@interolivary Logitech build quality was never a problem. The problem with Logitech, and most of the gaming brands, is their software which is utterly shit.

That Logitech F710 have never received a firmware update or even a driver update.
I've had some Logitech mice and keyboards is always the same story. They trend to work better without their software than with the "Logitech G suite" installed.

Same applies to Corsair, NZXT, Razer, Asus (Armory Crate) and many more.

[–] interolivary@beehaw.org 22 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (7 children)

I mean, the build quality isn't a problem for terrestrial use where your life doesn't depend on it. A 1% failure rate (I don't know what it actually is, just pulling a number out of my ass) is not bad in those cases, but I'd be a bit nervous about it in a sub.

[–] nexusband@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago (3 children)

So, you'd also be nervous knowing all U.S. nuclear subs also use an XBox controller?

https://www.geekwire.com/2017/u-s-navy-swapping-38000-periscope-joysticks-30-xbox-controllers-high-tech-submarines/

https://www.cnet.com/science/us-navy-launches-submarine-maneuvered-by-xbox-controller/

The fact of the matter is, gaming peripherals are probably close to the very best we have in human/machine interfaces. They've been studied to oblivion and back, for over 40 years.

[–] UnexampledSalt@lemmy.ko4abp.com 19 points 1 year ago

The Navy also has redundancies and procedures in place for when those controllers fail. The controller doesn't determine whether the crew lives or dies.

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