Microsoft has released a significant update for Xbox Series X and Series S consoles that will make them able to download system as well as game updates while they are in power saving mode, explains Dave McCarthy, the company’s vice president of Xbox operations: and the game while in Energy Saver mode, which saves more energy.”
“Power saving mode consumes about 20 times less power than standby mode when the console is not being used or updates are received,” he said.
To actually enable power saving mode, you can head to Settings > Sleep & Startup > Sleep Mode > Power Save. The company said Xbox products, accessories, and packaging will be 100 percent recyclable by 2030 in OECD countries.
Microsoft has reduced plastic waste by 500,000 kg by converting all Xbox gift cards into cardboard materials, and Microsoft is also working to provide mouse and keyboard integration into Xbox Cloud Gaming, with platform-level support currently in development for the service.
The move will provide a new option for peripherals to experience Xbox titles over cloud broadcasts, combined with existing touch controls, that are notable among mobile users. It will also improve accessibility on platforms like Windows and macOS, where mouse and keyboards are popular accessories.
The report said that Xbox Cloud Gaming, formerly known as Xbox Project xCloud, has continued to expand since its 2019 betas, since its launch with an Android app, as well as a web-based app available for iOS devices and desktop computers.
and console support in late 2021, later allowing Xbox Series X | S exclusives as Microsoft Flight Simulator carry over to older Xbox One consoles.