Does the PS3 really eat up a lot of energy?


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No, nothing alarming on my electricity bill since I bought the console. And FTR I actually own all 3 consoles, and have a PC constantly running :p

Doubt it eats up any more than a mid-high end PC.

Yes the reports are true, but unless your console is on 24/7, 365 days a year, nothing to worry about, it's not really any different than any other high end multimedia device.

New revisions of the device will continue to use less as the CPU/GPU inside are shrunk.

how about someone at neowin run some quick tests w/ their killawatt meter?

measure in Standby, idle and while playing a game.

i heard that it still uses like 30W in Standby. true or false? :unsure:

edit: ok, nevermind... this review shows 1.9W in Standby

http://www.hardcoreware.net/reviews/review-356-1.htm

but what a hog when idle/playback/gaming :|

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how about someone at neowin run some quick tests w/ their killawatt meter?

measure in Standby, idle and while playing a game.

i heard that it still uses like 30W in Standby. true or false? :unsure:

No idea :blink:

Think the old PS3 (90nm/90nm) is rated at 200W, first revision (65nm/90nm) 135W and the newest one which I believe is (65nm/65nm) I don't have a figure for.

( Source: http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/30/40gb-ps...er-consumption/ )

Those won't be standby figures, just what it's rated at.

just for casual fun times . i dont think i will worry about PS3, i sure did worry when get Sony bravia plasmas got 26" seeing the viewing area will be small and will result is decent power usage, its almost ON for 10-14 hours daily in total usage by all members in my home, PS3 is just used by me and my sis once in a while for some hours and that too not everyday but now and then :)

New revisions of the device will continue to use less as the CPU/GPU inside are shrunk.

But you'll have to buy the new revised device(s) in order to take advantage of the lesser power consumption.

Microsoft Xbox 360 ranks a close second. If you shut it down when you're not playing a game or watching a movie, it costs about $11 to operate annually. Leaving it on continuously will cost you $103.

Yey, a reason to choose the 360 over the PS3! :D

$12 a yr?

Terrible!

That's almost the cost of...2 sandwiches!

But you'll have to buy the new revised device(s) in order to take advantage of the lesser power consumption.

Yey, a reason to choose the 360 over the PS3! :D

Yup $12 a year, definitely worth basing your console purchase(s) on that :rofl:

Good point, lol. But it's interesting to see that the Wii uses A LOT LESS power than the 360 and PS3.

Pretty simple, last generation hardware, last generation power usage.

Not interesting or surprising in the least!

yes. BIG plasmas LCD can simply EAT lots of power . they look slick and slim but they are monsters.

infact australia is thinking of banning them outright.

http://techdirt.com/articles/20071010/171139.shtml http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/10/10/2055587.htm

This is the reason i took very late decision to get Sony Bravia and i knew they optimize consumption on updated/revised versions . same about PS3 40 gb i knew by removing PS2 hardware and more updated power hardware they have now brought down consumption and 26 inch was wise choice , i got another reason to get bean bag and move it around when playing :) .

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hey,

My wife and i have our PS3, (witch we use every night) Tv and Home theather on a surge protecter and that you can switch off anytime( surge protecter) and it draws no power at all, last month my bill will like $60 with the all my Appliance Eletric, meaning no gas. My water gets heated by electic, also have my internet connected that way too.

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