Gaming Console Energy Cost Calculator
Home video game system (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo) for gaming and entertainment.
Power Draw
150W
watts
Annual kWh
135
avg usage
Annual Cost
$18
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.1 tons
carbon impact
Gaming Console Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.06
Monthly Cost
$1.46
Annual Cost
$18
Lifetime Cost
$123
Energy Saving Opportunities
Smart VersionAvailable
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~$5/year savings
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Console (current) | 150W | 135 | $18 |
| Gaming PC | 500W | 600 | $78 |
| Streaming Device (Roku/Apple TV) | 5W | 9 | $1 |
Gaming Console Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$500
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$18
Lifespan 7 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$123
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$623
Gaming Console Energy FAQ
Gaming Console Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a gaming console does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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