Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Nevada
Nevada's average residential electricity rate is 12.8¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 2nd cheapest in the country, 30% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.22 per month.
Per hour
2.3¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
7.3¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.22
17 kWh
Per year
$26.70
209 kWh
By usage level in Nevada
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 3.7¢ | $1.11 | $13.35 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 7.3¢ | $2.22 | $26.70 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.45 | $53.40 |
Nevada 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 Nevada?
At Nevada's current average residential rate of 12.8¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 7.3¢ per day, $2.22 per month, or $26.70 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Nevada more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Nevada's rate is about 30% below the U.S. average: $2.22 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Nevada right now?
Nevada residents pay an average of 12.8¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 2nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.