Core Topics

Gaming's Environmental Footprint

Gaming Energy Consumption

A full session can include the console or PC, display, router, audio and cooling.

Online Casino Infrastructure

Online play relies on data centres, networks and the devices used to access them.

Cloud Gaming & Data Centres

Cloud gaming shifts rendering to servers but still uses local devices and networks.

Renewable Energy in NZ

Electricity use and emissions vary with the supply mix and the time measured.
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Gaming's carbon footprint across its life cycle
Aotearoa Context

What Shapes Gaming's Footprint

Gaming's environmental footprint depends on what is counted. Device electricity, cloud services, hardware production and end-of-life describe different parts of the picture.
Choose a System Boundary
Decide whether the estimate covers one device, the whole gaming room or a cloud service.
Separate Energy from Emissions
A kWh reading records electricity use; emissions also depend on the supply and accounting period.
Key Topics

Explore the Main Topics

01

Define the boundary

02

Measure electricity

03

Include service overhead

04

Match the grid factor

Define the System
Choose a device, room or full service boundary before comparing energy use.
A Practical Method

Measure the Whole Gaming Setup

Start with a clear boundary, record electricity use over a defined session, then apply a grid factor that matches the place and period.

NZ

Aotearoa Focus

Record the Session
Include the screen and supporting equipment, and account for idle time where relevant.
Use a Local Grid Factor
State the location and period used to estimate emissions from electricity.
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