US Navy uses Xbox-style controllers to fire anti-drone lasers deployed on ships

What happened

Navy has started using Xbox-style controllers for its anti-drone laser systems. This would make it easier for sailors to get used to controlling the weapon system, as they're probably already comfortable holding a controller.

It seems that Microsoft has refined the balance between ergonomics and sophisticated control systems with the Xbox controller, as the U.S. According to Interesting Engineering, Xbox-style controllers deliver targeting precision and rapid user inputs, making them ideal for operating the weapons platform.

Aside from that, many sailors are already quite familiar with the basic layout of these handheld controllers, making it easier for them to get used to the control method during training. In fact, the ill-fated Titan submersible used a cheap Logitech F710 game controller as its sole control interface (although the main suspected reason for the tragedy is the design and construction of the vessel).