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The energy used to run video game consoles could power San Diego for a year
dvice.com - 11/20/2008
The energy used to run video game consoles could power San Diego for a year
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A report by the Natural Resources Defense Council titled "Lowering the Cost of Play: Improving Energy Efficiency of Video Game Consoles" reveals that video game consoles across America collectively suck up "an estimated 16 billion kilowatt-hours per year — roughly equal to the annual ...

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Gizmodo:  Question of the Day: Do You Leave Your Game Console Running? [Question Of The Day]

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Question of the Day: Do You Leave Your Game Console Running? [Question Of The Day]
Gizmodo — ... question is: do you leave your game console running when you are not playing? Do You Leave Your Game Consoles Running When You're Not Playing? ( polls) Results from "Do You Plan to Gadget Shop on Black Friday?" Yes 18% Yes, but I'm sticking with online stores. 17% Yes, I will try online and brick and mortar stores. 11% No 37% Maybe 17% [NRDC via Ars Technica via DVICE] ...

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