The Russian-Ukraine conflict is still going on. The conflict has made relations and the environment tense all around the world. Both sides are trying their best to get an advantage over the other. However, no one thought it would also affect the gaming world as the EU may ban all Console sales to Russia.
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EU and the Console ban in Russia
This is according to the Financial Times, Kaja Kallas, the head of EU foreign policy. It hinted that PlayStation and Xbox systems would be placed on the sanctions list. This is due to Russia’s use of them to “operate drones.”
About a month after the start of the Russian invasion, in March 2022, Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony ceased selling their systems in Russia. Despite this, used merchants continued to sell consoles to Russian consumers. That loophole would be closed by the proposed punishments.
An article in the New York Times showed how the Ukrainian military was deploying unmanned drones. They also used Steam Decks to direct gun turrets. Similar uses of video game technology have been made by Russia, which has been launching constant drone attacks on Ukrainian cities and utilities. Even US forces have used video game controllers for drones and laser cannons, so military use of these devices is not unusual.
