Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Minnesota
Minnesota's average residential electricity rate is 17.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 31st cheapest in the country, 4% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $3.04 per month.
Per hour
3.1¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.10
3 hours/day
Per month
$3.04
17 kWh
Per year
$36.50
209 kWh
By usage level in Minnesota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 5.0¢ | $1.52 | $18.25 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.04 | $36.50 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.20 | $6.08 | $73.01 |
Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
At Minnesota's current average residential rate of 17.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $3.04 per month, or $36.50 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Minnesota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Minnesota's rate is about 4% below the U.S. average: $3.04 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Minnesota right now?
Minnesota residents pay an average of 17.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 31st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.