Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Tennessee
Tennessee's average residential electricity rate is 14.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 15th cheapest in the country, 21% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.59 per month.
Per hour
2.7¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
8.5¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.59
17 kWh
Per year
$31.08
209 kWh
By usage level in Tennessee
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.3¢ | $1.29 | $15.54 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 8.5¢ | $2.59 | $31.08 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.18 | $62.16 |
Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
At Tennessee's current average residential rate of 14.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 8.5¢ per day, $2.59 per month, or $31.08 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Tennessee more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Tennessee's rate is about 21% below the U.S. average: $2.59 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Tennessee right now?
Tennessee residents pay an average of 14.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 15th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.