How much does it cost to run a PS5?
A PS5 costs about 3.6¢ per hour, 7.8¢ a day, $2.37 a month and $28 a year at typical use (2 hours a day) and the U.S. average rate of 17.99¢/kWh. A PS5 draws about 200 W in demanding games, around 70 W streaming video and 0.3-1.5 W in rest mode depending on USB and network settings. Two hours a day of gaming is about 150 kWh a year.
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Cost by setting
| Setting | Watts | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming | 200 | 3.6¢ | 7.8¢ | $2.37 | $28 |
| Streaming video | 70 | 1.3¢ | 3.1¢ | $0.95 | $11 |
| Menu / idle | 50 | 0.9¢ | 2.4¢ | $0.73 | $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 | 0.23 | 4.2¢ | $1.28 | $15 |
| 2 hours | 0.43 | 7.8¢ | $2.37 | $28 |
| 4 hours | 0.83 | 15¢ | $4.54 | $55 |
| 8 hours | 1.62 | 29¢ | $8.89 | $107 |
| 12 hours | 2.42 | 43¢ | $13.24 | $159 |
| 24 hours | 4.80 | 86¢ | $26.28 | $315 |
Cost to run a PS5 in every state
The same PS5 costs $19 a year in North Dakota and $69 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¢ | 2.5¢ | $1.62 | $19 |
| Idaho | 12.65¢ | 2.5¢ | $1.67 | $20 |
| Nebraska | 12.86¢ | 2.6¢ | $1.69 | $20 |
| Louisiana | 12.99¢ | 2.6¢ | $1.71 | $21 |
| Utah | 13.32¢ | 2.7¢ | $1.76 | $21 |
| Nevada | 13.36¢ | 2.7¢ | $1.76 | $21 |
| Arkansas | 13.43¢ | 2.7¢ | $1.77 | $21 |
| Tennessee | 13.56¢ | 2.7¢ | $1.79 | $21 |
| Oklahoma | 13.70¢ | 2.7¢ | $1.81 | $22 |
| Montana | 13.84¢ | 2.8¢ | $1.82 | $22 |
| Kentucky | 13.92¢ | 2.8¢ | $1.83 | $22 |
| Missouri | 13.95¢ | 2.8¢ | $1.84 | $22 |
| Wyoming | 14.01¢ | 2.8¢ | $1.85 | $22 |
| Washington | 14.12¢ | 2.8¢ | $1.86 | $22 |
| Iowa | 14.13¢ | 2.8¢ | $1.86 | $22 |
| South Dakota | 14.20¢ | 2.8¢ | $1.87 | $22 |
| Mississippi | 14.77¢ | 3.0¢ | $1.95 | $23 |
| North Carolina | 14.77¢ | 3.0¢ | $1.95 | $23 |
| Kansas | 15.09¢ | 3.0¢ | $1.99 | $24 |
| Georgia | 15.12¢ | 3.0¢ | $1.99 | $24 |
| New Mexico | 15.32¢ | 3.1¢ | $2.02 | $24 |
| Florida | 15.39¢ | 3.1¢ | $2.03 | $24 |
| Arizona | 15.40¢ | 3.1¢ | $2.03 | $24 |
| West Virginia | 15.48¢ | 3.1¢ | $2.04 | $24 |
| Oregon | 15.50¢ | 3.1¢ | $2.04 | $25 |
| South Carolina | 15.64¢ | 3.1¢ | $2.06 | $25 |
| Texas | 15.96¢ | 3.2¢ | $2.10 | $25 |
| Minnesota | 16.22¢ | 3.2¢ | $2.14 | $26 |
| Alabama | 16.44¢ | 3.3¢ | $2.17 | $26 |
| Virginia | 16.48¢ | 3.3¢ | $2.17 | $26 |
| Colorado | 16.58¢ | 3.3¢ | $2.19 | $26 |
| Indiana | 16.94¢ | 3.4¢ | $2.23 | $27 |
| Delaware | 17.79¢ | 3.6¢ | $2.34 | $28 |
| Ohio | 18.25¢ | 3.6¢ | $2.41 | $29 |
| Wisconsin | 18.74¢ | 3.7¢ | $2.47 | $30 |
| Illinois | 18.79¢ | 3.8¢ | $2.48 | $30 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.70¢ | 4.1¢ | $2.73 | $33 |
| Maryland | 21.03¢ | 4.2¢ | $2.77 | $33 |
| Michigan | 21.05¢ | 4.2¢ | $2.77 | $33 |
| New Jersey | 23.78¢ | 4.8¢ | $3.13 | $38 |
| Vermont | 23.80¢ | 4.8¢ | $3.14 | $38 |
