My Xbox 360 is a little hungry when plugged in. According to tests, it consumes roughly 160 watts of power at any given time. This pales in comparison to the Sony Playstation 3 (which racks up 380 watts) but it's still a hog compared to previous consoles. Thankfully, beyond the occassional DVD and some epic battles of Gears of War the power hasn't been on that often. Still, it could be a greener experience.
That might all soon change. Sure Halo 3 is right around the corner, but even more intriguing is a new global warming-themed contest sponsored by Microsoft and Games For Change that seeks to encourage people to create a game based on climate change. The worldwide competition will inspire gamers to come up with a concept that not only entertains, but also inspires. From the release,
"The current generation of gamers is among the most socially conscious in history," said Suzanne Seggerman, co-founder and president of Games for Change. "We know from experience that young people are looking for ways to help make the world a better place, and who better to support this effort than an industry leader like Microsoft?"