is and what types of devices use it?
Keeping the cost down and faster charging I guess.. USB 3 on the PS4 was a good option for the other devices like your phone, keyboard, external hard drive, etc..
Keeping the cost down and faster charging I guess.. USB 3 on the PS4 was a good option for the other devices like your phone, keyboard, external hard drive, etc..
Wait, using 2.0 makes it charge faster? Burn! There could not possibly exist a better reason to use 2.0.
I love these topics about computer hardware asked by console only gamers who don't understand how anything works. It's like an Amish person explaining how a cell phone works. They may understand it lets you speak to someone far away but if you start asking tech questions they will sound like idiots too.
Keep cost down?
This.
Anything that controller needs to do can be done with 2.0, simple cost effectiveness.
As a non-amish console gamer who understands how cell phones work, I have to acknowledge that it seems kind of backwards for a new console to have old technology...but did someone on this thread just say he's canceling his preorder over this? huh.
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