| District of Columbia | 24.20¢ | 4.8¢ | $3.19 | $38 |
| New Hampshire | 26.67¢ | 5.3¢ | $3.51 | $42 |
| Alaska | 26.85¢ | 5.4¢ | $3.54 | $42 |
| Connecticut | 27.99¢ | 5.6¢ | $3.69 | $44 |
| New York | 28.39¢ | 5.7¢ | $3.74 | $45 |
| Rhode Island | 29.27¢ | 5.9¢ | $3.86 | $46 |
| Maine | 29.31¢ | 5.9¢ | $3.86 | $46 |
| Massachusetts | 30.43¢ | 6.1¢ | $4.01 | $48 |
| California | 32.99¢ | 6.6¢ | $4.35 | $52 |
| Hawaii | 43.51¢ | 8.7¢ | $5.73 | $69 |
How to cut the cost
- In Settings > System > Power Saving, turn off 'Supply Power to USB Ports' and 'Stay Connected to the Internet' in rest mode to keep standby under 1 W.
- Set the console to enter rest mode after 20 minutes of inactivity.
- Watch Netflix and YouTube on the TV's built-in apps or a streaming stick, which use 2-5 W instead of 70 W.
- Enable Performance vs Resolution only as needed; capping frame rate in games that offer it lowers draw.
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Compare with similar appliances
| Appliance | Watts | Typical use | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 | 200 | 2 hours a day | $2.37 | $28 |
| PS5 Pro | 230 | 2 hours a day | $2.70 | $32 |
| Xbox Series X | 170 | 2 hours a day | $2.10 | $25 |
| TV | 80 | 5 hours a day | $2.24 | $27 |
| Gaming PC | 400 | 3 hours a day | $5.60 | $67 |
| Nintendo Switch | 13 | 2 hours a day | $0.20 | $2 |
| Projector | 250 | 2 hours a day | $2.80 | $34 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a PS5 per hour?
A PS5 drawing 200 watts uses 0.20 kWh per hour. At the U.S. average of 17.99¢/kWh that's 3.6¢ per hour. In North Dakota (12.32¢) it's 2.5¢. In Hawaii (43.51¢) it's 8.7¢.
How much does it cost to run a PS5 per month?
At typical use (2 hours a day), a PS5 costs about $2.37 a month and $28 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 use?
Most PS5s use 50 to 230 watts, depending on the setting (gaming 200 W, streaming video 70 W, menu / idle 50 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 use?
About 0.43 kWh a day and 158 kWh a year at typical use (2 hours a day).
Does a PS5 use a lot of electricity?
No. At about 158 kWh a year it's a small share (1.5%) of the average U.S. home's 10,492 kWh.
Is it cheaper to run a PS5 or a PS5 Pro?
At typical use, a PS5 costs about $28 a year versus $32 for a PS5 Pro. 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?
- In Settings > System > Power Saving, turn off 'Supply Power to USB Ports' and 'Stay Connected to the Internet' in rest mode to keep standby under 1 W.
- Set the console to enter rest mode after 20 minutes of inactivity.
- Watch Netflix and YouTube on the TV's built-in apps or a streaming stick, which use 2-5 W instead of 70 W.
Rates updated 2026-10-21: EIA data through July 2026. Typical wattage and usage reviewed against DOE, ENERGY STAR and manufacturer specs. Methodology.