Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Tennessee
Tennessee's average residential electricity rate is 14.5¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 12th 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 $2.52 per month.
Per hour
2.6¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
8.3¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.52
17 kWh
Per year
$30.25
209 kWh
By usage level in Tennessee
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.1¢ | $1.26 | $15.12 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 8.3¢ | $2.52 | $30.25 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.04 | $60.49 |
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 14.5¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 8.3¢ per day, $2.52 per month, or $30.25 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: $2.52 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Tennessee right now?
Tennessee residents pay an average of 14.5¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 12th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.