Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Virginia
Virginia's average residential electricity rate is 17.6¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 31st cheapest in the country, 4% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $3.06 per month.
Per hour
3.2¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.10
3 hours/day
Per month
$3.06
17 kWh
Per year
$36.71
209 kWh
By usage level in Virginia
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 5.0¢ | $1.53 | $18.36 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.06 | $36.71 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.20 | $6.12 | $73.43 |
Virginia 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 Virginia?
At Virginia's current average residential rate of 17.6¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $3.06 per month, or $36.71 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Virginia more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Virginia's rate is about 4% below the U.S. average: $3.06 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Virginia right now?
Virginia residents pay an average of 17.6¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 31st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.