Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Louisiana
Louisiana's average residential electricity rate is 14.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 11th cheapest in the country, 23% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.50 per month.
Per hour
2.6¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
8.2¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.50
17 kWh
Per year
$30.04
209 kWh
By usage level in Louisiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.1¢ | $1.25 | $15.02 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 8.2¢ | $2.50 | $30.04 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $5.00 | $60.08 |
Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
At Louisiana's current average residential rate of 14.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 8.2¢ per day, $2.50 per month, or $30.04 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Louisiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Louisiana's rate is about 23% below the U.S. average: $2.50 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Louisiana right now?
Louisiana residents pay an average of 14.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 11th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.