Additional Power to USB using this???

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1113235881...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Anyone tried this?

It looks like it might be useful for connecting controllers (+ external HD's?) to an (un)powered USB hub and getting enough power through the USB...

[astromech]

That's some random connector choices!

[robdquick]

That's definitely for unpowered external usb3 hard drives. I have a Samsung M3 which has the weird flat connector on it.

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I have a Samsung M3 which has the weird flat connector on it.

Me too. It's the new USB3.0 connector. Nice drive - but doesn't always play well when connected via a hub.

You can get similar cables for use with standard USB b cables (like you get on current controllers):

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For the money, I'll probably grab one and try it...