Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Virginia
Virginia's average residential electricity rate is 17.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 31st cheapest in the country, 7% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $3.02 per month.
Per hour
3.1¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.10
3 hours/day
Per month
$3.02
17 kWh
Per year
$36.30
209 kWh
By usage level in Virginia
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 5.0¢ | $1.51 | $18.15 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.02 | $36.30 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.20 | $6.05 | $72.59 |
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 17.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $3.02 per month, or $36.30 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 7% below the U.S. average: $3.02 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Virginia right now?
Virginia residents pay an average of 17.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 31st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.