The video game Every day they enter more into different industries, such as cinema, however, who would have imagined that they would be part of the most expensive expeditions on the planet, and that they would also be related to one of the most famous ships in the world; he titanic.
The disappearance of the submarine Titan during an excursion to visit the remains of the titanic HE went viral on networks social since last Sunday. All 5 passengers on board reportedly died after an implosion.
Although netizens were mainly shocked by the trip cost (250,000 dollars per person), the most shocking thing was that someone controlled the submarine with a remote control video game released in 2005.
How much is the Logitech controller that drove Titan?
Although most users of the networks They took on the task of posting the cost of the∫ which is around 40 dollars, according to Ars Technica, the Logitech F710 wireless gamepadcan be obtained on Amazon United States for approximately $29.99.
For his part, in amazon mexico it is still possible to buy this controlwhich has a price between 1,700 and 1,800 pesos. However, in other places its cost is higher due to high demand, such as Mercado Libre, a portal in which control is offered by 2,439 pesos.
As for the command itself, it is a wireless gamepad that uses 2.4 GHz communications to a USB receiver.
Despite its chunky design being outdated, it has been in continuous production for 13 years.
Logitech F710 wireless controller sold out by Titan case
Given the controversy caused by such an expensive trip on a submarine controlled by a game controllerhe Logitech F710 wireless gamepad sold out on Amazon US.
Using the Logitech remote to operate the submarine Ocean Gate attracted the attention of many. In addition, doubts were raised about the company and if this idea was adequate. Especially when she found out that he was charging a quarter of a million dollars for a seat on an expedition controlled by a command of video game.
OceanGate is not the only one to use gamepads in its products
Although the use of a control of video game to drive the submarine Titan of OceanGate, this company is not the only one to do it.
For example, it is known that United States Navy use gamepads to control periscopes submarines and photonic masts. Besides, The Boring Company uses an Xbox One controller to steer a gigantic drilling machine.