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How Much Does It Cost to Run a PS5 in Nevada?
The short answer
A typical 200W PS5 costs about $0.03 per hour to run in Nevada, or $2.33 a month at 3 hours a day.
Nevada’s average residential rate was 12.8¢ per kWh in July 2026 (EIA), 30% below the US average.
Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data · Updated
PS5 cost by daily use in Nevada
| Daily use | kWh/month | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour/day | 6.1 | $0.03 | $0.78 | $9.32 |
| 2 hours/day | 12.2 | $0.05 | $1.55 | $18.64 |
| 4 hours/day | 24.3 | $0.10 | $3.11 | $37.29 |
| 8 hours/day | 48.7 | $0.20 | $6.22 | $74.58 |
| 12 hours/day | 73.0 | $0.31 | $9.32 | $112 |
| 24 hours/day | 146.0 | $0.61 | $18.65 | $224 |
Nevada vs other states
At typical use, a PS5 costs $27.97 a year in Nevada — $77.15 less than in Hawaii and $0.11 more than in Louisiana.
Nevada has the 2nd-cheapest residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. electricity prices in Nevada · all states ranked
Electricity price trend in Nevada
12.8¢/kWh in July 2026 — ▲ +3.1% 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 Nevada?
Running a 200W PS5 for 24 hours uses about 4.80 kWh, which costs about $0.61 at Nevada’s average rate of 12.8¢/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 Nevada that costs $2.33.
Is it expensive to run a PS5 in Nevada?
Nevada has the 2nd-cheapest residential electricity of the 50 states and DC at 12.8¢/kWh — one of the cheapest. Running a PS5 here costs about $27.97 a year at typical use, compared with $40.10 at the national average rate.
What is the electricity rate in Nevada right now?
The average residential electricity rate in Nevada was 12.8¢ per kWh in July 2026, according to the latest EIA data — up 3.1% from a year earlier.
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Sources & method
- Electricity rates: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly — average residential retail price, July 2026 (latest available). Retrieved .
- CO₂: EIA State Electricity Profiles, 2024 emissions rate of in-state power generation.
- Default usage for PS5: 3 hours a day. Typical power 200W.
- Formulas, duty cycles and limitations: methodology. Data download: open data (CC BY 4.0).