USB-C gets a bit more universal as the EU’s mandate goes into effect

There's nothing stopping the manufacturers from agreeing on a new standard. The key point is they all have to use the same standard.

As opposed to what, lightning? Laptop DC barrel connectors? Micro USB?

Anecdotally, both Valve and Meta have struggled with the durability of USB-C on their Index Controllers and Quest headsets respectively.

When used with a device that will move around, and maybe bump into things, USB-C can be easily shorted out leading to melted connections on these devices. To the point where Valve started asking users to stop charging their controllers while they are using them. A little alert pops up if you do.

I personally had one Index controller melt its port due to the USB-C connection not being solid. I found it melted during charging one time. I must have set it down at a bad angle. I’ve also seen many Quests get posted online showing a melted USB-C port.

I also find the USB-C port on the PS5 controller isn’t 100% stable too. I use it with a high quality cable on my PC.

Micro USB was worse about connection stability. But I’m not aware of it easily melting ports.

The USB-C connections Apple makes seem to be to a higher standard than all the ports I just mentioned. It is possible to make solid ones. But it seems you need to intentionally do so.

Is anyone else aware of anecdotal USB-C durability issues? It seems like the port is fine, but only when it’s reinforced/high quality.