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Fukushima Nuclear Plant Getting Help From…An Xbox 360 Controller?

The situation at Fukushima is far from over. The Japanese government is working hard to cool the nuclear cores and contain the problem. Help from outside is being enlisted, too. Help that is powered by an Xbox 360 controller.

Warprincess1165509d ago

Is this an April fools joke? You know what, i can not take any news article seriously today. Im just gone to come back and post tomorrow.

Max Power5509d ago

Well if you think about, they don't get used for anything else over there. Plus, I am sure it was the only ones left at the store, the DS3 were all purchased.

ReservoirDog3165509d ago

Haha, kinda messed up but still funny.

+bubbles

morganfell5509d ago

The controller is probably being used to control the remote vehicles sent from the US to assist with the situation:

Vehicles:

http://www.google.com/hoste...

Use of controller:

http://technabob.com/blog/2...

Winter47th5509d ago

Hope they got a butt-load of batteries.

btk5509d ago

Damn Darth... When I saw the title I knew what I would say... You beat me to it...

Fukushima - ultimate RROD

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jdoggystyyle5509d ago

well this is the best designed control this gen has to offer.....and you couldnt take the ps3 control out with u like that cause if it dies u gotta go run and plug it in to your ps3, Dont gotta worry about that with the xbox.

Theonik5509d ago

They're US robots. Makes sense they use 360 controllers. I think I've seen another picture with the same robots controlled by US bomb disposal units with a 360 controller.

Emilio_Estevez5509d ago

I;m not gonna read it b/c it's from kotaku, but it's prolly true and they are controlling robots w it.

MostJadedGamer5509d ago

Its legit. There are other news sources to back it up. Anyway its nice to see the Japanese finally find a use for a Microsoft console.

ATiElite5509d ago

Nice!!

But if they would have used a KB/M they would of had a more precise aim and this situation would be over. sorry i couldn't resist

GameOn5509d ago

There's nothing like saving Japan from complete nuclear melt-down, in comfort.

Shadow Flare5509d ago

They must have figured that if they were to try and fix the Fukushima power plant, then who's more experienced with fixing unreliable products then microsoft

Emilio_Estevez5509d ago

OMG, lol. Sitting in my office by myself and just laughed out loud. good stuff...bubble up, even though u don't need it.

Loner5509d ago

Makes sense.You can use a 360 control pad on a PC seeing as its windows compatible.It would do a good job of controlling machines or robots

zootang5509d ago (Edited 5509d ago )

There is even a Fallout 3 mod. At disagrees it's true!
http://uk.kotaku.com/578791...

Need bubbles!

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Top Racers Need Top Gear – Introducing the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Controller and Headset

Omar writes: "With the Horizon Festival coming to breathtaking Japan, you’ll need the essential gear to prove you’ve got what it takes to become a Horizon Legend as you cruise, drift and explore an open world full of spectacular driving experiences. That’s why we’re happy to announce the newest Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset collection, featuring inspired designs from Forza Horizon 6. The bright cyan and lime colorways celebrate the Horizon Festival’s recognition of iconic cars and hit music, with special features that are sure to impress any collector."

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Killer2020UK10d ago

Oh my, that is one gaudy design

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15 Years Ago, Mortal Kombat (2011) Saved Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.

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italiangamer11d ago

"Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise"

Press X to (seriously) doubt.

DarXyde9d ago

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.

Soy10d ago

And then MK1 killed it again.

DivineHand1259d ago (Edited 9d ago )

15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.

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Pixels in the Blood: The Journey of Rob Hewson

The name "Hewson" carries a special weight for anyone who grew up during the golden age of British computing. As the son of Andrew Hewson—the man behind legendary publisher Hewson Consultants—Rob Hewson didn't just grow up playing video games; he learned to spell his name from their title screens. However, Rob didn't just rest on his family's 8-bit laurels. From leading major LEGO franchises at TT Games to tackling the high-stakes world of technical porting at Huey Games, Rob has carved out a unique path in an ever-evolving industry. In this candid interview Rob to discussed the burden and beauty of a family legacy, the technical "scar tissue" left by the ambitious Hydrophobia, and why porting a masterpiece like Inscryption to consoles is far more than a simple copy-paste job.