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hardCOREware.net, a site devoted to in-depth reviews on consumer electronics, recently compared gaming consoles. But this wasn't just any old test comparing games or special features, they were testing power consumption.

The results: Nintendo Wii uses significantly less power than the PC, XBOX 360 or Playstation 3. Wii comes in at just 18 watts, compared to the average of 200 watts of its competitors during video game play. Even in idle mode, Wii wins hands down.

Since the Wii is leading in console sales over XBOX 360 and PS3, it looks like gamers everywhere are doing their part to conserve a little energy.

Via engadget

Read more about the study at hardCOREware.net