When a USB-C port is out in space, rather than flat on a desk, C-to-A adapters create a lever arm that increases the risk of damage. Though this can be solved by using adapters with ~100mm of wire in the middle.
In other words, it costs more.
[1] https://richardg867.wordpress.com/2020/02/29/usb-c-done-chea...
They’ve got a choice between doing nothing and having a few people complain, or doing a bunch of work and spending a bunch of money and still having people complain. One of those is a lot easier.
On Macs, USBC ports are used for both Thunderbolt and various USB protocols.
I can't really think of why an average user would want one other than gaming, and PC gamers can likely figure out USB cables.
Meanwhile USB C goes up to 240W. You're probably never going to get that directly out of a motherboard.
False. USB-BC allows up to 1.5A, or 15W and doesn't require usb-c
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_hardware#USB_battery_charg...
If you know of any controllers that implement the spec, I'm very interested in knowing part numbers! If for no other reason than as a historical curiosity.