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Xbox consoles will soon be "carbon aware"
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Mephisto40
Member
But you have to have the console in standby for it to download the updates and run them, so this isn't "saving" you money at all, because the console is already on standby anyway
by 'standby' are you referring to 'sleep mode'?
there is
- 'shutdown (energy-saving) mode' which does download updates and i think does run some updates ~0.5w
- 'sleep' mode which enables remote play at all times ~10-15w
oldergamer
Member
If you think your game console is doing squat to save the environment then i have some swamp land for ya.
digoutyoursoul
Member
Cool feature 
Topher
Identifies as young
A better analogy is the Army cannot brag about how they have found a way to save tax payer money until they fix the tracks on their tanks. One has nothing to do with the other.
FeralEcho
Member
It's not a negative but people need to cut the saving the planet crap as If Microsoft,or any other corporations, really cares about anything except money.My post was directed at those people in particular.
And my crap is already unplugged and I don't need to take a break from the internet cuz I'm on the phone but thanks for your concern.
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
What's wrong with sony packaging?
It protects ps5 perfectly fine and it's not using plastic. It's a win win
sloppyjoe_gamer
Gold Member
Cool thing to have, but this reminds me of the new Dominos commercials with them waving their dicks around because their delivery cars are now going to be electric. Oh wow look at us!!! Cool to know for about 3 seconds, and then noone cares.
Banjo64
cumsessed
Nothing is wrong with it from a functional point of view. It just stands out like a sore thumb when Microsoft, Samsung, Apple, LG and every other electrical giant uses premium packaging.
As I say, the PS5 used about 50w more than the Series X at launch, and 140w more than the Series S - in a huge body in a giant box. The cheapo packaging, right down to the crappy elastic bands holding the power cable together, was about Sony penny pinching.
The Cockatrice
Gold Member
I'll never understand what the fuck you're writing. No way this is a normal person or not trolling. I just cant accept theres someone out there who writes so much nonsense with every post lmao.
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
Something is seriously wrong with your head if you are worried about packaging "premiumness"
For me it was a great unboxing. If You want your dick sucked by plastic foam during unboxing, I can't help you with that.
It's just a box and it looks great and protects.
As for wattage - Yes, ps5 is 200watts and consumes less in standby and sure, it's a big console but it's silent and cool looking imo
Banjo64
cumsessed
Don’t direct that at me, you should direct it at every major electronic manufacturer.
I’ve not given an opinion either way, just stated they used cheap packaging to save money, which is a fact
it sure sounds like you enjoy having your dick sucked by cheap elastic bands though, if I can apply your logic.We’re just talking about environment impact here -
Punished Miku
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Sleepwalker
Member
The year isnt even 15 days old and mfs already fighting about getting their cocks sucked by packaging
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CherryFalls
Banned
guYS one of my multiple home electronic appliances now shuts down, im saving the environment duhhhhhh
Meanwhile in the third world every day:
Meanwhile in the third world every day:
phil_t98
#SonyToo
guYS one of my multiple home electronic appliances now shuts down, im saving the environment duhhhhhh
Meanwhile in the third world every day:
every bit helps even if others aint doin there bit I guess
Chukhopops
Member
MS: You will save money by doing downloads/updates when electricity is cheaper and less carbon heavy.
Boomers on GAF:
Boomers on GAF:
MacReady13
Member
Microsoft produces xbox consoles and
Yeah cause I'm sure all those Xbox consoles updating during carbon friendly times will improve the environment significantly... Give me a fucking spell. This is just PR bullshit Microsoft is spewing out. Like I said- spew out the fucking games. That is what consoles are for, not to save the environment.
MarkMe2525
Gold Member
Definition of a False Dilemma.
Certainly I (the person you replied to) never championed MS as some environmentally conscious savoir, I simply stated that the feature is
welcomed.
Edit: btw, did you just claim you don't need to unplug and take a break from the internet because you are on your phone? Are you not aware you are actively on the internet when you are browsing neogaf on your phone?
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bentanchorbolt
Banned
No. The folks developing games and the folks doing the console updates, and I shouldn't have to say this, but they aren't the same people.
MacReady13
Member
No shit Sherlock. Last I checked though, they are all working for Microsoft. Or I may be mistaken...
bentanchorbolt
Banned
Don’t be mad just because you present yourself poorly.
LRKD
Member
Hard to even pretend to give a shit about this 'carbon awareness' when you think about the factories they are made, in and the boats and trucks they are shipped out on and so on. Like yay? It's so minuscule compared to all the resources they've used before this, it's nothing but a pat on the back for people who pretend to care about carbon emissions, so they can feel better about themselves at night.
SportsFan581
Member
You realize that the game developers and the hardware and software design/engineering teams are different people right?
MacReady13
Member
Mate I just want Microsoft to focus more on the gaming side of things. Shit like this gets certain people hard, but I'm playing consoles for games, not to be environmentally friendly. My series X won't kill the planet, and neither will the other consoles people play games on.
bentanchorbolt
Banned
I saw you quoted me, didn't bother reading. I've lost interest in this convo, sorry. Have a good one.
SportsFan581
Member
You can probably still force the always on setting if you want. Same way you probably still use those 250w incandescent light bulbs.
For people that are getting hit hard by the energy crisis, this is a a decent option. I've seen many articles about what devices you should unplug and limiting idle power usage, some people care about this more than others.
MacReady13
Member
It’s all good man. Some conversations are tough. Completely understandable.
midasmulligan
Member
so let me know if I’m reading this right, the fact that there are no games to play on Xbox means MS is actually helping you save money, and the environment, because 1) you don’t have to buy games that don’t exist and B) you don’t have to turn on your console thus saving you on energy costs and reversing climate change…these Jedi mind tricking muthafuckas 
In Cold Blood
Banned
Cool...I guess.
oldergamer
Member
Lets be honest. This is going to do dick squat to save the environment.
That doesnt mean i think actual things to save the environment are worthless.
Cool that they want to do what they can, but its not going to make a dent is the reality
That doesnt mean i think actual things to save the environment are worthless.
Cool that they want to do what they can, but its not going to make a dent is the reality
UltimaKilo
Gold Member
This might be a small thing to get a few more sales out of a small segment of the population.
March Climber
Gold Member
I think your post was actually a warning for the OP so I fixed it, because people keep making fun of it thinking you’re saying something else.
It was just punctuation and verbiage guys.
IbizaPocholo
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TwiztidElf
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TheThreadsThatBindUs
Member
Calling it "carbon aware" is just MS being obtuse. It's a power-saving mode.
When my console is run on a predominantly Hydroelectric and Nuclear grid like my PS5 is here in Canada, it's virtually zero carbon.
The console has no idea how much carbon is being saved by saving on a few watts of power usage. That depends entirely on the local power grid makeup, which your Xbox has no idea about. So calling it "carbon aware" is just plain false.
MS, stop being pretentious and just call it what it is, a clever power-saving mode.
When my console is run on a predominantly Hydroelectric and Nuclear grid like my PS5 is here in Canada, it's virtually zero carbon.
The console has no idea how much carbon is being saved by saving on a few watts of power usage. That depends entirely on the local power grid makeup, which your Xbox has no idea about. So calling it "carbon aware" is just plain false.
MS, stop being pretentious and just call it what it is, a clever power-saving mode.
Unknown?
Member
This. If they cared they wouldn't build them in China or any 3rd world that doesn't have any environmental laws.
cireza
Member
I had never seen such hatred for ants.But I want to keep my Halo XSX
