Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 15.9¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.76 per month.
Per hour
2.9¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
9.1¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.76
17 kWh
Per year
$33.17
209 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.5¢ | $1.38 | $16.58 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 9.1¢ | $2.76 | $33.17 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.52 | $66.33 |
Texas 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 Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 9.1¢ per day, $2.76 per month, or $33.17 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $2.76 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 15.9¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.