Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Florida
Florida's average residential electricity rate is 15.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 18th cheapest in the country, 18% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.68 per month.
Per hour
2.8¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
8.8¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.68
17 kWh
Per year
$32.12
209 kWh
By usage level in Florida
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.4¢ | $1.34 | $16.06 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 8.8¢ | $2.68 | $32.12 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.35 | $64.25 |
Florida 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 Florida?
At Florida's current average residential rate of 15.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 8.8¢ per day, $2.68 per month, or $32.12 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Florida more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Florida's rate is about 18% below the U.S. average: $2.68 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Florida right now?
Florida residents pay an average of 15.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 18th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.