Navy switches to Xbox gamepad to control sub periscopes

The U.S. Navy plans to use Xbox 360 controllers to operate periscopes aboard its newer submarines. Instead of a traditional rotating periscope, the Navy's Virginia-class subs are set to use high-resolution cameras and large monitors. These can be can be controlled by a helicopter-style stick – but, they come with a $38,000 price tag. The Navy has now revealed plans to integrate an Xbox controller into the system, to slash prices and reduce required training time. The U.S. Navy plans to use Xbox 360 controllers to operate periscopes aboard its newer submarines.