I have 3 cables, bought with a physical copy of the game at 50% each time (my contribution). All of them are from the 1st RS, they all works fine. A cable (all kinds) should never be stretched, twisted, wrapped etc.. or it will break (1st the copper inside & after the insulation). If you travel/stock any kind of cable try to shape it this way (not twisted and with a round shape and a decent diameter ): http://csimg.webmarchand.com/srv/FR/29026845107634/T/340x340/C/FFFFFF/url/couronne-100-metres-cable.jpg this advice is available for cellphone chargers, usb etc.. As the electronic seems strong, it should be easy to repair it with a classic electric guitar cable cut in half or the jack plug alone* as most of the time it should break towards the jack plug (where there's an angle due to the cable weight). This jack is not molded, the back can be removed to solder the plug (cost 3€ for 10 plugs..). Alex360 reported some problems with this kind of jack though.