Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in New York
New York's average residential electricity rate is 29.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 48th cheapest in the country, 57% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $5.13 per month.
Per hour
5.3¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.17
3 hours/day
Per month
$5.13
17 kWh
Per year
$61.54
209 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 8.4¢ | $2.56 | $30.77 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.13 | $61.54 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.34 | $10.25 | $123 |
New York 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 New York?
At New York's current average residential rate of 29.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.17 per day, $5.13 per month, or $61.54 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in New York more expensive than average?
Yes. New York's electricity costs about 57% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $5.13 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New York right now?
New York residents pay an average of 29.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 48th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.