Arcade stick USB cable question

I had my arcade stick's usb cable tore. I've been told I can repair it without soldering it by twisting the wires together and sealing it with electrical tape. But I'm wondering if this will cause any issues for game play like delayed input? Will I be able to notice any difference? I do plan to eventually repair it with a soldering iron but for now I just want to know if I should be concerned about doing it this way?

Thanks for the help.