Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Nebraska
Nebraska's average residential electricity rate is 13.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 3rd cheapest in the country, 29% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.31 per month.
Per hour
2.4¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
7.6¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.31
17 kWh
Per year
$27.74
209 kWh
By usage level in Nebraska
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 3.8¢ | $1.16 | $13.87 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 7.6¢ | $2.31 | $27.74 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.62 | $55.49 |
Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
At Nebraska's current average residential rate of 13.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 7.6¢ per day, $2.31 per month, or $27.74 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Nebraska more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Nebraska's rate is about 29% below the U.S. average: $2.31 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Nebraska right now?
Nebraska residents pay an average of 13.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 3rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.