Xbox debuts a setting to save energy when not in use

16 Feb. (Portaltic/EP) –

Microsoft has announced that the update for the Xbox Series X and S consoles is now available, which allows you to change your setting to off (energy saving) option while not in use.

The company announced this new version of its ‘software’ a few days ago, when it indicated what its new measures would be in the development of the consoles, which would be focused on reducing the consumption of energy resources in the home without affecting performance.

“Xbox is the first console to offer downloads and updates of games carbon conscious. Choose the power settings that best suit your needs,” Microsoft shared. this Wednesdayin a statement that summarizes the news presented by the latest update.

Thanks to this version, consoles can schedule updates of games, applications and the operating system at times of lower power consumption, that is, during the night. Likewise, it implements the option of turning off or saving energy, which reduces energy use up to 20 times when off compared to the standby power option.

From now on, players will also be able to modify the home screen wallpaper to hide in-game art, in order to simplify and have a better experience while navigating the interface.

Another novelty of this update is its compatibility with the Google Home application, which allows remote control of the console. In this way, it will not be necessary to have the device nearby to turn it on or off or to play the content or turn the volume up and down.

Finally, Microsoft has announced that it is testing a tool that will allow gamers return to a game already startedwith a history of previous saved games, as well as the creation of new games.