A Gamer’s Guide to Saving Energy

Calling all gamers: ready to boost your energy efficiency and save? Just like you’d optimize your game settings for peak performance, you can tweak your tech for a more efficient setup with these pro tips:

• Embrace Dark Mode: Switching your devices to dark mode isn’t just a cool aesthetic choice; it helps save battery life on OLED screens and reduces eye strain. Head to your display settings and switch to dark mode. It’s a small adjustment with big rewards – more battery life for gaming sessions with friends.
• Optimize Xbox Standby Power: Turning off the ‘Xbox On’ command can cut your console’s standby power usage by nearly 98%. Just navigate to ‘Power & startup’ in your settings and disable ‘Instant-on’ mode. That’s a serious win for your energy bill!
  
• Adjust Rest Mode Settings: Most consoles come with a ‘Rest Mode’ for when you’re not playing. Customize the rest mode duration in your power settings to save even more energy whenever you’re away from the controller.
• Turn Off Controllers: PlayStation fans, set your controllers to turn off automatically after a period of inactivity. Go to ‘Power Save Settings’ and select ‘Turn Off Controllers Automatically.’ It’s an easy way to conserve energy during your breaks.
• Stream Smartly: Streaming your favorite shows? Opt for devices like Roku or Amazon Fire Stick, which use up to 15 times less energy than gaming consoles. It’s a smart switch that keeps the action on screen without draining your power.
• Combat Phantom Energy: Even when your devices are off, they can still draw power – this is known as phantom energy. Use advanced power strips that cut off power when devices aren’t in use. This simple switch can save you up to $100 a year on your energy bill. Talk about a great score.

With these tips, you’ll not only enhance your gaming experience but also save energy and lower your power bill. Game on!