Do you switch off the plug?

MGS4SnakeRulez · 06-01-2009, 23:11

After you have finished on your console and shut it down do you switch the power brick off at the plug too? I do as I;ve heard alot about them over heating etc in the past so when I've finished on my 360 the plug gets turned off as well.

Just wondered if other people do this or just leave the plug on?

GF Cress · 06-01-2009, 23:13

I just leave it on, its plugged in behind tv unit anyway so would be a pain to pull plug lol

lym · 06-01-2009, 23:20

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Originally Posted by GF Cress

I just leave it on, its plugged in behind tv unit anyway so would be a pain to pull plug lol

Me too.

frailfury · 06-01-2009, 23:24

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Originally Posted by MGS4SnakeRulez

After you have finished on your console and shut it down do you switch the power brick off at the plug too? I do as I;ve heard alot about them over heating etc in the past so when I've finished on my 360 the plug gets turned off as well.

Just wondered if other people do this or just leave the plug on?

I thought about this a few months ago weirdly enough, but couldn't be bothered having to turn off plug sockets and stuff.

What I did instead is bought some surge protector adapters and plugged my expensive stuff (ps3, hdtv, router and dvd) into it. Now I just leave the ps3 on standby.

airwaves · 06-01-2009, 23:26

I leave mine on also for the same reason. It's a shame the power block doesn't have a switch meaning you could turn that off at night.

frailfury · 06-01-2009, 23:29

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Originally Posted by airwaves

I leave mine on also for the same reason. It's a shame the power block doesn't have a switch meaning you could turn that off at night.

A switch? The PS3 does...

alternate · 06-01-2009, 23:35

It only uses about 3w in standby

grabbi · 07-01-2009, 02:35

Lazy lazy people.

At the end of the day, its still eating electricity and omitting some carbon immitions.

To respond, yes, I unplug it always. Mainly to save money. The 360 takes a lot, and I didnt know how much the brick took itself, with the console off, so I unplugged it.

Being one of the first 2005 models, the Bricks and consoles took a lot more electricity, so I got into that routine of unplugging.

Id advise everyone else to do so also. If you cant reach the plug, then get an extension to make it more accessable.

Its time to stop leaving things on standby, and all that. And ave yourself a few quid at it.

TommyGavin76 · 07-01-2009, 08:10

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Originally Posted by frailfury

A switch? The PS3 does...

Thanks, that's fascinating.

SarcasticMrFox · 07-01-2009, 11:14

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Originally Posted by frailfury

A switch? The PS3 does...

Damn, I knew I'd made the wrong choice buying the console with all the games. I should have got the one with the switch on the power brick

willowfan · 07-01-2009, 11:25

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Originally Posted by GF Cress

I just leave it on, its plugged in behind tv unit anyway so would be a pain to pull plug lol

Me too, where it's plugged in would be a major PITA to get to every time I want to use the 360.

frailfury · 07-01-2009, 11:27

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Originally Posted by airwaves

I leave mine on also for the same reason. It's a shame the power block doesn't have a switch meaning you could turn that off at night.

Sorry I didn't realise you meant an xbox, thought you meant PS3, my apologies.

GF Cress · 07-01-2009, 11:42

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Originally Posted by grabbi

Lazy lazy people.

At the end of the day, its still eating electricity and omitting some carbon immitions.

To respond, yes, I unplug it always. Mainly to save money. The 360 takes a lot, and I didnt know how much the brick took itself, with the console off, so I unplugged it.

Being one of the first 2005 models, the Bricks and consoles took a lot more electricity, so I got into that routine of unplugging.

Id advise everyone else to do so also. If you cant reach the plug, then get an extension to make it more accessable.

Its time to stop leaving things on standby, and all that. And ave yourself a few quid at it.

I'd use up more energy moving tv unit to get to plug lol.

roguebrogue1 · 07-01-2009, 11:55

I turn my off at the plug everday before I go to work.

