Case Study: Microsoft Changed Default Settings to Reduce Idle Power Consumption

13 February 2023 by Phillip JohnstonMicrosoft took steps to improve the energy efficiency of Xbox systems when not being used. We hope you will take note of this behavior and think about how to apply something similar in your own systems. Table of Contents: The Original Behavior The Changes Lessons for Designers References The Original Behavior Xbox devices that are plugged in and not being used can be placed into Sleep mode (also called “Instant On”). This mode lets users bypass the usual startup process when turning on the console. This mode, however, came with a cost: 10-15W in continual …

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