So i tried to connect steamdeck to pc using usb and i read its immpossible because steamdeck is a computer and some explanation on quora about strong master slave relationship. But then why is it possible for android phones to connect to pc whilist also having the ability to use USB and other usb c accesories. Also why cant it be a toggle? So that you can change whetewer this usb( or device ) is reciving data ot sending data .
Google “connecting 2 computers with USB”
There are also articles about it:
https://hardwaresecrets.com/connecting-two-pcs-using-a-usb-usb-cable/
We do it routinely with our phones (some of us), I admit IDK why it can’t be just as easy between 2 computers?
Ethernet had this figured out almost 30 years ago with auto-negotiation. Last crossover cable I ever used was in 2004 for a customer’s old hub they didn’t want to replace. Yes, “hub”, not “switch”.
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Has this changed with USB-C?
Possibly. But from my research it seems to really depend.