Xbox's 'carbon aware' energy saving features now available to everyone

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Xbox's 'carbon aware' energy saving features now available to everyone
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Xbox's 'carbon aware' energy saving features now available to everyone following Insider testing, as part of February's update

Either way, Microsoft claims that for every two consoles that switch to Shutdown mode and use it for 20 hours each day over the course of a year, it'll save the carbon equivalent of one tree planted and grown for a decade.

Away from energy saving features, Xbox's February update gives user the option to hide game art - which it acknowledges some find"distracting" - when selecting tiles on Home. It also makes it possible to use the Google Home app as a touch remote control for an Xbox console. Finally, Microsoft says a random selection of users will also be given access to an experimental feature designed to make it easier to jump back into a party with your friends by providing a list of previous parties that can restarted if desired.Create your ReedPop ID & unlock community features and much, much more!

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