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Re:Logitech F710 gamepad, allegedly contributed to Titan sub... by dlachausse on Sunday August 11, 2024 @05:18PM (#41219383)
The Navy uses Xbox controllers in some of their submarines…

https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/18/17136808/us-navy-uss-colo...

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Re:Logitech F710 gamepad, allegedly contributed to Titan sub... by syvanen on Sunday August 11, 2024 @05:24PM (#41219415)
Yes, as one way to control cameras on top of masts. Replacing periscopes. Not really a comparable to actually steering the boat. Here’s a video from a submarine tour where you can see the Xbox controller in action: https://youtu.be/0StWrXoN8nI?si=Hf5eoGOU-jxDNa2x

(Edit: added link to video)

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Re:Logitech F710 gamepad, allegedly contributed to Titan sub... by meowster on Sunday August 11, 2024 @06:08PM (#41219636)
Pretty good video if anyone wants to watch it all the way through, otherwise the Xbox controller part starts at 8:38.
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