Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 1% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $3.21 per month.
Per hour
3.3¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.11
3 hours/day
Per month
$3.21
17 kWh
Per year
$38.59
209 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 5.3¢ | $1.61 | $19.30 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.21 | $38.59 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.21 | $6.43 | $77.18 |
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 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.11 per day, $3.21 per month, or $38.59 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $3.21 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.