Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Maine
Maine's average residential electricity rate is 32.4¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 49th cheapest in the country, 77% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $5.63 per month.
Per hour
5.8¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.19
3 hours/day
Per month
$5.63
17 kWh
Per year
$67.59
209 kWh
By usage level in Maine
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 9.3¢ | $2.81 | $33.79 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.63 | $67.59 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.37 | $11.26 | $135 |
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 32.4¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.19 per day, $5.63 per month, or $67.59 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Maine more expensive than average?
Yes. Maine's electricity costs about 77% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $5.63 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Maine right now?
Maine residents pay an average of 32.4¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 49th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.