How Many kWh Does a Gaming Console (PS4/Xbox One) Use?
Gaming Console (PS4/Xbox One) energy cost calculator — see your exact daily, monthly, and yearly electricity cost.
US national average. Edit for your local rate.
Daily Energy Use
0.45
kWh / day
Monthly Cost
$2.54
Yearly Cost
$30.93
Gaming Console (PS4/Xbox One) — Cost Breakdown
| Period | kWh Used | Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Per Hour | 0.1500 | $0.0282 |
| Per Day | 0.45 | $0.08 |
| Per Month (30 days) | 13.50 | $2.54 |
| Per Year (365 days) | 164.25 | $30.93 |
Playing a last-gen console for 3 hours uses about the same energy as running 6 ceiling fans for an hour.
3 Ways to Cut Your Gaming Console (PS4/Xbox One) Energy Bill
- 🌱
Disable the HDMI-CEC 'device link' feature if it causes the console to wake up whenever the TV turns on.
- 💡
Turn off the controller's vibration and light bar to extend battery life, reducing charging frequency.
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Use rest mode only for active downloads — otherwise, fully power off the console to save standby energy.
Last-gen consoles draw stable wattage during operation with no meaningful surge, though the optical drive may briefly spike on disc insertion.