Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 17¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest in the country, 10% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.95 per month.
Per hour
3.1¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.10
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.95
17 kWh
Per year
$35.46
209 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.9¢ | $1.48 | $17.73 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.95 | $35.46 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.91 | $70.92 |
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 17¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $2.95 per month, or $35.46 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 10% below the U.S. average: $2.95 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 17¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.