I measured power output on a PS5 playing GT7. I played the PS4 version of the game (on the PS5) and the console was drawing a steady 100 watts. When I played the PS5 version of GT7, power output doubled to 200 watts! Naturally the PS5 also ran noticeably hotter with the upgraded version of the game.
I'm really glad to see people taking the initiative and checking the power consumption of their devices. Nice work! It's also good to see how backwards compatibility behaves too. It's a topic I'll be touching upon in the future.
The Backwards Compatible Fat PS3 uses so much power that when I plug it into a power strip instead of straight into the wall, it gives me a YLOD randomly due to insufficient power.
The original models of the PS3 (especialy CECHA and B) are notorious for having a very inefficient power supply that gets quite hot, even by standards of the day (the console internally consommes around 200W, but the power supply is rated for 400 W with a 67% efficiency). Users of theses consoles can replace the power supply with the one from the CECHG variant, which is more efficient (rated for 285W) and thus push less heat inside a already quite hot system.
Lemmie know of any other consoles/models you wanna see the real-world power draw for! [UPDATED COSTS FOR 01/07/23 PRICE CAP] ** Mega Drive 1 [1601-05] On: 0.33p/Hr (7.95p/day) Off: 0.72p/day (£2.64 p/year) ** Mega Drive Mini 2 On: 0.03p/Hr (0.59p/day) Off: zero ** Saturn Model 2 [MK-80200A-50] On: 0.27p/Hr (6.50p/day) Off: zero ** PSone [SCPH-102] On: 0.12p/Hr (2.89p/day) On (w/ screen): 0.33p/Hr (7.95p/day) Off: zero Off (w/ screen): 0.72p/day (£2.64 p/year) ** Phat PlayStation 3 [CECHC03] On: 6.41p/Hr (£1.54 p/day) Standby: 0.72p/day (£2.64 p/year) Off: zero Stay safe ❤
I wonder if having a working internal battery in both the Model 1 and Model 2 Saturns would make a difference when the console is switched off? Not sure if you tested this or not, but it’s something I’d find interesting.
I still use ps3 fat. The reason is cause of backwardscompatibility and upscaling of ps2. Would love to use a ps2 for it instead... But havent found a really good way todo it. And suggestion for testing. Ps3 Super Slim :) and also Ps2 Slim
I totally get the backwards compatibility argument with a phat PS3. Depending on how often you play PS2 games, you might benefit from getting an RGB SCART cable for a PS2 and (at least) an OSSC. The picture quality is fantastic! Thanks for the suggestions! I've got a slim PS2 which I'm gonna be checking in the near future 😄
I measured power output on a PS5 playing GT7. I played the PS4 version of the game (on the PS5) and the console was drawing a steady 100 watts. When I played the PS5 version of GT7, power output doubled to 200 watts! Naturally the PS5 also ran noticeably hotter with the upgraded version of the game.
I'm really glad to see people taking the initiative and checking the power consumption of their devices. Nice work! It's also good to see how backwards compatibility behaves too. It's a topic I'll be touching upon in the future.
I think that the EU should stop interfering in ukraine so the energy prices stabilize.
The Backwards Compatible Fat PS3 uses so much power that when I plug it into a power strip instead of straight into the wall, it gives me a YLOD randomly due to insufficient power.
The original models of the PS3 (especialy CECHA and B) are notorious for having a very inefficient power supply that gets quite hot, even by standards of the day (the console internally consommes around 200W, but the power supply is rated for 400 W with a 67% efficiency). Users of theses consoles can replace the power supply with the one from the CECHG variant, which is more efficient (rated for 285W) and thus push less heat inside a already quite hot system.
I read about this recently and it sounds like something I wanna do. Now just need to source a replacement power supply.
Lemmie know of any other consoles/models you wanna see the real-world power draw for!
[UPDATED COSTS FOR 01/07/23 PRICE CAP]
** Mega Drive 1 [1601-05]
On: 0.33p/Hr (7.95p/day)
Off: 0.72p/day (£2.64 p/year)
** Mega Drive Mini 2
On: 0.03p/Hr (0.59p/day)
Off: zero
** Saturn Model 2 [MK-80200A-50]
On: 0.27p/Hr (6.50p/day)
Off: zero
** PSone [SCPH-102]
On: 0.12p/Hr (2.89p/day)
On (w/ screen): 0.33p/Hr (7.95p/day)
Off: zero
Off (w/ screen): 0.72p/day (£2.64 p/year)
** Phat PlayStation 3 [CECHC03]
On: 6.41p/Hr (£1.54 p/day)
Standby: 0.72p/day (£2.64 p/year)
Off: zero
Stay safe ❤
I wonder if having a working internal battery in both the Model 1 and Model 2 Saturns would make a difference when the console is switched off?
Not sure if you tested this or not, but it’s something I’d find interesting.
I'm not sure how much of a difference that would make. For the record though, both batteries were dead when I tested.
I still use ps3 fat. The reason is cause of backwardscompatibility and upscaling of ps2. Would love to use a ps2 for it instead... But havent found a really good way todo it.
And suggestion for testing. Ps3 Super Slim :) and also Ps2 Slim
I totally get the backwards compatibility argument with a phat PS3. Depending on how often you play PS2 games, you might benefit from getting an RGB SCART cable for a PS2 and (at least) an OSSC. The picture quality is fantastic!
Thanks for the suggestions! I've got a slim PS2 which I'm gonna be checking in the near future 😄
@@TheMultiGenGamer Thats awesome! Ill look into that 😀