Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in California
California's average residential electricity rate is 35.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 50th cheapest in the country, 88% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $6.13 per month.
Per hour
6.4¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.20
3 hours/day
Per month
$6.13
17 kWh
Per year
$73.63
209 kWh
By usage level in California
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.07 | $36.82 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.20 | $6.13 | $73.63 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.40 | $12.27 | $147 |
California vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in California?
At California's current average residential rate of 35.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.20 per day, $6.13 per month, or $73.63 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in California more expensive than average?
Yes. California's electricity costs about 88% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $6.13 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in California right now?
California residents pay an average of 35.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 50th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.