Leaving a usb sensor bar plugged in?

[phoenixlight]

So my $5 sensor bar from ebay finally got here and I was wondering if leaving it plugged in while the computer is on is bad. I'm pretty sure it will go bad faster since most people leave their computers on longer than they would a wii or wii u. I'm just looking for other people's experiences with this issue.

[skid]

Yes, the LEDs will burn out after a while. Maybe not before you get sick of the Wii / Dolphin though.

Might also check that your PC powers off the USB ports when the PC is shutdown. Depending on the power settings, the PC may keep the USB ports powered, keeping the sensor bar powered.

If I were you, I'd pull out the cable unless it's inconvenient for you (i.e. you use the sensor bar pretty much whenever you have the PC on).