I find it weird that a new device in 2025 still comes with only one USB-C port and otherwise only USB-A. Is USB-C that much more expensive? Is it about power delivery?

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makeitdouble 8 hours ago | parent | next [-]

USB-C is still not widely adopted for many specific uses, in particular peripherals (keyboard/mouse dongles)

Logitech finally got their USB-C dongle out last year I think ? Keychron only offers USB-A as far as I know. And many other keyboard and mouse brands are in the same boat. Depending on your setup that's already 2 USB-A ports needed. You can put an adapter, but you're then dongling a dongle.

PS: just realized Valve's own VR to PC adapter is also USB-A.

	▲	cesarb 7 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		> [...] only offers USB-A as far as I know. And many other keyboard and mouse brands are in the same boat. Many new computers (including this Steam Machine) have exactly two USB-2-only USB-A ports (the rest of the USB ports being more capable). It's not hard to guess what they're for: the keyboard and the mouse.
	▲	hinkley 8 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		I was about to bitch about Logitech and their USB-A dongle yesterday and looked to see that they did finally produce a USB-C dongle. Miracles do happen.

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ZeWaka 8 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

I would imagine because most peripherals you'd connect to this are still mostly USB-A. Controllers, mice, keyboards, USB sticks, ...

	▲	SchemaLoad 6 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Most peripherals these days have a detachable cable, so they can be used with USB-C or A. The main issue would be those wireless dongles.