Cost to Run a Gaming Console
A modern gaming console (PS5/Xbox) during play
Wattage
150W
Daily Usage
3h
Monthly Cost*
$2.32
Annual Cost*
$28.28
* At national average rate of 17.22¢/kWh
Cost to Run Gaming Console by State
From cheapest (Idaho: $1.51/mo) to most expensive (Hawaii: $5.83/mo).
| # | State | Rate | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | 11.15¢ | $1.51 | $18.31 |
| 2 | Washington | 11.26¢ | $1.52 | $18.49 |
| 3 | Utah | 11.41¢ | $1.54 | $18.74 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 11.72¢ | $1.58 | $19.25 |
| 5 | North Dakota | 12.43¢ | $1.68 | $20.42 |
| 6 | Louisiana | 12.52¢ | $1.69 | $20.56 |
| 7 | Oregon | 12.55¢ | $1.69 | $20.61 |
| 8 | Montana | 12.81¢ | $1.73 | $21.04 |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 12.82¢ | $1.73 | $21.06 |
| 10 | Tennessee | 12.91¢ | $1.74 | $21.20 |
| 11 | Arkansas | 13.04¢ | $1.76 | $21.42 |
| 12 | Nebraska | 13.08¢ | $1.77 | $21.48 |
| 13 | Kentucky | 13.19¢ | $1.78 | $21.66 |
| 14 | West Virginia | 13.44¢ | $1.81 | $22.08 |
| 15 | Mississippi | 13.54¢ | $1.83 | $22.24 |
| 16 | South Dakota | 13.74¢ | $1.85 | $22.57 |
| 17 | Missouri | 13.78¢ | $1.86 | $22.63 |
| 18 | North Carolina | 14.09¢ | $1.90 | $23.14 |
| 19 | Georgia | 14.27¢ | $1.93 | $23.44 |
| 20 | South Carolina | 14.43¢ | $1.95 | $23.70 |
| 21 | Virginia | 14.64¢ | $1.98 | $24.05 |
| 22 | Arizona | 14.78¢ | $2.00 | $24.28 |
| 23 | Alabama | 14.87¢ | $2.01 | $24.42 |
| 24 | Nevada | 14.92¢ | $2.01 | $24.51 |
| 25 | Delaware | 14.94¢ | $2.02 | $24.54 |
| 26 | Texas | 15.06¢ | $2.03 | $24.74 |
| 27 | Iowa | 15.14¢ | $2.04 | $24.87 |
| 28 | Ohio | 15.21¢ | $2.05 | $24.98 |
| 29 | Kansas | 15.28¢ | $2.06 | $25.10 |
| 30 | New Mexico | 15.34¢ | $2.07 | $25.20 |
| 31 | Indiana | 15.42¢ | $2.08 | $25.33 |
| 32 | Colorado | 15.56¢ | $2.10 | $25.56 |
| 33 | Minnesota | 15.63¢ | $2.11 | $25.67 |
| 34 | Florida | 16.22¢ | $2.19 | $26.64 |
| 35 | Illinois | 16.27¢ | $2.20 | $26.72 |
| 36 | Maryland | 16.57¢ | $2.24 | $27.22 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | 17.38¢ | $2.35 | $28.55 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | 18.36¢ | $2.48 | $30.16 |
| 39 | New Jersey | 18.48¢ | $2.49 | $30.35 |
| 40 | Michigan | 19.34¢ | $2.61 | $31.77 |
| 41 | Vermont | 21.43¢ | $2.89 | $35.20 |
| 42 | Alaska | 24.21¢ | $3.27 | $39.76 |
| 43 | New York | 24.33¢ | $3.28 | $39.96 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | 25.78¢ | $3.48 | $42.34 |
| 45 | Maine | 26.37¢ | $3.56 | $43.31 |
| 46 | Rhode Island | 28.08¢ | $3.79 | $46.12 |
| 47 | Massachusetts | 28.58¢ | $3.86 | $46.94 |
| 48 | Connecticut | 29.98¢ | $4.05 | $49.24 |
| 49 | California | 31.22¢ | $4.21 | $51.28 |
| 50 | Hawaii | 43.18¢ | $5.83 | $70.92 |
Energy Saving Tips for Gaming Console
- Use power strips and turn them off when devices are not in use to eliminate phantom loads.
- Enable sleep mode or power saving settings on computers and monitors.
- Unplug chargers when not actively charging devices.
- Choose Energy Star rated electronics when purchasing new devices.
- Adjust screen brightness on TVs and monitors to reduce power consumption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much electricity does a Gaming Console use?
A typical Gaming Console uses 150 watts and runs about 3 hours per day, consuming 0.45 kWh daily.
How much does it cost to run a Gaming Console per month?
At the national average electricity rate of 17.22¢/kWh, running a Gaming Console costs approximately $2.32 per month.
Where is it cheapest to run a Gaming Console?
Idaho has the lowest cost at $1.51/month, while Hawaii is the most expensive at $5.83/month.
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)