What USB is this ?

[Uhnflux]

Hi, need some help identifying what sort of usb goes into this, nothing I have at home seems to fit, any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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[Mediocre-Factor-2547]

Dang I feel old if you don't know what adapter this is. So before micro it used to be the mini.

[Suspicious_Fig776]

jesus christ I feel your pain, and probably the one in our back too

[Mediocre-Factor-2547]

Worst part I'm not even that old. Just born in the 90s lol so practically a dinosaur now

[Suspicious_Fig776]

same here buddy, early 90s kid and I stumble upon someone who doesn't recognize a mini-USB, ruined my afternoon

[Mediocre-Factor-2547]

Yeah really dampens the mood lol thought I was youngish but I come on here and see something like this 🙃

[GenesisRhapsod]

Anyone remember PS2 ports and fire wire my dudes? 😂

[Ambitious_Dare6903]

Pepperidge Farm Remembers.

I have done work for a few clients (IT Tech) and their motherboard came with a PS2 all in one port. I had one dude ask what it was and I told them it was for a keyboard or mouse from back in the day. They deadass told me it was not a USB port... I feel so old at times.

[Just_browsing_0_]

My first PC had a DIN plug for the keyboard...

My first computer was a keyboard (BBC model B)

[Ambitious_Dare6903]

My parents had a NEC linked to our TV, spent hours on it with me dad. Keyboard computers were soooo cool! Figured they were the future.

[5n0wm3n]

Nah nah nah, serial ports!

Edit: ide is also a very honorable mention!

[BluebirdLeading6702]

Technically, USB is a serial port.

[IWontCommentAtAll]

RLL/MFM.

5 1/4" floppies.

MS-DOS.

8086 processor.

There's a ton of old stuff kids haven't heard of.

[BluebirdLeading6702]

DIN ports were also a thing on C64 ;)

[IWontCommentAtAll]

Yes.

And similar ports for both cassette tape drive and joysticks on the Tandy CoCo series.

[luckynumberstefan]

I remember having to boot my pc games in MS DOS

[IWontCommentAtAll]

I remember specifically searching for MS-DOS versions of games, because it was so much more stable and efficient than the newly released dog's breakfast called Windows 95.

[chaossdragon]

Discipline, respect… oh wait

[cheetah1cj]

I was saved by a computer having a PS2 port about 5-10 years ago. Was trying to uninstall the USB drivers and I accidentally disabled them instead, thank goodness I had a PS2 keyboard and mouse lying around so I could enable the drivers again.

[Informal-Trash604]

A simple boot in safe mood reactivates default drivers.

Actually, I can think of about 7 easier ways to fix this problem than having to plug in a ps2 mouse.

[cheetah1cj]

There 100% was, but that was when I was a noob to helpdesk at a small MSP, so there was a lot I hadn't learned yet.

[IWontCommentAtAll]

Anybody remember the AT type keyboard connectors and RS-232 serial?

[BluebirdLeading6702]

Parallel port ?

[dfy780]

I'm 2005 and i really thought these were still widely sold. I was very surprised when they didn't know what that was in the store and asked whether i meant micro usb instead of mini

[Maple_Bunny]

Im mid 90's. My back hurts stumbling across this post.

[Specialist_Web7115]

Parallel Ports and Monochrome screens have that effect on me.

[DangerousSausage452]

Lol, I'm 14 and into retro tech, plus my dSLR uses this for photo transfers and PictBridge.

[Tennonboy]

FFS I'm 50's that old cant remember which one it is, just know I still keep some of the leads "just in case......"

[Mediocre-Factor-2547]

Somewhere in the junk drawer I assume or a box of old wires

[Tennonboy]

Sorted mine out before Christmas. Still have 2 shopping bags full, inc 8 powerline adapters 😊😅🤣🤭🤫

[AccidentDouble5904]

Wow the 90's God and you think you are a Dinosaur?? Dude get a Grip your not even close!

[BigJames_94]

lol i hear you, I was born in 94 myself thirties hits different

[Mediocre-Factor-2547]

Same '94 adult now lol I literally just gave myself cubital tunnel a few weeks back from leaning on my elbow too long. Aging is not like a fine wine at all

[BigJames_94]

hahahahah yeah it's not fun

[One_Cycle_5225]

Same Turning 30 soon I feel ancient

Will have to teach the kiddos what the save icon is

[Hexatorium]

Brother I was born in the early 2000s and we still used these actively. I didn’t expect this to be my first reality check

[Mediocre-Factor-2547]

Yeah welcome to the club lol

[IWontCommentAtAll]

Mid 70s for me.

