Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 28.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest in the country, 51% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $4.92 per month.
Per hour
5.1¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.16
3 hours/day
Per month
$4.92
17 kWh
Per year
$59.03
209 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 8.1¢ | $2.46 | $29.52 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.92 | $59.03 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.32 | $9.83 | $118 |
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.16 per day, $4.92 per month, or $59.03 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Rhode Island more expensive than average?
Yes. Rhode Island's electricity costs about 51% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.92 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Rhode Island right now?
Rhode Island residents pay an average of 28.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.