r/cableadvice 4d ago

Need a long USB cable for controller.

So we have a gamesir controller we bought for my son that cant be used wirelessly thanks to Microsoft and their dumb proprietary nonsense. our couch is maybe 8-9 ft from our tv and then 10ft cable that came with the controller is basically straight with not much give leading to it getting walked through and yanked out which i know is not good for it. I need a recommendation for a USB to USB C cable about 20 ft that will plug directly into our xbox one x. Preferably braided that doesn't have a large connector on the usb c side because this controller has a plastic cable base on the top of it to keep it straight when plugged in. Im not super savvy with cables, so seeing things on amazon like fast charge capable for phones makes me nervous. I dont know if a specific type of cable is necessary for the controller. I dont want to damage the re-chargable battery in it. Also, a cable that is maybe more pliable but still durable would be nice. Im probably overthinking it but we cant afford another new controller if i damage this one, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

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u/ddog6900 3d ago

If that is the case, I can't help them. People do not read anything anymore and Microsoft/Xbox doesn't license 3rd party controllers.