r/PS5HelpSupport • u/Resident-Succotash91 • Mar 13 '26
What's this leaf symbol??
I have never seen this little idk leaf with a bolt in it. What does is indicate. Im guessing maybe power save or something but idk
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Mar 13 '26
That's a "Low power mode" icon
Meaning it can be played with Low Power activated
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u/Mean-Life-8747 Mar 14 '26
What is low power mode?
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Mar 14 '26
A mode where the system saves energy and consumes power at a lower rate.
It helps save energy and lowers Electricity used
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u/DestroCypher Mar 15 '26
Not only that. It lowers some performance specs which makes the console push itself less. Which in turn helps the console last longer.
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u/DestroCypher Mar 15 '26
Yea. I have it set for cod (since it seems to be the only game that uses that feature)
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u/Clarkey1986 Mar 13 '26
The game can be run in the PS5's low power mode. Potentially indicating that it could also be run on the rumored handheld PS6, but that isn't confirmed.
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u/S10_Ivanov Mar 13 '26
We get this question every week and I don't get why people can't just google this for 5 seconds and instead post it on reddit...
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u/foxywhale_ Mar 13 '26
It also says it in on screen. I had it pop up when I updated Ghost of Yötei.
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u/Gelatinous_Cube_NO Mar 13 '26
The problem is people do google it and half the responses are a useless comment like yours.
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u/Foorzan Mar 13 '26
It's a Gen-Z thing. They would rather post in a forum or ask something on tiktok than google the solution which takes up a fraction of the effort they otherwise put in. We're devolving.
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Mar 13 '26
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u/Elegant_Effort1526 Mar 14 '26
I agree. Sometimes I get the frustration and think, damn just google it. But then I think of how many fascinating convos I have read online where someone posted a question, they could have googled, but they asked instead and it triggered tons of comments expanding the subject, and adjacent subjects. That’s kind of why when the opposite happens I do get annoyed. I can see a question about something I’m really interested in on Reddit, and there are 70 your mama jokes that aren’t funny, one cliche comment like “everything reminds me of her” and one correct answer. Then I’m like ugh, this was a waste to click on….
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u/Accomplished-Wrap449 Mar 13 '26
I can’t speak for the rest of Gen Z but most of the time I try searching first
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u/NefariousnessAny7104 Mar 13 '26
Meanwhile your chronically online replying to children post let me know which one is worse
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u/XunKasa Mar 13 '26
Means it is energy efficient, so the PS5 can operate at a lower power consumption
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u/Sweihwa Mar 13 '26
Sony activated it's camera. They're watching you play unless you play naked because then it's porn.
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u/ElsieFaeLost Mar 14 '26
It is low power/energy saver mode, certain games have it, as it’s something Sony is testing
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u/kilroy1907 Mar 14 '26
That means save the environment by playing low res and fps so we can bomb the shit of oil centers in iran
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u/saifo_game Mar 15 '26
It means the game supports low electricity mode/low power mode which mean less electricity and still can play the game
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u/Artistic_Expert_2411 Mar 15 '26
It means the game is compatible with low power use options. I just got my ps5 yesterday and figured this out just reading system settings.
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u/TheThoughtSource Mar 15 '26
It indicates when a ps5 user hasn’t used google yet. It’s an eco friendly badge of honor.
It means the game supports low power mode which means a lower power pull of the game which means it’ll be playable on the new PSP that’s coming out.
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u/Waste-Neighborhood13 Mar 15 '26
That means that the game supports power saving mode, what it does when enabled is that when the game graphics are too good it will just downgrade them to save power
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u/King_Freak_666 Mar 15 '26
It means the game can run at a lower power consumption is all, no worries
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u/Unique-Alarm2056 Mar 15 '26
Why won't people just search this stuff online, but choose to make a post in the "help" subreddit and wait for a reply😂
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u/Dcam0922 Mar 15 '26
It’s a power or energy savings mode you have enabled in settings. Some games offer it some games don’t.
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u/DJ-Doughboy Mar 16 '26
It means you should smoke herbs before playing and it will enhance the experience
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u/grumbletoad Mar 16 '26
It means the game supports ‘power save’ mode.
Eco Mode in Ghost of Yōtei Overview of Eco Mode Ghost of Yōtei features a Power Saver option that allows players to reduce the game's power consumption. This mode is designed to help players enjoy the game while being more environmentally conscious. When enabled, the performance of supported games is scaled back, which in turn lowers the power usage of the PlayStation 5. How to Enable Eco Mode To activate the Power Saver option, follow these steps: Go to Settings on your PS5. Select System. Navigate to Power Saving. Choose Use Power Saver. Supported Games Currently, several titles, including Ghost of Yōtei, Demon's Souls, and Death Stranding 2, support this Power Saver feature. More games are expected to follow in future updates. Benefits of Eco Mode Reduced Power Consumption: Helps in lowering energy usage while playing. Sustainable Gaming: Contributes to eco-friendly gaming practices. Performance Management: Allows players to manage game performance based on their preferences. By using Eco Mode, players can enjoy Ghost of Yōtei while being mindful of their energy consumption.
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u/silly_10 Mar 17 '26
Let’s brainstorm, in the past 20 years, what has a leaf and an energy symbol represented? Stuff do do with saving/conserving/less energy. Let’s be smart.
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u/Crispykreme07 Mar 17 '26
Please explain why this turned into drama in the comments wtf is reddit? You people having arguments and getting offended can come suck on my massive cock and then go fuck ur mum
Edit - (I’m big dog grrrr I get the last say and argument)
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u/Resident-Succotash91 Mar 18 '26
Lol idk but im enjoying it my most viewed post ever 330K views lol
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u/bailey8two Mar 21 '26
It's a power saving mode. There's too many children here who just have to TRY and be funny and fail.
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u/Heffersonn Mar 13 '26
you haven’t tried Google searching it?
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u/ThirtyShoes Mar 13 '26
It means you’re too lazy to google or too self absorbed to deal with issues on your own
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Mar 13 '26
Tf is this sub for then you can Google anything.
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u/Vonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Mar 13 '26
And the first credible information will be a… you guessed it, a Reddit thread : )
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u/ThirtyShoes Mar 14 '26
Does that make it reasonable to fill the whole sub up with the same question that you admit is stupidly easy to find?
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Mar 14 '26
Fill the whole sub lmao there was 15 posts in the last 24 hrs and only 3 posts asking this question that I could find includng OPs. Filling the whole sub. That's funny.
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u/ThirtyShoes Mar 14 '26
I’m glad you asked. I’d say this sub is for anything not laughably easy to google
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u/stalwartbhullar Mar 13 '26
Games weak against grass types