What the telemetry shows
Enhanced XBOX Series X|S consoles send anonymized power telemetry back to XBOX services. This lets us determine the AC power consumption of consoles across a range of scenarios, including game and app usage — and to break averages down by studio, developer, publisher, genre, or feature set. XBOX Series X- Global average game power: 122 W
- Global average app power: 51 W
- Global average game power: 61 W
- Global average app power: 31 W
These averages remain fairly consistent over time. They are updated periodically.
Averages by feature
Unless otherwise stated, averages include all title capabilities irrespective of the supported features.XBOX Series X
XBOX Series S
Averages by genre
XBOX Series X
XBOX Series S
Lab vs. global baselines
- Lab baselines — controlled measurement via PIX on standardized hardware. Best for comparing your title to others.
- Global baselines — aggregated real-world telemetry from shipping titles. Best for understanding how your title actually behaves at scale.
Next steps
- Lab platform baselines — in-game area averages captured with PIX.
- Partner Center sustainability data — view your title’s own energy footprint.