PS3 uses as much power as a medium fridge!
Posted on June 5th, 2008 in Time Wasters, Software/Hardware Reviews |
“According to a study by Australian consumer group Choice, video game
consoles such as Sony Playstation 3 consumes five times more energy
than a medium sized refrigerator.
They found out that a medium sized refrigerator of about 12 cu. ft.
volume (60 inches in height) will cost $50 a year while Sony
Playstation 3 will cost $250 a year even if it is not in use and only
turned on.”
“…Incredibly, the Playstation 3 consumed over ten times as much power as the Nintendo Wii.”
People always say that being “green” costs too much money. Green, or energy-efficient (whatever you want to call it) products sometimes do cost a little bit more upfront. But the cost of an appliance, game console, etc., isn’t just the cost to purchase the unit. It’s the cost to run it as long as you own it. You don’t buy a car and NOT consider how much you’ll spend on gas for it. You must make the same considerations with video game consoles and other electronics. At least, remember this : If you leave it on, you’re paying for the power to run it.