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Russian Tank Operated With A Dualshock Controller
If your parents ever told you playing video games wouldn’t teach you anything, prepare to prove them wrong. It turns out if you know how to use a Playstation Dualshock controller, you probably also know how to operate Russia’s new armoured vehicle. The Kurganets-25 IFV is controlled using a device heavily based on the Dualshock, reports Russian government-owned paper, Sputnik International.
Tractor Plants, a leading Russian machine building company, built the tanks. Its vice-president Albert Bakov told the media, “I spent two years on convincing the designers to make the console similar to a Sony Playstation gamepad, to make it easier for a young soldier to familiarize himself with it.”
It’s certainly true that young people are more familiar with gaming devices than ever. But that wasn’t the only reason the Dualshock’s design was used. Playstation has had decades of time to tweak its controller, meaning the design has been tested and proven over the years. Bakov was apparently keen on the idea of left-right coordination, and for any seasoned gamer it’s easy to see that the ropes of console controllers are easy to pick up. It’s also apparently much safer. While a steering wheel takes up a lot of space in the cockpit, the controller presents less of a hazard for the driver should they experience heavy impact. “As it turns out, a steering wheel is dangerous for the rib cage during an impact and when climbing out. It takes up more space but provides nothing,” Bakov said.
The Kurganets-25 is a tracked, 25-ton tank that will apparently be capable of transporting eight troops and three crewmen. It houses a 30 mm autocannon, four Kornet-EM anti-tank missile launchers and upgradeable modular armour, although it can apparently only travel at 80 kilometres per hour (50 miles per hour). It was first displayed during the 2015 Moscow Victory Day Parade rehearsals and is scheduled to enter mass production next year.
PS4 sales in the UK climbed by a shocking 633 percent year-over-year in 2023, so apparently the old system isn’t dead yet. The previous year’s very limited supply of the system is likely a major factor in this figure, since the console’s lifespan was drastically reduced because of chip shortages caused by the pandemic. Still, it’s proof that PlayStation’s original platform has unmet demand.
With the very low prices of PS4 software (both in-store and online at the PS Store), this strategy makes a lot of sense. Plus, it’s future-proof, so there’s no harm in stocking up on PS4s while new-gen pricing is still high, since if you decide to switch to a PS5 in the future, you can transfer all of your purchases across. Not to mention that the majority of new releases still come out on the PS4, with several offering free PS5 upgrades.
While the percentage rise may seem huge, real PS4 sales will probably be much lower. It’s a sign that the gadget, which is now a decade old, isn’t completely dead yet, and we expect it to keep receiving maintenance for a while longer. Of course, this is great news for Sony, because the company would rather have PS4 players playing on its last-gen gadget than none at all, even if it would love to have them upgrade to PS5.
A PS5 firmware update on a cold winter morning is unmatched. The latest PS5 system software update is 23.02–08.40.00 from Sony. Does this one add useful features or just boost system performance?
Though closer to the latter, it’s more than Sony’s favorite patch note. It fixes security issues, improves messages and usability, and boosts system software performance. Official patch notes for this 1.185GB update:
- We updated system software security
- We improved system software stability and performance
- Some screens now have better messages and usability
That’s it. PS5 gets another win to recover from its midweek slump. Do you share our enthusiasm for this firmware update? Comment below. To spice things up, make your comment rhyme.
Belgian developer Larian Studios’ work on Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox Series S version will improve performance on all platforms, including PS5. The game’s fifth major patch, expected to launch this week, will include upgrades and new features. More details will be revealed later today.
Director of Publishing Michael Douse says PS5 performance improvements may be the “least exciting thing” in the title’s next update, so it sounds like a big one. Larian Studios employees are proud of “finally” implementing tweaks, fixes, and changes, Douse says. Later today, we’ll bring you all the Baldur’s Gate 3 update details.
Those who reached the RPG’s third act have reported technical issues during the narrative’s conclusion, especially in co-op, so today’s update should fix them. New features like a permadeath mode are expected, along with Xbox Series S optimization fixes. What else should be added to the game?
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