Putin Orders Russian Firms to Make Rival Game Consoles by 2024, But Experts Doubt Feasibility

Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian companies to make home and portable video game consoles by June 2024 to compete with PS5 and Xbox
The VK Group and GS Group will lead the project to make consoles and a cloud gaming service
This follows Russia cutting ties with major gaming companies after its invasion of Ukraine
Analysts say Russia lacks the expertise to make competitive consoles, estimating 10 years to develop
Russia previously tried penetrating gaming communities and making a game engine, now shifting to make its own industry