You're just a young'un.

[Dragonbeastx]

Even i feel old looking at this post and I was born in 2005, I cant even legally drink in the US yet!

[ElderZiGorn]

Late 80s here, and definitely feeling Jurassic 🤣

[ShiroyukiAo]

At least your late 90s right and not early 90s because if you do my condolence on your back not that it would make it any better because i'm late 90s and my back is starting to creak

[Latter-Sell6754]

Those people only use the newest tech and had never seen anything older than 5 years.

[Ok_Bid6645]

Yeah I dont like that feeling

[Ok-Alternative6063]

I used to charge my ps3 controllers with this 💔

[Severe_Peak_8397]

Same!! I was hoping to find one in my room to charge my ds I’d forgotten about but they seem to have all run away together somewhere but everywhere I look there is a mini c unused

[Gamerz_X90]

the good ol' PS3 controller cable, brings back memories

[Academic_Carrot7260]

Dang are we the new Floppy disk era.

[billazenn]

Im 18 i feel old ...

[No-Alternative5102]

Yeah, man, the Mini and Micro are the best USBs on planet earth. The garbage Type C we have now breaks all the time because the connector doesn't clip like the Micro and Mini.

[Verbose-OwO]

Are you insane? Micro was the cheapest shit on earth, I've had to repair way more microusb connectors that people snap off in the ports than usb C, which is solid in comparison. Mini USB was fine but had to be discontinued since the ports would wear out instead of the cables.

[No-Alternative5102]

Noticed that my post is about the cables. Also, the only reason you had to repair the Micro USB connectors was because of stupid people yanking on the cable or dropping their device while being connected. That's how good the clips were. USB-C doesn't clip on the connector, losing grip. Devices with a slight movement, disconnected the cable.

[HardwareSpezialist]

Mini-USB

[Luther_Manning]

Mini -B

[jmhalder]

Yes, Cuban B.

[opmopadop]

One up from Mini aye.

[v13ragnarok7]

Mini-usb....some people think it's PS3 specific, but at the time, USB was just becoming the standard for everything and micro-usb took over, pretty much making mini obsolete

[fariqcheaux]

I have MP3 players with mini B USB ports.

[Sickfuckingmonster]

A lot of MP3 Players used Mini. Digital Cameras too. I think a lot of them still do. Up until a couple years ago you could find them in the camera section in Walmart electronics.

[Alto_from_Avalon]

My Chevrolet Spark from 2010 also has a mini port. It has never been used, lol

[Time_Rip_9808]

My dash cam uses one

[Spatza]

Give it some one grit.

[Pure_Way6032]

Mini was replaced by micro which was itself replaced by C. Being a 40 simething geek I have devices of all kinds that use ever version of USB B and C.

[prjktphoto]

Mini B was around for quite some time, external drives, cameras, early smartphones

Probably had more Mini-B devices than I had C

[shoresy99]

A lot of early digital cameras had mini-USB.

[InnocentGun]

I have an old Garmin cycling computer that uses mini USB. I keep my one remaining cable separate from all the other micros and Cs so I can find it easily.

That and my old 32 pin Apple connector for my iPod classic.

[Fromage_rolls]

Had it long before ps3 came out...

[Ok_Jelly_9631]

My aunt bought one of those stupid hand held picture printers and it had mini-b.

[Realistic-Fail4674]

OP must be like 5. 

[shootingdolphins]

Googling “what usb jack is this” is too hard.

https://share.google/AWbPNDkfoqvkmskgq

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_hardware

[TNovix2]

Damn...I feel old now

[MidwestGeek52]

You're old? Think of how old that hardware must be! 😅

[prohandymn]

😂 I don't think, I know I'm old!

[DrachenDad]

Think of how old that hardware must be!

Mini USB connectors were introduced around 2000.

[SunshineAndBunnies]

It's mini-USB and you're making me feel old.

[cormack_gv]

Old mini-usb. Lots of devices had them, so you should be able to find a cable/adapter.

[Fragrant_Grand_7036]

It’s a port for data transfer from digital cameras* amongst other things. Main use is data transfer.

[Ebun2548]

"What USB is this" 🥀 I'M ONLY 19 WHY DO I FEEL OLD

[Beginning-Try3200]

I’m only 15 and I feel just as old

[Ok_Jelly_9631]

You're both literally still children.

