As fans prepare for the launch of
Sony's
PlayStation 3 in
Europe, energy information website
Sust-it
has recommended that buyers prepare for some eye-watering electricity bills.
The site warns that the US version of the PlayStation 3 comes with a sizeable
380W power supply, which is over twice as big as its main competitor,
Microsoft's
Xbox 360 at 165W, and over seven times more power hungry than the PlayStation 2.
If a user combines a PS3 with a sizeable plasma display to take full
advantage of the graphics capabilities of the machine, users could be burning
1.4kWh of power per hour costing up to £1.19 for a five-hour session.
Ross Lammas, from Sust-it, said: "We expect new car launches to announce more
performance with less fuel consumption, so it's a pity that this does not apply
to electronic goods. Is it not time for an energy efficiency rating system for
consumer electrical goods?"
The site claims that consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the need to
reduce energy consumption, and therefore reduce their own CO2 emissions.
"The PS3 again highlights the need for clear labelling of the potential power
consumption of electronic devices, rather than relying on small print in the
technical specification sheets," Sust-IT said.
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