How much does it cost to run a PS5 Pro?
A PS5 Pro costs about 4.1¢ per hour, 8.9¢ a day, $2.70 a month and $32 a year at typical use (2 hours a day) and the U.S. average rate of 17.99¢/kWh. Measured PS5 Pro draw is roughly 220-235 W in demanding games, about 15% more than the standard PS5.
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Cost by setting
| Setting | Watts | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming | 230 | 4.1¢ | 8.9¢ | $2.70 | $32 |
| Streaming video | 70 | 1.3¢ | 3.1¢ | $0.95 | $11 |
| Menu / idle | 55 | 1.0¢ | 2.6¢ | $0.78 | $9 |
At 2 hours a day and 17.99¢/kWh.
Cost by hours of use
| Hours per day | kWh/day | Per day | Per month | Per year (all year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.26 | 4.8¢ | $1.45 | $17 |
| 2 hours | 0.49 | 8.9¢ | $2.70 | $32 |
| 4 hours | 0.95 | 17¢ | $5.20 | $62 |
| 8 hours | 1.86 | 34¢ | $10.21 | $122 |
| 12 hours | 2.78 | 50¢ | $15.21 | $183 |
| 24 hours | 5.52 | 99¢ | $30.23 | $363 |
Cost to run a PS5 Pro in every state
The same PS5 Pro costs $22 a year in North Dakota and $78 in Hawaii, at each state's average residential rate (12 months ending July 2026).
| State | Rate | Per hour | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.32¢ | 2.8¢ | $1.85 | $22 |
| Idaho | 12.65¢ | 2.9¢ | $1.90 | $23 |
| Nebraska | 12.86¢ | 3.0¢ | $1.93 | $23 |
| Louisiana | 12.99¢ | 3.0¢ | $1.95 | $23 |
| Utah | 13.32¢ | 3.1¢ | $2.00 | $24 |
| Nevada | 13.36¢ | 3.1¢ | $2.00 | $24 |
| Arkansas | 13.43¢ | 3.1¢ | $2.02 | $24 |
| Tennessee | 13.56¢ | 3.1¢ | $2.03 | $24 |
| Oklahoma | 13.70¢ | 3.2¢ | $2.06 | $25 |
| Montana | 13.84¢ | 3.2¢ | $2.08 | $25 |
| Kentucky | 13.92¢ | 3.2¢ | $2.09 | $25 |
| Missouri | 13.95¢ | 3.2¢ | $2.09 | $25 |
| Wyoming | 14.01¢ | 3.2¢ | $2.10 | $25 |
| Washington | 14.12¢ | 3.2¢ | $2.12 | $25 |
| Iowa | 14.13¢ | 3.2¢ | $2.12 | $25 |
| South Dakota | 14.20¢ | 3.3¢ | $2.13 | $26 |
| Mississippi | 14.77¢ | 3.4¢ | $2.22 | $27 |
| North Carolina | 14.77¢ | 3.4¢ | $2.22 | $27 |
| Kansas | 15.09¢ | 3.5¢ | $2.26 | $27 |
| Georgia | 15.12¢ | 3.5¢ | $2.27 | $27 |
| New Mexico | 15.32¢ | 3.5¢ | $2.30 | $28 |
| Florida | 15.39¢ | 3.5¢ | $2.31 | $28 |
| Arizona | 15.40¢ | 3.5¢ | $2.31 | $28 |
| West Virginia | 15.48¢ | 3.6¢ | $2.32 | $28 |
| Oregon | 15.50¢ | 3.6¢ | $2.33 | $28 |
| South Carolina | 15.64¢ | 3.6¢ | $2.35 | $28 |
| Texas | 15.96¢ | 3.7¢ | $2.39 | $29 |
| Minnesota | 16.22¢ | 3.7¢ | $2.43 | $29 |
| Alabama | 16.44¢ | 3.8¢ | $2.47 | $30 |
| Virginia | 16.48¢ | 3.8¢ | $2.47 | $30 |
| Colorado | 16.58¢ | 3.8¢ | $2.49 | $30 |
| Indiana | 16.94¢ | 3.9¢ | $2.54 | $31 |
| Delaware | 17.79¢ | 4.1¢ | $2.67 | $32 |
| Ohio | 18.25¢ | 4.2¢ | $2.74 | $33 |
| Wisconsin | 18.74¢ | 4.3¢ | $2.81 | $34 |
| Illinois | 18.79¢ | 4.3¢ | $2.82 | $34 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.70¢ | 4.8¢ | $3.11 | $37 |
