Xbox controller when wired to PC stops responding every time when put at certain angles

It also seems that the controller stays connected only when I'm holding the USB wire at a certain angle (pressing down on it). Once I let go of the wire, it disconnects.

Similar problem guys.

For months I have had a failing usb cable from the play and charge kit - Controller has to be held or placed at a certain angle for the orange light to stay on for me.

First controller update was successful.

Second controller update failed as the cable completely stopped working, I can't get the charge light to come on at all, even when used on the controller which was updated successfully, the other controller has been bricked by the failed update.

I used wired when I play PC for both Controller and headset. On xbox, I use a wireless controller, but a wired headset.

You can get around the time out with a cheap wired controller. The one I have doesn't time out.

I also noticed when the game starts you cannot press A to continue on the hotas on the first squadron screen. After that everything is great. I don't know if putting the charging cable in a genuine controller stops it timing out, I Will have to try it.

Put simply, a Force Shutdown. It's a common hardware option especially on PC's when the OS or system stops responding, you are left with a Force Shutdown, a fail safe option when the OS/system doesn't respond which involves pressing a button for a few seconds.
But others will tell you "you know that (force shutdown) is not good for your machine, right?".