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[LectureMaster]

Российская игровая консоль

Наше портфолио. Студия 2050.ЛАБ создала дизайн вагона метро «Москва 2024», дизайн интерьеров лифтов для российской компании MEL, дизайн новой линейки техники для бренда Kitfort.

lab2050.ru

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We developed a design concept for a Russian gaming console—a convenient, ergonomic, and distinctive gadget. The concept combines modern technology, a stylish appearance, and elements of national design.

This transformable gadget offers two modes of use: stationary and portable. It can be integrated into a home media center as a single unit or separated into a joystick with a classic grip and a screen with a stand. Switching between modes is possible via a built-in docking station. We used high-quality, tactile materials to ensure maximum comfort for users during extended use.
The characterful design is inspired by an iconic form of Soviet architecture—the silhouette of the PO-2 reinforced concrete fence. This gives the structure a national identity and makes it instantly recognizable.

The project was developed as part of a program to develop the domestic gaming industry. Since 2024, Lab 20/50 has been part of the Russian Ministry of Industry's working group on the development and production of Russian gaming consoles.

 

[LectureMaster]

imagine using that controller for one hour....

 

[Exede]

Maybe stop invading the Ukraine to get western consoles for gamers again?!

 

[SaturnSaturn]

Its just some random conecept art a shitty site threw together, god what a clickbaity thread

 

[Mownoc]

That controller is what happens when you only care about looks and don't give a single thought about what it's like to actually use it.

Just a concept anyway, they're never releasing this monstrosity.

 

[BlackTron]

It's hard to believe this design could move past the render stage and become reality.

 

[damidu]

looks like a.i slop alright

 

[panda-zebra]

Is it Dendy 2?!

 

[existensmaximum]

That controller is what happens when you only care about looks and don't give a single thought about what it's like to actually use it.

Just a concept anyway, they're never releasing this monstrosity.

If only it looked good

 

[Radical_3d]

Nobody can get a hold of a silicon die for saving their lives (companies) and Russia, of all nations, is going to be able to buy those godamned TSMC chips?

 

[BlackTron]

Is it Dendy 2?!

Phantom 2

 

[Kenneth Haight]

 

[winjer]

So far Russia only managed to make a handful of renders and more empty promises.
They should call it the Potemkin console.

 

[PeteBull]

Fuck it, time for another war, console war

 

[DirtInUrEye]

Can't wait to play Mobilisation of Gopnik on Krembox Live.

 

[Skifi28]

Is it a console though or a "console" that just plays PC games?

 

[Geometric-Crusher]

Congratulations on the initiative, it's a shame that it won't compete in the international market. I don't want to teach a country how to create its own industry, but it's the private sector that needs to compete.

 

[VolticArchangel]

The Blyatbox 420 Blazeit

 

[KàIRóS]

That controller man

 

[Geometric-Crusher]

Is it a console though or a "console" that just plays PC games?

console because Russia cut trade relations with Microsoft.

 

[xrnzaaas]

That controller is what happens when you only care about looks and don't give a single thought about what it's like to actually use it.

Just a concept anyway, they're never releasing this monstrosity.

Of course it's not leaving the render phase. Any person who would hold even a printed mold of that controller would immediately tell you it's not usable.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

So far Russia only managed to make a handful of renders and more empty promises.
They should call it the Potemkin console.

Because the point is to steal money from wherever there is to steal from, not actually ship anything.

 

[Wildebeest]

Now Tankies can enter the console wars with more updated references than Tetris and ridiculous soviet computer designs from 1990 that were probably cases for zx spectrums.

 

[bad guy]

But can it run Crysis Tetris?

 

[Oberstein]

 

[SpokkX]

Lol

"The characterful design is inspired by an iconic form of Soviet architecture—the silhouette of the PO-2 reinforced concrete fence"

 

[Spukc]

Fake shit

 

[Hypereides]

Looks, predictably, like it was slapped together in haste without much consideration poured into it. The authoritarian regime will probably push it as the only viable option just like they do with that shoddy spyware app, MAX, to tighten mass surveillance.

 

[Holammer]

imagine using that controller for one hour....

Colorized Image of me playing the PSP for 30 minutes. That thing would kill me.

Anyway this is part of Russia's current Juche style self-sufficiency efforts. Everything should be built in Russia. Cars, smartphones, computers & software/apps.
Predictably it attracts conmen leeching off government grant money to developed such products.

 

[Aressa]

Personally I think the PS9 is better

 

[Venom Snake]

Did the creator of this fell out of the window after or before designing it?

 

[ReBurn]

That's a bad concept.

 

[Karim]

Maybe stop invading the Ukraine to get western consoles for gamers again?!

No no no leave in peace this crazy old man entrapped in his cold war dimension to destroy the whole country economy until is dead meanwhile blame the evil west for everything with his blind sick obsession of the soviet proud.

 

[Vyse]

 

[GoldenEye98]

Ergonomics left at home

 

[Saber]

For mother Russia!

 

[vodka-bull]

No chance that thing's winning the console war against the KFConsole.

 

[Sorcerer]

In Soviet Union, you don't play game, game play you.

Not only is the controller to thin, but they also made it squared off which is possibly the worst combination one could think of when it comes to ergonomics.

Guess 4 back paddles is out of the question. LOL!!!

You would think the country that has the secret to make Putin stop aging/possibly live forever (unless he is a clone) would school Western and Eastern console design.

 

[DaleinCalgary]

Just as nice as the Russian made cellphone

 

[nemiroff]

That's a lol alright... Holey moley

 

[Roman Empire]

They made it bulk because it isn't flimsy like the other consoles (russian engineers) - probably.

 

[Trunx81]

 

[Sethbacca]

Honestly it's not the worst thing I've ever seen. I rather like the orange. Those controllers look so fucking uncomfortable though.

 

[crackajack]

A human designed this? ffs, I thought only AI does not know anatomy, mostly hands. Anyone have some AI account "design a next gen russian console" and I wonder if the result would not be better.

 

[AJUMP23]

In RUSSIA Console play you.

I would pay money for a Russian made console. Just to own one.

 

[Ceadeus]

Kids out there are gonna grab a Vkusno & Tochka Trio Burger after school and run home to play Atomic Heart on their brand-new Dendy famiclone LMAO

 

[Diseased Yak]

Would this be more powerful than my Soulja Boy console? If so, wow!

 

[Skitso]

Has Russia ever produced anything worthwile? Except Vodka?

 

[BlackTron]

It looks like what you would make as a parody of a Russian game console.

-Try to be cool render that makes no practical sense
-Shown with Atomic Heart
-Copies X and Y button placement from Nintendo, but figures out how to be original while looking for somewhere to add Z
-Looks like concrete fence, on purpose

 

[Ceadeus]

Has Russia ever produced anything worthwile? Except Vodka?

The radio and the periodic table