Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in California
California's average residential electricity rate is 33.3¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 50th cheapest in the country, 81% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $5.79 per month.
Per hour
6.0¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.19
3 hours/day
Per month
$5.79
17 kWh
Per year
$69.46
209 kWh
By usage level in California
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.89 | $34.73 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.79 | $69.46 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.38 | $11.57 | $139 |
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 33.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.19 per day, $5.79 per month, or $69.46 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in California more expensive than average?
Yes. California's electricity costs about 81% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $5.79 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in California right now?
California residents pay an average of 33.3¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 50th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.