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Sony’s PS5 Update Will Let You Trade Performance for Power Savings

New Power Saver mode may reduce PS5’s performance to cut energy use and support Sony’s eco goals.

Mihaela Kicevski by Mihaela Kicevski
July 23, 2025
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Sony is about to introduce a new PlayStation 5 update that might surprise some fans. It’ll add a Power Saver mode that lets you dial down your console’s performance to save energy. Why would anyone want that? Well, it’s part of Sony’s big plan to lower carbon emissions and be more environmentally friendly. So, if you want to help the planet and maybe see a smaller electric bill, you’ll have the option to sacrifice some power for a greener footprint.

According to an official PlayStation blog post, this update will begin beta testing soon with select players before being rolled out to everyone. Alongside the Power Saver mode, the update also allows DualSense controllers to pair with multiple devices simultaneously, which is neat but not nearly as headline-grabbing as nerfing your own console’s performance.

Sony’s Power Saver Mode: Performance Takes a Backseat

The new mode will restrict what your PS5 can do to cut power use. VR features will be disabled completely, and games that support the mode will run at lower performance levels, with some gameplay features possibly limited. For now, during beta testing, the Power Saver option will appear in menus but won’t actually function until later.

It’s a bold step from Sony, as they prepare to hit their Road to Zero plan, which targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Gaming consoles consume a significant amount of electricity, so this option might be Sony’s way of encouraging players to help out. Will enough people actually opt in, though? That’s the real question.

What Could This Mean for Gamers?

If you decide to use the Power Saver mode, you’ll see lower performance in supported games, and some features might be disabled. It’s not ideal if you want the best experience, but hey, maybe you’re okay with trading some smoothness for a smaller environmental footprint. Additionally, your electric bill may decrease slightly, which is always a welcome benefit.

Honestly, it’s kinda wild that we’re at a point where you might need to nerf your own console to be eco-friendly. But hey, the planet needs help, right? Sony’s been working on this since 2010, so this is just the next step in their plan. I wonder, will this make people rethink how much power their consoles suck up when they’re not even playing?

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