...and i also can play games of a hdd so thats all good
http://www.hdadvance.com/usb_extreme_whatis.htm
usbextreme
you dont even need a chip
how are you planning on powering it?
i used this and just hard wired it
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PS2-Slim-Lit...AU_Video_Game_Accessories&hash=item1c0c7bded3
pretty sure it was from the au recommended seller, it arrived quickly and safe too