Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Hawaii
Hawaii's average residential electricity rate is 48¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 51st cheapest in the country, 162% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $8.34 per month.
Per hour
8.6¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.27
3 hours/day
Per month
$8.34
17 kWh
Per year
$100
209 kWh
By usage level in Hawaii
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.17 | $50.06 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.27 | $8.34 | $100 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.55 | $16.68 | $200 |
Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
At Hawaii's current average residential rate of 48¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.27 per day, $8.34 per month, or $100 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Hawaii more expensive than average?
Yes. Hawaii's electricity costs about 162% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $8.34 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Hawaii right now?
Hawaii residents pay an average of 48¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 51st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.