The Titan implosion is suddenly the only thing everyone wants to talk about, and everything regarding the failed expedition is selling like hotcakes. Of course, people would also like to take advantage of the situation by spreading fake facts to boost their popularity momentarily.
News of the Logitech controller of the submersible surviving the implosion comes at the perfect time when people are hungry for more deets.
OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush revealed that a game controller ran the submersible. This raised several questions about the vessel’s reliability. It later came to light that advanced controllers partially direct several aircraft and sea vessels.
Steve Wright, the University of West England’s associate professor of aerospace engineering, stated, “It’s important to stress that they’re made to a much, much higher level of reliability and quality than just your random Xbox controller.”
So is it possible for these controllers to survive a violent underwater implosion well as crushing atmospheric pressure? Let’s find out.
Did the Logitech Controller Survive Titan Sub Implosion?
No, the repurposed Logitech controller used to run the Titan submersible possibly did not survive the implosion. The videos and images that have surfaced on the internet showing a controller among the debris are fake.
News of the controller surviving the implosion originated from a TikToker justjay.ong, who uploaded a clip highlighting the device on the seabed. However, the image is either manipulated or not associated with the OceanGate incident at all.
According to the US Coast Guard’s report, the debris field consisted of the tail cone and parts of the hull. No account of the controller was given. Furthermore, images of the debris were kept secret by the authorities.
Many social media users also pointed out that the device could not survive the immense underwater pressure. As soon as news of the Titan’s implosion went viral, people started leaving hilarious reviews on the product on Amazon, so here are a few for you to enjoy.
Did They Find the Logitech Controller?
No, the US Coast Guard did not find the Logitech controller in the debris field of the imploded Titan submersible. A repurposed Logitech F710 wireless controller was used to steer Titan. However, there is no evidence of the device having survived the implosion.
The US Coast Guard’s list of debris belonging to the Titan did not mention the controller, and no images have been released of the same.
Owing to the popularity of any new details regarding the Titan, fake news will also be circulated. It’s best to believe information only when they originate from a verified source and not from a random TikTok or YouTube account.
Meanwhile, you can read up more on the implosion and what could have happened to the crew inside the submersible. Stay alert, avoid fake rumors, and tell us what else you want to know about Titan in the comments below.
