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Xbox Series X ‘Instant-on’ mode is a massive, wasteful power hog – study

Xbox Series X ‘Instant-on’ mode is a massive, wasteful power hog – study

Posted on January 16, 2021August 27, 2023 By Jarvis

Sustainability will be a huge issue in tech in 2021 as companies set ambitious goals to go carbon neutral, to reduce electronic waste and place greater focus on using recycled materials.

However, when it comes to the new Xbox Series X/S consoles, one power setting could be a huge energy drain, according to a report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) in the US.

The Instant-on mode enables gamers to start-up faster, wake their console with their voice and turn on their TV with the console.
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