Billb2

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USB 3 is backwards compatable with USB 2, ie. a USB 2 drive will work in a USB 3 port (but not vice-versa).
 
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Billb2

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Should have said Super Speed USB 3 is not backward compatible with USB 2.0

https://www.moddiy.com/pages/USB-2.0-{47}-3.0-{47}-3.1-Connectors-&-Pinouts.html


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sdifox

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Was talking about A end. Plug in a 3.0 usb stick into a 2.0 port it will still work, just tops out at 2.0 speed. Power output is lower on 2.0 as well, max 500mA vs 900mA on usb 3.0.

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Billb2

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Except that some newer USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 devices have Micxro-B or Type-C connectors and some have the standard USB 1.0/USB 2.0 connectors.