Russia is developing its own gaming console with Chinese help in a bid for technological independence

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In a bid to reduce reliance on Western technology, Russia is developing a homegrown gaming console. Anton Gorelkin, a Russian official overseeing information policy, revealed that the console would use a chip designed locally, and run on Russia-developed Aurora or Alt Linux read more The idea of Russia building its own gaming console sounds ambitious, but it faces significant hurdles. The Elbrus processor, while serviceable, simply can’t compete with cutting-edge global hardware. Image Credit: Reuters Russia’s quest for technological independence has found a new frontier: video games. In a bid to reduce reliance on Western technology, the country is reportedly...