Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 19.4¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 5% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $3.37 per month.
Per hour
3.5¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.11
3 hours/day
Per month
$3.37
17 kWh
Per year
$40.47
209 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 5.5¢ | $1.69 | $20.23 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.37 | $40.47 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.22 | $6.74 | $80.94 |
Delaware 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 Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 19.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.11 per day, $3.37 per month, or $40.47 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Delaware more expensive than average?
Yes. Delaware's electricity costs about 5% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.37 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 19.4¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.