Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in New York
New York's average residential electricity rate is 29.9¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 49th cheapest in the country, 63% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $5.19 per month.
Per hour
5.4¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.17
3 hours/day
Per month
$5.19
17 kWh
Per year
$62.37
209 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 8.5¢ | $2.60 | $31.19 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.19 | $62.37 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.34 | $10.39 | $125 |
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 29.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.17 per day, $5.19 per month, or $62.37 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 63% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $5.19 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New York right now?
New York residents pay an average of 29.9¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 49th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.