Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Maine
Maine's average residential electricity rate is 28.6¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 46th cheapest in the country, 55% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $4.97 per month.
Per hour
5.1¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.16
3 hours/day
Per month
$4.97
17 kWh
Per year
$59.66
209 kWh
By usage level in Maine
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 8.2¢ | $2.48 | $29.83 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.97 | $59.66 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.33 | $9.94 | $119 |
Maine 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 Maine?
At Maine's current average residential rate of 28.6¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.16 per day, $4.97 per month, or $59.66 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Maine more expensive than average?
Yes. Maine's electricity costs about 55% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.97 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Maine right now?
Maine residents pay an average of 28.6¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 46th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.