How much electricity does a PS3 use?
A PS3 typically uses around 80 to 200 watts during gameplay, depending on the model and activity. So, plan your power bill accordingly!
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The PS3's electricity consumption varies between models. The original 'fat' one uses more power than the slim versions鈥攁nywhere from 80W to 200W.
I've had my PS3 for years, and on average, it consumes about 150 watts while gaming and around 75 watts when idle. Not too bad!
It uses too much electricity. Get a PS5 instead!
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