Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Colorado
Colorado's average residential electricity rate is 16.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 26th 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 $2.87 per month.
Per hour
3.0¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
9.4¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.87
17 kWh
Per year
$34.42
209 kWh
By usage level in Colorado
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.7¢ | $1.43 | $17.21 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 9.4¢ | $2.87 | $34.42 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.73 | $68.84 |
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 16.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 9.4¢ per day, $2.87 per month, or $34.42 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: $2.87 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Colorado right now?
Colorado residents pay an average of 16.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 26th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.