Nintendo revealed plans of having the Wii console operating even when it’s “off” (read: standby), downloading new content etc. However, a new Government rule may block that idea, since it requires all electronic appliance manufacturers to remove the standby feature from their products.

The Government estimates that 8% of the energy consumption in the UK is wasted while electronic equipment is on standby, equipment like TV’s, DVD players, set-top boxes, chargers etc.

Nintendo hasn’t said anything about Wii’s power consumption, but if the new law is passed, it will mean no WiiConnect 24 for the Brits.

Via Times Online