Xbox has added a more powerful power saving mode to its consoles. It was enough for Fox News, the ultra-conservative channel in the United States, to see it as a “woke” threat.
Xbox, Microsoft’s console rival to PlayStation, incorporated a new power saving mode on the Xbox Series X/S and One line in early 2023. This new feature is supposed to reduce the carbon footprint and help save electricity. An initiative which, of course, is tinged on the one hand with communication, but which nevertheless remains useful, faced with the essential issue of energy, in a context of climate change caused by human activity.
The American right, however, seems to perceive this update as a threat. Fox News, one of the most important channels in the country and known for its ultra-conservative positions, is worried The relayTuesday, January 24.
” Xbox announced that it has gone woke due to climate change introduces presenter Ainsley Earhardt. ” Isn’t that completely crazy? “, replies Jimmy Failla, the co-presenter. ” We understand what they are doing. It’s not going to actually reduce emissions. The level of reduction is infinitesimal. »
But then, what is this mode supposed to be used for, according to Jimmy Failla? Reply : “ They try to indoctrinate your children in climate policies from an early age “, he chants. ” To make them aware of climate change now “, he adds, apparently outraged. ” Of course, they go after the children! confirms Ainsley Earhardt.
It should be noted that this same channel was moved, just a few days ago, by M&M’s which have also become too “wokes” in their eyesbecause “feminine” M&M’s no longer wear heels, but sneakers.
What is Xbox Power Saving Mode?
The objective announced by Xbox is to reduce the impact on carbon emissions of updates and downloads. And that’s not entirely new at Microsoft (although Fox is making a spectacular announcement about it). The company had already put this in place to Windows Update on PC.
“ When your console is plugged in, connected to the internet, and regional carbon intensity data is available, it will schedule game, app, and system updates at certain times during the nightly maintenance window. This may result in lower carbon emissions, as a higher proportion of electricity comes from low-carbon sources on the power grid. Instead of waking up at a random time to download, it will do so at a time when the most renewable energy is available in the region, Xbox explains.
Shutdown mode (energy saving) is also less consuming, at 0.5 watts instead of 10-15 watts. It is possible to program Activity Schedules so that the console automatically switches to this mode. ” This will reduce dependence on fossil fuels and CO2 emissions and potentially save you money “explains Microsoft.
The impact of a single mode console Stop may seem trivial, but it is not. Microsoft has sold more than 50 million Xbox Ones and its next-gen X/S console is said to reach 15 million. Faced with the climate emergency, any reduction is good to take, because these accumulate.
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