How Much Does It Cost to Run a PS5?

The short answer

A typical 200W PS5 costs about $0.04 per hour to run at the US average electricity rate, or $3.34 a month at 3 hours a day.

Based on the US average residential rate of 18.3¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026). Costs range from $2.32/month in Louisiana to $8.76/month in Hawaii — pick your state below for an exact figure.

Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data · Updated Oct 6, 2026

Your cost

US average · 18.3¢/kWh · EIA Jul 2026

Per hour: $0.04
Per month: $3.34
Per year: $40.10

18.3 kWh a month 172 lb CO₂ a year

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PS5 running cost at the US average rate

Cost at 18.3¢/kWh, the US average (EIA, Jul 2026)
Daily use	kWh/month	Per day	Per month	Per year
1 hour/day	6.1	$0.04	$1.11	$13.37
2 hours/day	12.2	$0.07	$2.23	$26.73
4 hours/day	24.3	$0.15	$4.46	$53.47
8 hours/day	48.7	$0.29	$8.91	$107
12 hours/day	73.0	$0.44	$13.37	$160
24 hours/day	146.0	$0.88	$26.74	$321

Cost to run a PS5 in every state

At 3 hours a day and each state’s average residential rate. Select a state for its full breakdown.

PS5 cost by state

Alabama	16.4¢	$0.03	$2.99	$35.92
Alaska	28.8¢	$0.06	$5.26	$63.14
Arizona	15.4¢	$0.03	$2.81	$33.68
Arkansas	14.3¢	$0.03	$2.62	$31.38
California	33.6¢	$0.07	$6.13	$73.61
Colorado	17.0¢	$0.03	$3.10	$37.23
Connecticut	24.2¢	$0.05	$4.41	$52.91
Delaware	18.5¢	$0.04	$3.37	$40.47
District of Columbia	25.2¢	$0.05	$4.60	$55.21
Florida	15.0¢	$0.03	$2.74	$32.92
Georgia	16.3¢	$0.03	$2.97	$35.63
Hawaii	48.0¢	$0.10	$8.76	$105
Idaho	13.7¢	$0.03	$2.51	$30.07
Illinois	19.2¢	$0.04	$3.51	$42.09
Indiana	16.7¢	$0.03	$3.05	$36.64
Iowa	16.0¢	$0.03	$2.92	$35.02
Kansas	15.3¢	$0.03	$2.79	$33.44
Kentucky	13.8¢	$0.03	$2.52	$30.24
Louisiana	12.7¢	$0.03	$2.32	$27.86
Maine	32.4¢	$0.06	$5.92	$70.98
Maryland	21.4¢	$0.04	$3.91	$46.89
Massachusetts	30.5¢	$0.06	$5.57	$66.77
Michigan	23.1¢	$0.05	$4.21	$50.48
Minnesota	17.5¢	$0.03	$3.18	$38.22
Mississippi	14.5¢	$0.03	$2.65	$31.84
Missouri	16.1¢	$0.03	$2.94	$35.24
Montana	15.0¢	$0.03	$2.74	$32.83
Nebraska	13.8¢	$0.03	$2.52	$30.18
Nevada	12.8¢	$0.03	$2.33	$27.97
New Hampshire	26.6¢	$0.05	$4.86	$58.25
New Jersey	25.2¢	$0.05	$4.60	$55.17
New Mexico	16.1¢	$0.03	$2.94	$35.24
New York	29.9¢	$0.06	$5.46	$65.48
North Carolina	15.2¢	$0.03	$2.77	$33.20
North Dakota	13.4¢	$0.03	$2.45	$29.37
Ohio	19.5¢	$0.04	$3.55	$42.60
Oklahoma	14.4¢	$0.03	$2.62	$31.43
Oregon	16.0¢	$0.03	$2.91	$34.97
Pennsylvania	21.7¢	$0.04	$3.96	$47.57
Rhode Island	28.3¢	$0.06	$5.16	$61.96
South Carolina	15.5¢	$0.03	$2.82	$33.88
South Dakota	15.4¢	$0.03	$2.81	$33.66
Tennessee	13.7¢	$0.03	$2.50	$30.02
Texas	15.9¢	$0.03	$2.90	$34.78
Utah	13.1¢	$0.03	$2.39	$28.73
Vermont	23.8¢	$0.05	$4.33	$52.01
Virginia	17.6¢	$0.04	$3.20	$38.43
Washington	14.7¢	$0.03	$2.68	$32.21
West Virginia	15.8¢	$0.03	$2.88	$34.56
Wisconsin	19.1¢	$0.04	$3.48	$41.74
Wyoming	14.4¢	$0.03	$2.62	$31.45

How much electricity does a PS5 use?

A PlayStation 5 draws about 200W while playing demanding games and around 70W streaming video.

The PS5 uses roughly 200W during graphically demanding games, less for lighter titles, and roughly 70W when streaming movies or shows. Rest mode with USB charging and internet connectivity enabled draws a small amount continuously. Your TV's consumption is separate — add it for the full cost of a gaming session.

Low100W

Typical200W

High230W

Per month18.3 kWh

Ways to cut the cost

Limit rest-mode features (USB power, always-connected) if you don't need them.
Set the console to turn off after a period of inactivity.
Use a streaming stick or the TV's apps for video — they use far less power than the console.

Questions

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