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This arcade stick uses the forbidden type A to type A cable (infosec.pub)

submitted 2 months ago by JimVanDeventer@lemmy.world to c/mildlyinteresting@lemmy.world

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[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone -2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Id love it if more things did tbh. A controller really doesnt need the bandwidth of a proper usb type c cable, and type A would be much more securely attached (physically) to something that moves around IMO.

[–] Hawke@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

In what way is type A more secure physically than type B?

[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I always forget type B even exists tbh. But type A has more friction in my experience

[–] swab148@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Type B is used for printers most frequently, in my experience, though I do have an old external HDD that uses it, as well as the audio interface for my desktop.

[–] calcopiritus@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Full size type B is not the only type B that exists. Micro-B also exists, which is a way more popular form of USB B.

[–] swab148@lemm.ee 1 points 1 month ago

You are correct, I always forget about micro lol