U.S. Navy to use Xbox 360 controllers to operate periscopes aboard submarines

Re:U.S. Navy to use Xbox 360 controllers to operate periscop... by jack1243star on Tuesday September 19, 2017 @06:12AM (#15283207)

Is there an EMP capable torpedo though? They seem useless in water. Other than the nuclear ones of course...

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:U.S. Navy to use Xbox 360 controllers to operate periscop... by emiliobumachar on Tuesday September 19, 2017 @09:28AM (#15284368)

I doubt an EMP torpedo would exist targeting submarines underwater. Water is just crazy good at dampening electromagnetic waves. And if you can score a direct hit, the EMP device's weight in extra explosives is cheaper and more destructive.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:U.S. Navy to use Xbox 360 controllers to operate periscop... by briandear on Tuesday September 19, 2017 @06:57AM (#15283432)

I think the durability of an Xbox controller is of no consequence against a nuclear torpedo.

[ Parent | on HN ]