Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Connecticut
Connecticut's average residential electricity rate is 32.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 49th cheapest in the country, 71% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $5.59 per month.
Per hour
5.8¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.18
3 hours/day
Per month
$5.59
17 kWh
Per year
$67.17
209 kWh
By usage level in Connecticut
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 9.2¢ | $2.80 | $33.58 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.59 | $67.17 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.37 | $11.19 | $134 |
Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
At Connecticut's current average residential rate of 32.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.18 per day, $5.59 per month, or $67.17 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Connecticut more expensive than average?
Yes. Connecticut's electricity costs about 71% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $5.59 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Connecticut right now?
Connecticut residents pay an average of 32.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 49th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.