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For longevity, is it better to leave retro consoles plugged in or unplugged? (self.retrogaming)

submitted 1 year ago by MrKilroy to c/retrogaming

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So this is a thought I had the other day. Do you think for longevity / preservation it is best to leave consoles connected to power or leave them unplugged, ignoring something like a power surge?

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[–] yokonzo 1 points 1 year ago

If its worth anything, idk how this translates for consoles, but in the PC world, turning the system on is technically the hardest thing on the PSU, because it has to boost every component at once, but then again, you'll still be many years in before you experience any sort of failure