Basesailor 10ft USB Type-C Charging Cable 2-Pack for PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch Controllers

Overview

The Basesailor 10ft USB Type-C Charging Cable 2-Pack for PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch Controllers is a pair of extra-long cables aimed at one job: keeping a game controller powered while you keep playing. Each cable is about 3 m, rated at 3A for charging and 480Mbps (USB 2.0) for data.

The set contains one USB-C to C cable, one USB-A to C cable and two cable straps.

The short verdict: this is a practical buy if you do not want a dead controller to interrupt a match. It is not the cable to buy if you also want video output or fast external SSD transfers — 480Mbps (USB 2.0) is simply not enough for that.

The jacket is braided nylon with a manufacturer-stated bend life of over 10,000 cycles. A 3 m cable gets walked on and rolled over by chair casters far more often than a short desk cable, so jacket strength matters more at this length than the spec sheet suggests.

What Is Actually in the Box

A 2-pack sounds like two identical cables, but this set has one of each connector type. Misreading that is the most common surprise at unboxing.

The USB-C to C cable connects to consoles and chargers with a USB-C port. The USB-A to C cable covers legacy USB-A sources: the Switch dock, the front USB-A port on some PS5 models, TV and monitor USB ports, and older wall adapters.

PS5 front-port layouts differ by generation — some models have one USB-A and one USB-C, others have two USB-C ports. The Switch dock exposes USB-A.

So the mixed pairing is itself part of the value here. If you wanted two cables with the same connector, this is the wrong set.

Compatibility Guide

Every listed device simply charges over a USB-C port, so there is no exotic requirement to check. What does need checking is the ceiling: the published specs stop at 3A and USB 2.0, with no mention of USB Power Delivery or an E-Marker chip.

Normal controller and phone charging is fine; anything that depends on high wattage is outside what this cable claims.

Length matters too. Longer cables generally suffer more voltage drop, so charging tends to be slower than with a short cable on the same adapter.

You will not notice it while topping up a controller, but a 3 m cable is a poor choice if your goal is the fastest possible phone charge.

Product Details

Check the retailer's page for the latest price. That is not cheap for a two-cable set, so check the current price on the product page before ordering.

Both figures are capture-time snapshots and move with sales and seller changes.

Check the retailer's page for the latest user reviews. Cables are a category where defective units and broken strain reliefs drag scores down quickly, so holding 4.7 at that volume is a good sign.

Still, the sample is in the hundreds rather than thousands, and nothing in those reviews tells you how the cable holds up after a year.

Physically: about 3 m, 3A charging, 480Mbps (USB 2.0), braided nylon jacket, 10,000+ bend cycles, plus two straps for coiling the slack.

On a 3 m cable those straps are not an accessory — they are the difference between a tidy desk and a tangle. Warranty terms follow whatever the listing states, which varies by seller.

How It Compares

Most rivals in the USB-A to C category sell 1.8 m or 2 m cables in 3-packs, and those win on price per cable.

The reasons to pick this set instead are the 3 m length and the mixed connector pairing — not the count.

If your console sits under the TV and your seat is more than 2 m away, a 1.8 m cable will not reach.

If the console is on your desk within arm's reach, 3 m is just clutter and a short or retractable cable is easier to live with. Measure the distance from console to seat once before choosing; that single step prevents most bad purchases.

If you play plugged in for long sessions, a right-angle connector is worth considering as an alternative, since a straight plug transmits any downward force on the cable straight into the console or controller port.

Who Should Buy

• Couch and bed players: 3 m reaches comfortably from a TV stand to a reclined seat, which is the whole point of this set.
• Mixed-port households: With PS5 plus Switch, or Xbox plus PC, having one USB-C and one USB-A source cable covers both ends without adapters.
• Owners of two or more controllers: Leave one cable permanently at the console and keep the other portable, and you stop unplugging things constantly.
• Anyone tired of replacing frayed cables: Braided nylon and reinforced joints matter most at this length.

Before You Buy

AA-battery Xbox controllers will not charge. Standard Xbox Series X|S controllers can run on AA cells, and in that configuration plugging in a cable only gives you a wired connection — no charging.

You need the separately sold rechargeable battery for that. Elite-series pads with a built-in battery charge normally.

This is the single most common misunderstanding with cables sold for Xbox.

No USB PD rating is stated. The specs stop at 3A, with no 60W or 100W figure anywhere.

Do not count on it for laptop charging or PD fast charging. Fast charging a Switch console also assumes PD, so this is not the cable for that job.

Data is 480Mbps (USB 2.0). No DisplayPort Alt Mode video, no fast external SSD transfers.

Fine for wired controller play and firmware updates; wrong if you expect one cable to do everything.

Three metres brings handling issues. Run it across the floor and you will trip on it or roll a chair over it.

Plan on using the straps and routing it along a wall. On a desk where the console is within reach, the length is simply in the way.

The seller is not Amazon itself. At the time of writing, both the seller and the shipper are a third-party merchant, which changes delivery speed and where returns go.

Check the dispatch and delivery estimate before ordering if you need it quickly.

Listing metadata can be wrong. In this category, manufacturer names and compatibility lists sometimes disagree with the actual product, and listings may name console models that do not appear in the compatibility data above.

Confirm the product from the images and title, and verify your specific model on the listing page. Where the captured price differs from what you see, the live page is the correct one.

FAQ

Q. Will it charge an Xbox Series X|S controller? A.

Yes if the pad has a rechargeable battery (Elite series and similar). Pads running on AA cells will not charge; the cable only provides a wired connection.

Q. Can I charge a laptop with it? A.

Not recommended. The rating stops at 3A and USB PD support is not stated.

Use a cable that explicitly advertises PD for that.

Q. Does 3 m make charging slower? A.

Longer cables generally see more voltage drop than short ones. It is rarely noticeable when topping up a controller, but it is the wrong cable for the fastest possible phone charge.

Q. Can I charge from the Switch dock? A.

Yes, using the A to C cable, since the dock exposes USB-A. That covers the Pro controller.

Fast-charging the console itself needs a PD setup instead.

Q. Can I play wired? A.

Yes. 480Mbps (USB 2.0) is far more bandwidth than controller input needs, and 3 m is a length that makes wired play practical.

Q. Are both cables the same?
A. No. One is USB-C to C, the other USB-A to C. If you need two of the same, look elsewhere.

Product Disclosure (Amazon)

• Manufacturer: Basesailor
• Seller: Takumido
• Fulfilled by: Takumido
• ASIN: B0G1XRHW61
• Note: This article covers a manufacturer-made product based on Amazon listing details.