

Meanwhile, Azure datacentres, which power its cloud gaming, will run on 100 percent renewable energy by 2025. It has also begun using recycled materials in its Xbox Series S and controllers. Microsoft has said that by 2030 it will design Xbox products and their packaging to be 100 percent recyclable.

Microsoft has also quietly made Energy Saver the new default power option - meaning new users have to opt into Instant On from here on out. It means you can save energy (and money on energy bills) by fully powering down your Xbox, and still not having to wait for an update to complete when you next switch it on. While the change isn't new, Microsoft promoted it last night as part of a blog post on its efforts to become more sustainable - and it's a worthwhile PSA.
