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How Much Does It Cost to Run an Xbox Series X in Hawaii?
The short answer
In Hawaii, an Xbox Series X drawing 160W costs about $0.08 per hour — roughly $7.01 a month if it runs 3 hours a day.
The estimate uses Hawaii’s average residential electricity price of 48.0¢/kWh from EIA (July 2026) — 162% above the national average.
Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data · Updated
Xbox Series X cost by daily use in Hawaii
| Daily use | kWh/month | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour/day | 4.9 | $0.08 | $2.34 | $28.03 |
| 2 hours/day | 9.7 | $0.15 | $4.67 | $56.06 |
| 4 hours/day | 19.5 | $0.31 | $9.35 | $112 |
| 8 hours/day | 38.9 | $0.61 | $18.69 | $224 |
| 12 hours/day | 58.4 | $0.92 | $28.04 | $336 |
| 24 hours/day | 116.8 | $1.84 | $56.07 | $673 |
Hawaii vs other states
Hawaii has the most expensive electricity in the country, so running an Xbox Series X here costs $61.81 more a year than in Louisiana at the same usage.
Hawaii has the most expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. Hawaii electricity rates · 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 an Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X typically draws 150–210W during games, depending on how demanding the title is, and much less on menus or video streaming. Its energy-saving shutdown mode uses well under a watt, while the 'sleep' standby mode draws more so it can wake and update quickly. Add your TV's consumption for the full cost of a gaming session.
- Use the energy-saving shutdown option instead of sleep mode.
- Turn on auto power-off after inactivity.
- Stream video on a low-power device instead of the console.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run an Xbox Series X for 24 hours in Hawaii?
Running a 160W Xbox Series X for 24 hours uses about 3.84 kWh, which costs about $1.84 at Hawaii’s average rate of 48.0¢/kWh.
How many kWh does an Xbox Series X use per month?
At 3 hours a day, a typical Xbox Series X uses about 14.6 kWh a month. In Hawaii that costs $7.01.
Is it expensive to run an Xbox Series X 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 an Xbox Series X here costs about $84.10 a year at typical use, compared with $32.08 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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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 Xbox Series X: 3 hours a day. Typical power 160W.
- Formulas, duty cycles and limitations: methodology. Data download: open data (CC BY 4.0).