Should the new consoles have batteries in them?

[Demon_Skeith]

For the upcoming PlayStation 5 and new Xbox system, do you think they should come with a battery in them just in case there is power loss, you could still play your game or take time to find a stop point and save? Granted this would need to come with a plug port to plug a tv to power it as well.

 

[Claraviolet]

Well, it doesn't matter.

But that would be good too if people experience too many power cuts in their area....so....it's better to have them I suppose.

 

[Grungie]

You could just buy an UPS if you’re that hardcore over gaming.

 

[WitchAssassin]

I don't normally have that many power outages. But I would avoid playing video games if there is a thunderstorm brewing or in progress. So it wouldn't really affect me really one way or the other.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

You could just buy an UPS if you’re that hardcore over gaming.

can be an issue in small spaces.

 

[froggyboy604]

can be an issue in small spaces.

There are some Uninterrupted power supplies which are about the same size as power bars/surge protector bars. UPS are smaller than most TVs, and can be place behind a TV table, or next to the TV table,

I feel adding a battery for a game console is not a good idea because it will make the console more expensive, so fewer people can afford a console, or may end up borrowing more money to buy the console,

 

[Grungie]

can be an issue in small spaces.

Like Froggy said, you can get one that’s barely bigger than a standard power strip, so space constraints aren’t much of an issue. It also doesn’t limit to just one console, so if you want to play a different one (or just want to watch TV), you don’t have to turn on a console just to power a TV.

 

[froggyboy604]

I think battery in game consoles mostly make sense for handheld consoles like the Nintendo Switch with a screen and built-in gamepad ,speakers, and wi-fi.

Most TVs and external TV sound systems like a sound bar don't have a battery built-in, so you will need to use a UPS power supply to power your TV, and external speakers like a sound bar.

A standalone UPS power supply with a high capacity battery and many plugs can power your console, DVR/Tivo, modem, router, stereo, PC and phone charger at the same time depending on how much power the battery can hold, and how many plugs the UPS has.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Like Froggy said, you can get one that’s barely bigger than a standard power strip, so space constraints aren’t much of an issue. It also doesn’t limit to just one console, so if you want to play a different one (or just want to watch TV), you don’t have to turn on a console just to power a TV.

usually the smaller the UPS, the weaker the battery life.

 

[froggyboy604]

usually the smaller the UPS, the weaker the battery life.

This is true, but those UPS with bigger batteries can be more expensive.

Many power outages I experience only last a few minutes to an hour, so smaller UPS may work if your TV and console does not use a lot of power.

 

[Grungie]

usually the smaller the UPS, the weaker the battery life.

Well I’m used to UPS being used to safely shut down equipment during a power outage, so if you get one that lasts long enough to save your game and safely turn off your console, so you really need a lot more?

 

[JoyFreak]

Either way, battery would still be beneficial and gives user more choices!

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Well I’m used to UPS being used to safely shut down equipment during a power outage, so if you get one that lasts long enough to save your game and safely turn off your console, so you really need a lot more?

it depends on how many devices needs to be connected to it.