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How Much Does It Cost to Run a Gaming Console (PS5, Xbox) in Texas? (2026)
Current generation consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X draw around 180 to 220 watts while gaming, closer to 70 watts while streaming video, and just a watt or two in rest mode with instant on disabled.
A typical gaming console (ps5, xbox) (180 W) costs $0.029 per hour, or about $2.59 per month at 3 hours a day in Texas. Average running cost
| Wattage | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (70 W) | $0.011 | $0.034 | $1.01 | $12.26 |
| Typical (180 W) | $0.029 | $0.086 | $2.59 | $31.54 |
| High (220 W) | $0.035 | $0.11 | $3.17 | $38.54 |
Formula: watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh. Typical use is 3 h/day ≈ 197 kWh per year.
In Texas, with electricity at $0.16 per kWh (source: EIA Table 5.6.A, 2026-06), a typical gaming console (ps5, xbox) costs $0.029 per hour and about $31.54 per year at 3 hours a day. That is about 11% less than the US national average of $2.92 per month, because electricity in Texas costs $0.16 per kWh against $0.18 nationally. Each $1.00 of electricity buys roughly 34.7 hours of use.
How to lower the cost of running a gaming console (ps5, xbox)
- Turn off the console rather than leaving it in rest mode with instant on enabled.
- Streaming video on a console uses more power than a dedicated streaming stick.
- Cap the frame rate in games that allow it. Lower GPU load means lower draw.
- Disable the feature that keeps the console powered for controller charging.
In standby it draws about 1.5 W, which adds roughly 13 kWh ($2.10) per year if it is never unplugged.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a PS5 use?
About 200 watts in demanding games, 70 watts for media, and under 2 watts in rest mode.
Is it expensive to leave a console on overnight?
If it sits on the home screen, it draws about 50 watts, so 8 hours costs the same as 2 hours of gaming.
Does the Xbox Series S use less power?
Yes, around 80 watts during games, less than half the Series X.
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