How Much Does A Game Console Cost to Run in Illinois?
A game console typically uses 150 watts. At 3 hours a day and $0.17/kWh in Illinois, it costs about $0.077 per day, $2.30 per month and $27.92 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.0260.15 kWh
- Per day
- $0.0770.45 kWh
- Per week
- $0.5363.15 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $2.3013.5 kWh
- Per year
- $27.92164 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 150-watt game console cost per hour?
At $0.17/kWh, it costs $0.026 per hour. The maths: 150 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.15 kWh per hour, × $0.17 = $0.026.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 3 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $2.30 per month and uses 13.5 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
0.45 kWh per day, 13.5 kWh per month and 164 kWh per year at 3 hours a day. A kWh is one kilowatt (1,000 W) used for one hour. It is the unit on your electricity bill.
How can I lower the cost?
Turn the console fully off rather than using rest mode when you will not play for days. Check your bill for the exact rate and enter it above.
Does my electricity rate change the answer?
Yes, a lot. At 10¢ per kWh the monthly cost is $1.35 and at 30¢ it is $4.05. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Illinois
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.15 kWh | $0.026 | $0.765 | $9.31 |
| 2 hours | 0.3 kWh | $0.051 | $1.53 | $18.62 |
| 3 hours | 0.45 kWh | $0.077 | $2.30 | $27.92 |
| 4 hours | 0.6 kWh | $0.102 | $3.06 | $37.23 |
| 5 hours | 0.75 kWh | $0.128 | $3.83 | $46.54 |
| 6 hours | 0.9 kWh | $0.153 | $4.59 | $55.85 |
| 7 hours | 1.05 kWh | $0.179 | $5.36 | $65.15 |
| 8 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.204 | $6.12 | $74.46 |
| 9 hours | 1.35 kWh | $0.23 | $6.89 | $83.77 |
| 10 hours | 1.5 kWh | $0.255 | $7.65 | $93.08 |
| 11 hours | 1.65 kWh | $0.281 | $8.42 | $102.38 |
| 12 hours | 1.8 kWh | $0.306 | $9.18 | $111.69 |
| 13 hours | 1.95 kWh | $0.332 | $9.95 | $121.00 |
| 14 hours | 2.1 kWh | $0.357 | $10.71 | $130.31 |
| 15 hours | 2.25 kWh | $0.383 | $11.48 | $139.61 |
| 16 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.408 | $12.24 | $148.92 |
| 17 hours | 2.55 kWh | $0.434 | $13.01 | $158.23 |
| 18 hours | 2.7 kWh | $0.459 | $13.77 | $167.54 |
| 19 hours | 2.85 kWh | $0.485 | $14.54 | $176.84 |
| 20 hours | 3 kWh | $0.51 | $15.30 | $186.15 |
| 21 hours | 3.15 kWh | $0.536 | $16.07 | $195.46 |
| 22 hours | 3.3 kWh | $0.561 | $16.83 | $204.77 |
| 23 hours | 3.45 kWh | $0.587 | $17.60 | $214.07 |
| 24 hours | 3.6 kWh | $0.612 | $18.36 | $223.38 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 150 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.15 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.15 kWh × $0.17 = $0.026
- Cost per day: × 3 hours = $0.077
- Month and year: × 30 days = $2.30, × 365 days = $27.92
Illinois electricity prices
Illinois pays about $0.17 per kWh, which is 3% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same game console would cost $2.36 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 150-watt game console, 3 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $2.36 |
| California | $0.32 | $4.32 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $2.09 |
| New York | $0.25 | $3.38 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $2.09 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $2.30 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $2.43 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $2.30 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $1.55 |
About game console running costs
Game consoles use more while playing than when streaming video. Rest mode uses a small amount of power.
Typical sizes: 100 W, 150 W, 200 W, 250 W.
How to spend less: Turn the console fully off rather than using rest mode when you will not play for days.
What this estimate assumes
- The appliance draws its full stated wattage the whole time it is on. Real units with a thermostat cycle off and cost less.
- Wattage is the typical label value, not a measured value. Check the label on your own appliance.
- The rate is an approximate residential average in Illinois. Your bill may include fixed fees, tiers or time-of-use pricing. Edit the rate above.
- A month is 30 days and a year is 365 days.