US Navy controls submarines with xbox controllers!

[say it aint so]

US Navy submarines are getting Xbox 360 controllers to control their periscopes

But not for gaming

www.theverge.com

From 2017

The US Navy is beginning to use Xbox 360 controllers to operate the periscopes on submarines, according to The Virginian-Pilot. The first submarine to get the new controller will be the USS Colorado, which goes into active duty in November. The Xbox controllers will later be added to other Virginia-class submarines.

@Pedro_20

 

[Pedro_20]

Operate periscopes is a a lot different than controlling the submarine. You were right with your point, I was right with mine. Pm the Virginia Class, there is no physical periscope in the control room like the Los Angeles Class. they just raise the mast and look at and monitor.