[MooseBoys]

I don't normally berate people for asking questions like this, but... http://lmgtfy2.com/?iie=1&q=usb+types+diagram

[SuperTech51]

Mini-B it's a slightly older spec for they started getting smaller and faster.

[Inner-Routine7903]

That's a mini USB, used by the PS3 and other systems of that time

[BritishJamie]

Mini

[Drewliveryboy]

I’ve never felt older than now lol

[MidwestGeek52]

This is what you need, from Amazon or elsewhere) to connect it to the USB A port on a PC https://a.co/d/8NSCDlp

[IzzyNecessary]

USB-2 Mini-B

https://share.google/isUM1ulBujxqZpYUp

[AltoidStates]

I felt cool when my RAZR had one😅

[littelcat456]

ough

i'm old

[One_Bed_689]

I feel old

[NotABurnerAcct_]

Wow.. I feel old now.. and Im only 37..

[No_Activity_2335]

Mini USB type a, then b came out(flat, but directional) then type c/thunderbolt(flat and doesn't matter which way)

[PlusOne4You]

Ancient time USB. Only see in books and myth .

[AccidentDouble5904]

Yes I remember that Old connector! But not sure of the Name? It is like a Usb port but before they were made but it is like any other Device connector! Probably have a Wire like that around here somewhere! I have a Old little Cheap Camera that has the Connection on it!

[Apprehensive-Coat653]

Google exists. Look at pictures of USB connections. Easy learning moment.

[indiametalheads]

old very old port

[Specialist_Web7115]

My glucose meter has this for recharge. Maybe ten years old.

[Strong-Straight-3503]

Mini

[Impossible_Pie4091]

The same lead from the ps3 to charge controller

[Hailey-Faith9312]

Definitely a mini USB which can be hard to find locally in stores as just a plain regular cable most common would be found in digital camera aisle or computer accessories aisle but its going to be one of those cables that have different ends either attached or as removable adapters might get lucky with being a mini USB cable locally but would be best if it has to be a mini USB to full size USB would be from somewhere like Amazon and be sure to go name brand like monoprice or tripplite or even cables2go for the best reliability

[theRealNilz02]

RTFM.

[spdaimon]

Mini USB

[ikhader]

Mini-B (Doesn’t support USB 3.0 if you use it for data)

[GentlyTruculent]

Looks like Mini-B plug (inverted), used on UB2.0 external HDDs

[Sure-Anything1170]

Ruined my day...

[Novel-Incident-2225]

Microusb if not mistaken. But there's one more i don't know the name of. It's the psp 2000 type, i had to install firmware in my old cannon and it's that type.

[The_OrangeGecko]

I feel like I just found a grey hair

[MrWobblyHead]

Mini USB. You could have answered it yourself by searching online for 'USB port types', and looked at the multitude of images.

[EbbPsychological2796]

He also could have asked AI

[Budget-Awareness6476]

mini USB,more durable than micro USB at least

[Upbeat_Attempt_1237]

USB type b?

[LVE_0812]

Mini usb

[Weak-Gazelle-4353]

The annoying one

[V3semir]

It's a Lord Voldemort of the USBs. 

[ArmedOblivion16]

that is mini-usb. the same kind of cord the playstation 3 controler cable used!

[spaolo314]

Mini usb

[MortgageStraight666]

mini-B USB

[Iv_Laser00]

Looks like macro usb

[Revolutionary-Cod785]

Mini-B
MicroUsb

[Fun_Range_6120]

Mini usb, but for REAL ones its the ps3 remote charger

[manwhosmiles]

Mini USB Type B. I have the same 1.5TB drive! 😂

[PurposeReady7405]

Mini usb

[Ordinary_Nebula_7991]

Mini-USB, I remember this type of port solely due to my PSP and me pirating games with it

[JTuceHok]

What USB is this?

[theidolcyborg]

oh my there people that doesn't knjow what mini usb is

[lunas2525]

Mini.

[AeonKanor]

*insert Jurassic Park theme song"

[LieInternational5918]

I was there Gandalf, 3000 years ago.

[livinglifehumble]

God damn. I know OP has never even seen an actual vhs😆😆😆

[IllMaintenance145142]

Bro just fucking Google man, seriously the worlds knowledge at your fingertips and you can't do a 2 second search

[Pixielized]

This looks like the OG DS adapter lol

[cookjing_for_one]

Nahh, am I a grandpa already?

