There's been something that's been bugging the hell out of me lately. Why is it that some devices are equipped with USB C, but refuse to work unless the other end of the cable is USB A?

I have at least 4 devices like this at the moment, including a handheld emulator. It's so freaking annoying when I'm trying to standardize around one connector type. Especially because I have no way of knowing that a device will have this quirk when I'm purchasing it.

Slightly related rant: I can only assume that this is the explanation for why so few USB chargers refuse to relinquish the USB A ports. I get that they want to appeal to as many people as possible but it's been crazy to see how few chargers ONLY have C ports. I think I've found like...2.