Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Connecticut
Connecticut's average residential electricity rate is 27.4¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 44th cheapest in the country, 49% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $4.76 per month.
Per hour
4.9¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.16
3 hours/day
Per month
$4.76
17 kWh
Per year
$57.16
209 kWh
By usage level in Connecticut
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 7.8¢ | $2.38 | $28.58 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.76 | $57.16 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.31 | $9.52 | $114 |
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 27.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.16 per day, $4.76 per month, or $57.16 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Connecticut more expensive than average?
Yes. Connecticut's electricity costs about 49% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.76 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Connecticut right now?
Connecticut residents pay an average of 27.4¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 44th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.