# Sustainable Gaming Console Designs The Sony PlayStation 5 Will Have Unique Features to Save Energy By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-09-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sony-playstation-5 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/9/sony-playstation-5-energy-consumption-sustainability) & [blog.us.playstation](https://blog.us.playstation.com/2019/09/22/playstation-joins-forces-with-the-united-nations-to-combat-climate-change/) It has been announced that the '[Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-6-concept) [PlayStation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-6-concept)' will feature a design that is much more energy-efficient than previous editions. This is due to sustainability being a design focus for the Sony PlayStation 5, which is set to be released to consumers in 2020. The initiative is due to the fact that Sony has collaborated with the [United Nations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-archischool), in order to focus on sustainability projects. Specifically, Sony CEO, Jim Ryan, stated that the new gaming console will be equipped with the ability to suspend a game while reducing the power that the console needs. Sony indicates that the new feature will have a significant impact, if it is adopted by one million people it would save enough electricity to power 1,000 US houses. Image Credit: Sony ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Energy-efficient Gaming Consoles:** Sony's PlayStation 5 showcases a design with enhanced energy efficiency, potentially paving the way for more sustainable gaming consoles in the future. - **Sustainability-focused Gaming Industry:** The collaboration between Sony and the United Nations highlights the growing importance of sustainability in the gaming industry, presenting opportunities for companies to innovate in eco-friendly game development and console designs. - **Power-saving Gaming Features:** The ability of the PlayStation 5 to suspend a game while reducing power consumption opens the door for disruptive innovations in energy-saving gaming technologies and console functionalities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Console Manufacturers:** Companies in the gaming console manufacturing industry can explore energy-efficient designs, such as Sony's PlayStation 5, to meet the rising demand for sustainable gaming experiences. - **Renewable Energy Providers:** Renewable energy providers can collaborate with gaming console manufacturers to develop sustainable power solutions that align with the energy-saving features of next-gen gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5. - **Eco-friendly Game Developers:** Eco-friendly game developers have the opportunity to create environmentally conscious games and leverage the power-saving capabilities of consoles like the PlayStation 5 to provide more sustainable gaming experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carbon-Aware Game Console Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-aware.md) - [Minimalist Next-Gen Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-6-concept.md) - [Contoured Gaming Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-console-concept.md) - [Angular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-6-concept.md) - [AI-Driven Video Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-playstation-5-pro.md) - [Pro-Grade Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-5-pro-concept.md) - [Industrial Next-Gen Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-6-console-concept.md) - [Powerful Portable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-handheld-gaming-console.md) - [Retro-Style Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-30th-anniversary-limited-edition.md)