Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.7¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 7% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $3.42 per month.
Per hour
3.5¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.11
3 hours/day
Per month
$3.42
17 kWh
Per year
$41.09
209 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 5.6¢ | $1.71 | $20.55 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.42 | $41.09 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $6.85 | $82.19 |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.11 per day, $3.42 per month, or $41.09 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 7% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.42 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.7¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.