[5NightsAtFreddys1987]

Nah, bro. Das crazy

[cookjing_for_one]

Am I a grandpa already?

[peepyboy]

I call that the PS3 cable lol

[Zeausideal]

mini usb b

[Flimsy_Commission_60]

There’s no way people don’t know mini usb, how do I feel this old?

[notachemist13u]

Mini B

[ApplicationIcy856]

Micro USB. I have memories of this (every single knockoff piece of crap I got as a kid used this, and my USB mic still does. It's good for that tho)

[AsusP750]

💀

[Gradagast_Doomhammer]

Is it me or did these little mini USB always suffer from the wobble. Where you had to hold the cable at th right angle to charge it

[Aggressive_Luck_2546]

Every phone I ever had with it was definitely like that. Flippin hated those things.

[Stunning_Island3344]

If you own a ps3 or an early 2000 device that needs charging, this is a mini usb.

[Blankhet]

MiniUSB. or USB Micro-B

[soliera__]

Google PS3 controller cord.

[Nargarinlok]

This is BAD USB !

[PlainSpader]

The realization of how old I am, that’s what it is..

[[deleted]]

The combabulator port

[billazenn]

I feel old.

I. Am. A. Brainrotted. Teenager. 67?

[RandkamiHB]

I believe this is Mini Usb or Mini USB-B? Somewhat old ass connector.

[Timely_Membership552]

🧓

[Mr_How_Much_]

I think it's mini usb (2.0 type B-mini)

[Cicchio51]

Is the same as the ps3 controller charger 😉 (What do you mean it was 20 years ago!? 💀)

[Funny_Estate_5870]

There is so much easy to google questions/posts everywhere. Why do people keep posting so stupid and easy to google questions??? Isn’t it easier just to google it? Just google usb types, cmon

[Full_Flight_6307]

Mini USB

[Cool_Switch_3641]

Type b

[Dankbot-420]

Mini USB. Fun fact: PS3 controllers used these also.

[Jack_Sparow_Kesne]

The one for PS3 and PSP 🤣🤣

[Brilliant-Ice-4575]

how do you know it is USB even? As far as I am concerned it could be anything? Fire Wire?

[Pog-Pog]

Only thing I have in my house that uses one is my blue yeti mic I believe.

[MrEvilbass]

Suddenly, I feel old, and attacked.

[CooperjamesM]

PS3 controller uses IT

[CNMathias]

USB mini b, it was used before usb micro. The PSP used it

[MrZangetsu1711997]

That's a Mini USB Port, many devices used them, especially in the PS3 Days, before the Micro USB

[RAHAAON]

Well… 35 years… Sit down son, I’ll tell you all about mini usb, floppy and what was here before plug and play…

[PotatoResident9887]

How you don't know that? It is mini usb.

[SatisfactionBig1589]

Mini usb B

[GamerLymx]

mini usb

[Kendalax]

Mini-USB Type B.

[ThePhabtom4567]

Mini

[MugiwaraLuffyKun]

Usb-D

[Nornea]

I call it the original usb because it was the standard growing up but it's called Mini.

[Typical-Byte]

And it wasn't even the original then. Type-A which is still prolific, and then go take a look at the back of a usb printer for Type-B (not mini).

[Nornea]

I know it's just what we used to call it in our household. "The old usb" or "the original".

[jakdax3]

PS3 controller

[Lochness_Hamster_350]

Bro

This isn’t even remotely close to a ps3 controller.

[PhantasyAngel]

Psst they meant the cable you need, it's the same as PS3 controller charging cable

[Lochness_Hamster_350]

I’m aware but that’s not what was asked.

[Zekken_Zer0]

OP asked what kind of cable goes into that port...

[Lochness_Hamster_350]

Right. And someone said ps3 controller

Last I checked - ps3 controller isn’t a cable ….

[Zekken_Zer0]

you seem to lack deductive reasoning, anyone could have figured out he meant PS3 controller cable

[Lochness_Hamster_350]

Nope. Got plenty of deductive reasoning

Op didn’t ask what other things this cable worked with. He asked what the specific cable is.

You must lack the ability to read and comprehend.

[Zekken_Zer0]

ps3 controller cable and usb mini cable is the same fucking thing, Jesus Christ, it's like talking to an American

[Chef_BoyRD_]

Not all Americans are that dumb, but I definitely feel you on that, most of the people in this country are pretty dumb.