# Game Consoles

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/01/game-consoles/
- Published: 2014-01-12T03:59:50-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

[⌊game consoles⌉⌊game consoles⌉[

#### First off, EPA learned that all three major game console manufacturers have introduced next generation boxes (i.e. Xbox, PlayStation, and Wii) incorporating key elements of those energy efficient standards.

Consumers are already reaping the benefit of EPA’s work. That work with game [console](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/07/game-consoles-need-more-energy-star/)
makers. Now since these boxes now feature power management. That’s the capability
as called for in [EPA’s](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/04/playstation-4-and-xbox-energy-efficiency-testing/)
voluntary standards. So that’s meaning they will go into a low power sleep mode 
when not being used. During for game play or streaming videos.

Since EPA began engaging with [manufacturers](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/01/how-you-set-up-those-electronics-gifts-makes-a-big-difference-in-energy-dollars/),
consoles have seen a dip in energy consumption from 162W to 69W for the Xbox 360.
As well, and most interesting 181W to 58W for the PlayStation 3. If all game consoles
sold in the United States met EPA’s voluntary efficiency standard, the energy cost
savings would grow to $1.6 billion each year. That’s equal to 22 billion pounds 
of annual greenhouse gas emissions. Gone. You know would be prevented. Also, equal
to the emissions from more than 2.1 million vehicles.

Most gamers do not realize how much energy their game consoles use. In 2008, an 
NRDC study found that game consoles consume an estimated 16 billion kWh per year.
That’s roughly equal to the annual electricity use of the City of San Diego. Recognizing
the need to tamp down this energy use without tamping down the excitement of video
game play. EPA worked with game console makers and efficiency advocates to develop
efficiency standards for game consoles that resulted in significant savings.

The latest news about [game consoles](https://greenlivingguy.com/green-living-resources-eco-friendly-products/alt-energy-news/)
is just one of many topics discussed in “Plugged In with ENERGY STAR: EPA’s Consumer
Electronics Podcast.” (Featuring the Consumer Electronics Association, tech expert
and USA Today contributor Rob Pegoraro and ENERGY STAR) From TVs to soundbars and
tablets, this podcast has everything a consumer needs to know before hitting the
stores on Black Friday.

##### In conclusion And most noteworthy, check out EPA’s new effort to make energy efficiency easy.  The effort is “Do 1 Thing ENERGY STAR”. It offers Facebook and Twitter users a new energy-saving tip each week. Thanksgiving week will focus on energy efficient gifts. Finally electronics have earned ENERGY STAR. By them. For more info, visit 󠀁[www.energystar.gov](https://www.energystar.gov)󠁿

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