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

The short answer

In Virginia, a PS5 drawing 200W costs about $0.04 per hour — roughly $3.20 a month if it runs 3 hours a day.

The estimate uses Virginia’s average residential electricity price of 17.6¢/kWh from EIA (July 2026) — 4% below the national average.

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

PS5 cost by daily use in Virginia

Cost at 17.6¢/kWh, the Virginia average (EIA, Jul 2026)
Daily usekWh/monthPer dayPer monthPer year
1 hour/day 6.1 $0.04 $1.07 $12.81
2 hours/day 12.2 $0.07 $2.14 $25.62
4 hours/day 24.3 $0.14 $4.27 $51.25
8 hours/day 48.7 $0.28 $8.54 $102
12 hours/day 73.0 $0.42 $12.81 $154
24 hours/day 146.0 $0.84 $25.63 $307

Virginia vs other states

At typical use, a PS5 costs $38.43 a year in Virginia — $66.69 less than in Hawaii and $10.58 more than in Louisiana.

Virginia has the 20th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. electricity prices in Virginia · all states ranked

Electricity price trend in Virginia

17.6¢/kWh in July 2026 — ▲ +11.2% 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 Virginia?

Running a 200W PS5 for 24 hours uses about 4.80 kWh, which costs about $0.84 at Virginia’s average rate of 17.6¢/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 Virginia that costs $3.20.

Is it expensive to run a PS5 in Virginia?

Virginia has the 20th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC at 17.6¢/kWh — pricier than most. Running a PS5 here costs about $38.43 a year at typical use, compared with $40.10 at the national average rate.

What is the electricity rate in Virginia right now?

The average residential electricity rate in Virginia was 17.6¢ per kWh in July 2026, according to the latest EIA data — up 11.2% from a year earlier.

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