| Maryland | 21.03¢ | 4.8¢ | $3.16 | $38 |
| Michigan | 21.05¢ | 4.8¢ | $3.16 | $38 |
| New Jersey | 23.78¢ | 5.5¢ | $3.57 | $43 |
| Vermont | 23.80¢ | 5.5¢ | $3.57 | $43 |
| District of Columbia | 24.20¢ | 5.6¢ | $3.63 | $44 |
| New Hampshire | 26.67¢ | 6.1¢ | $4.00 | $48 |
| Alaska | 26.85¢ | 6.2¢ | $4.03 | $48 |
| Connecticut | 27.99¢ | 6.4¢ | $4.20 | $50 |
| New York | 28.39¢ | 6.5¢ | $4.26 | $51 |
| Rhode Island | 29.27¢ | 6.7¢ | $4.39 | $53 |
| Maine | 29.31¢ | 6.7¢ | $4.40 | $53 |
| Massachusetts | 30.43¢ | 7.0¢ | $4.57 | $55 |
| California | 32.99¢ | 7.6¢ | $4.95 | $59 |
| Hawaii | 43.51¢ | 10¢ | $6.53 | $78 |
How to cut the cost
- Disable USB power and internet connection in rest mode (Settings > System > Power Saving) to keep standby under 1 W.
- Set auto rest mode to 20 minutes during games and 1 hour for media.
- Stream video on the TV's apps or a streaming stick rather than the console.
- Shut down rather than rest-mode if you only play on weekends.
Cheaper ways to get the job done
Uses about 3 W for video instead of 70 W on the console.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a PS5 Pro per hour?
A PS5 Pro drawing 230 watts uses 0.23 kWh per hour. At the U.S. average of 17.99¢/kWh that's 4.1¢ per hour. In North Dakota (12.32¢) it's 2.8¢. In Hawaii (43.51¢) it's 10¢.
How much does it cost to run a PS5 Pro per month?
At typical use (2 hours a day), a PS5 Pro costs about $2.70 a month and $32 a year, at the U.S. average rate. Enter your ZIP in the calculator above for your utility's rate.
How many watts does a PS5 Pro use?
Most PS5 Pros use 55 to 250 watts, depending on the setting (gaming 230 W, streaming video 70 W, menu / idle 55 W). Plugged in but off, it still draws about 1.5 W of standby power. Check the label on the back or bottom for your model's exact rating.
How many kWh does a PS5 Pro use?
About 0.49 kWh a day and 180 kWh a year at typical use (2 hours a day).
Does a PS5 Pro use a lot of electricity?
No. At about 180 kWh a year it's a small share (1.7%) of the average U.S. home's 10,492 kWh.
Is it cheaper to run a PS5 Pro or a PS5?
At typical use, a PS5 Pro costs about $32 a year versus $28 for a PS5. So the PS5 is cheaper by about $4 a year. Use the comparison table above to compare them at your own settings.
How can I lower the cost of running a PS5 Pro?
- Disable USB power and internet connection in rest mode (Settings > System > Power Saving) to keep standby under 1 W.
- Set auto rest mode to 20 minutes during games and 1 hour for media.
- Stream video on the TV's apps or a streaming stick rather than the console.
Rates updated 2026-10-21: EIA data through July 2026. Typical wattage and usage reviewed against DOE, ENERGY STAR and manufacturer specs. Methodology.