Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Connecticut
Connecticut's average residential electricity rate is 24.2¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 41st cheapest in the country, 32% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $4.20 per month.
Per hour
4.4¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.14
3 hours/day
Per month
$4.20
17 kWh
Per year
$50.48
209 kWh
By usage level in Connecticut
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 6.9¢ | $2.10 | $25.24 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.20 | $50.48 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.28 | $8.41 | $101 |
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 24.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.14 per day, $4.20 per month, or $50.48 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Connecticut more expensive than average?
Yes. Connecticut's electricity costs about 32% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.20 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Connecticut right now?
Connecticut residents pay an average of 24.2¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 41st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.