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How Much Does It Cost to Run a PS5 in Hawaii?

The short answer

In Hawaii, a PS5 drawing 200W costs about $0.10 per hour — roughly $8.76 a month if it runs 3 hours a day.

That’s based on Hawaii’s average residential rate of 48.0¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), 162% above the US average.

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

PS5 cost by daily use in Hawaii

Cost at 48.0¢/kWh, the Hawaii average (EIA, Jul 2026)
Daily usekWh/monthPer dayPer monthPer year
1 hour/day 6.1 $0.10 $2.92 $35.04
2 hours/day 12.2 $0.19 $5.84 $70.08
4 hours/day 24.3 $0.38 $11.68 $140
8 hours/day 48.7 $0.77 $23.36 $280
12 hours/day 73.0 $1.15 $35.04 $420
24 hours/day 146.0 $2.30 $70.09 $841

Hawaii vs other states

Hawaii has the most expensive electricity in the country, so running a PS5 here costs $77.26 more a year than in Louisiana at the same usage.

Hawaii has the most expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. Hawaii price per kWh · all states ranked

Electricity price trend in Hawaii

48.0¢/kWh in July 2026 — ▲ +22.0% from a year earlier.

How to lower the cost of running a PS5

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.

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run a PS5 for 24 hours in Hawaii?

Running a 200W PS5 for 24 hours uses about 4.80 kWh, which costs about $2.30 at Hawaii’s average rate of 48.0¢/kWh.

How many kWh does a PS5 use per month?

At 3 hours a day, a typical PS5 uses about 18.3 kWh a month. In Hawaii that costs $8.76.

Is it expensive to run a PS5 in Hawaii?

Hawaii has the most expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC at 48.0¢/kWh — one of the most expensive. Running a PS5 here costs about $105 a year at typical use, compared with $40.10 at the national average rate.

What is the electricity rate in Hawaii right now?

The average residential electricity rate in Hawaii was 48.0¢ per kWh in July 2026, according to the latest EIA data — up 22.0% from a year earlier.

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