What is the Actual Eco-Balance of Games?

What does power consumption depend on?

The power consumption while playing a game depends on the type of game and the device on which it is played: Elaborate simulation games like FIFA or Battlefield for example have a higher power consumption than card games like Hearthstone. And computers with powerful graphic cards consume more power than game consoles.

Always next generation?

New technology is often more energy-efficient than older tech – that is, it consumes less power for the same output. But the production and transport of graphics cards and game consoles consume a lot of energy and resources. That‘s why it‘s more ecological to use existing hardware for as long as possible.

Download or cloud gaming?

Whether it‘s better to download a game or to play it in the cloud depends on the length of play and the size of the game. The longer you play, the more worthwhile the download. If you want to play a game only briefly that is many gigabyte in size, cloud gaming might be more power saving.

Standby or unplugged?

Devices also consume power while in standby mode. Therefore, you should make sure that they are completely disconnected from the power supply when they are not in use.