156418 · 07-01-2009, 14:22

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Originally Posted by SarcasticMrFox

I should have got the one with the switch on the power brick

Power Brick? No need for one of them with a PS3

(and the switch is on the back of the console)

LinkinFighter · 07-01-2009, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by GF Cress

I just leave it on, its plugged in behind tv unit anyway so would be a pain to pull plug lol

ditto

Pingman · 07-01-2009, 17:10

I unplug mine, purely because it's in my bedroom, and the light on the brick keeps me awake, same with the red standby light on the Wii.

grabbi · 07-01-2009, 18:43

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Originally Posted by SarcasticMrFox

Damn, I knew I'd made the wrong choice buying the console with all the games. I should have got the one with the switch on the power brick

That made me ROFL.

digibod · 07-01-2009, 18:52

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Originally Posted by grabbi

That made me ROFL.

even though the switch is on the back

the ps3 doesent have a power supply, its built in

lets all think of a way to knock the ps3

yawn yawn yawn

roguebrogue1 · 07-01-2009, 19:00

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Originally Posted by digibod

even though the switch is on the back

the ps3 doesent have a power supply, its built in

lets all think of a way to knock the ps3

yawn yawn yawn

You mean like people have commented about the PS3/knocked the 360 on this thread already? On a thread in the XBOX forums?

digibod · 07-01-2009, 19:05

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Originally Posted by roguebrogue1

You mean like people have commented about the PS3/knocked the 360 on this thread already? On a thread in the XBOX forums?

i have 2 ps3s and a 360. i think they are both great. i usually find the people who knock the ps3 are too mean to buy one

i have to say, xbox live is impressive but i think the ps3 is a more polished and slicker system

swings and roundabouts they say

ok then, they moan about the price

kendoguk · 07-01-2009, 20:50

i always pull the plug of anything im not using

Im weird like that.

y2dom · 07-01-2009, 23:16

The only thing that remains plugged in in my room when not in use is the tv and sky hd box, all others (xbox/wii/pc/phone charger/xbox remote battery chargers) are all unplugged.

DXRulz · 07-01-2009, 23:25

Ignore post title, that was meant for a new thread.

Anyway i unplug mine from the mains when i go out or go to bed...

MGS4SnakeRulez · 07-01-2009, 23:46

Why has PS3 been mentioned in this thread? It has nothing to do with PS3

06-01-2009, 23:11	#1
MGS4SnakeRulez Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15,075	Do you switch off the plug? After you have finished on your console and shut it down do you switch the power brick off at the plug too? I do as I;ve heard alot about them over heating etc in the past so when I've finished on my 360 the plug gets turned off as well. Just wondered if other people do this or just leave the plug on?

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DXRulz Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southampton Services: Freeview, Freesat, PS3, XBOX 360, Wii Posts: 4,101	Goldeneye on XBLA Ignore post title, that was meant for a new thread. Anyway i unplug mine from the mains when i go out or go to bed...

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06-01-2009, 23:13	#2
GF Cress Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 39	I just leave it on, its plugged in behind tv unit anyway so would be a pain to pull plug lol

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airwaves Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kent, UK Services: Sky + HD, Pure One Elite, Freesat, Sky Broadband Unlimited Posts: 2,602	I leave mine on also for the same reason. It's a shame the power block doesn't have a switch meaning you could turn that off at night.

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alternate Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,656	It only uses about 3w in standby

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grabbi Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: YouTube.com/CallOfDuteh Services: VM V+ XL, 10Mb, Xbox, 360, GT: KOE 9 ASH Posts: 5,333	Lazy lazy people. At the end of the day, its still eating electricity and omitting some carbon immitions. To respond, yes, I unplug it always. Mainly to save money. The 360 takes a lot, and I didnt know how much the brick took itself, with the console off, so I unplugged it. Being one of the first 2005 models, the Bricks and consoles took a lot more electricity, so I got into that routine of unplugging. Id advise everyone else to do so also. If you cant reach the plug, then get an extension to make it more accessable. Its time to stop leaving things on standby, and all that. And ave yourself a few quid at it.

07-01-2009, 11:55	#14
roguebrogue1 Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cardiff Services: omgzzzz, a girl?! Posts: 762	I turn my off at the plug everday before I go to work.

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Pingman Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,472	I unplug mine, purely because it's in my bedroom, and the light on the brick keeps me awake, same with the red standby light on the Wii.

07-01-2009, 20:50	#22
kendoguk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: My Bedroom Posts: 6,486	i always pull the plug of anything im not using Im weird like that.

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y2dom Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 281	The only thing that remains plugged in in my room when not in use is the tv and sky hd box, all others (xbox/wii/pc/phone charger/xbox remote battery chargers) are all unplugged.

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MGS4SnakeRulez Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15,075	Why has PS3 been mentioned in this thread? It has nothing to do with PS3

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