Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in South Dakota
South Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 15.7¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 21st cheapest in the country, 15% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.73 per month.
Per hour
2.8¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
9.0¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.73
17 kWh
Per year
$32.75
209 kWh
By usage level in South Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.5¢ | $1.36 | $16.37 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 9.0¢ | $2.73 | $32.75 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.46 | $65.50 |
South Dakota 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 South Dakota?
At South Dakota's current average residential rate of 15.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 9.0¢ per day, $2.73 per month, or $32.75 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in South Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. South Dakota's rate is about 15% below the U.S. average: $2.73 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in South Dakota right now?
South Dakota residents pay an average of 15.7¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 21st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.