Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Colorado
Colorado's average residential electricity rate is 16.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 23rd cheapest in the country, 12% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.81 per month.
Per hour
2.9¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
9.3¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.81
17 kWh
Per year
$33.79
209 kWh
By usage level in Colorado
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.6¢ | $1.41 | $16.90 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 9.3¢ | $2.81 | $33.79 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.63 | $67.59 |
Colorado 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 Colorado?
At Colorado's current average residential rate of 16.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 9.3¢ per day, $2.81 per month, or $33.79 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Colorado more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Colorado's rate is about 12% below the U.S. average: $2.81 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Colorado right now?
Colorado residents pay an average of 16.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 23rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.