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How Much Does a Game Console (PS5/Xbox Series X) Cost to Run?
Current-gen consoles draw about 100-200 watts during gameplay and 10-15 watts in rest/standby mode. Older consoles like the PS4 Pro use about 150 watts.
watts
hrs/day
$/kWh
Daily Cost
$0.10
0.6 kWh
Monthly Cost
$2.88
18.0 kWh
Yearly Cost
$35.04
219.0 kWh
For perspective...
At $35.04/year, that's about $3 per month — roughly 7 gallons of gas per year.
Energy-Saving Tips for Your Game Console (PS5/Xbox Series X)
- Enable auto-shutdown after inactivity
- Fully power off rather than using rest mode if you don't need remote downloads
- Streaming video on a console uses far less power than gaming — about 50 watts