How much does a game console cost to run?

Game consoles draw 80–180 watts while actively playing and 10–30 watts in rest mode. Frequent gaming can add meaningful cost; leaving it in standby wastes energy without providing much convenience.

Typical running cost (18.83¢/kWh, U.S. average, 2026-04)

BasisCost
Per hour (while running, 180 W typical)$0.034
Per day (3 h/day, 7/7 days)$0.10
Per month$3.10
Per year$37.14
Hourly range (small 90 W – large 220 W)$0.017 – $0.041
Save: Fully power off the console after gaming sessions rather than leaving it in rest mode.

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