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Checked against official sources on 15 October 2026

Maintained by Karan S.

How much does a PS5 cost to run?

Up to $5.85 a month

for a PS5 at full power used 3 hours a day in , at 18.31 cents per kWh.

Maximum rated power
350 W
Costs per hour
$0.06

Sony's safety guides list the most each PS5 is designed to draw: 350 W for the original PS5 and the PS5 Slim, and 390 W for the PS5 Pro. That's a ceiling, not what the console uses every minute you play, so treat the cost on this page as an upper limit. The calculator starts at three hours a day; change it to match how much you play.

For your real figure, plug the console into a plug-in energy meter while you play, then type the watts into the calculator with "I know its watts".

Work out your own PS5

Draws about 350 W

hours

cents per kWh

Per day$0.19
Per month$5.85
Per year$70

PS5 models compared

Maximum rated power from Sony's safety guides. Costs below use the price you set above.

Console Power while on Cost per hour
PS5 (original)Model CFI-1102A 350 W $0.06
PS5 SlimModel CFI-2016 350 W $0.06
PS5 ProModel CFI-7021 390 W $0.07

What it costs in other countries

For a PS5 at full power used 3 hours a day, at each country's official average electricity price.

CountryPrice per kWhPer monthPer year
United States18.31 cents$5.85$70
United Kingdom26.32 pence£8.41£101
Germany36.18 cents€12€139
Ireland38.71 cents€12€148
France24.85 cents€7.94€95
Spain25.09 cents€8.01€96
Italy31.42 cents€10€120
Netherlands24.40 cents€7.79€94

Prices from the U.S. EIA, Ofgem and Eurostat; see Sources below. To see another country, pick it at the top of the page; we cover 51.

How to cut the cost of running your PS5

  1. Play one hour less a day

    At the original PS5's 350 W maximum rating, one hour less a day saves up to this much.

    Saves up to $23 a year

  2. Check your rest mode settings

    Charging controllers or downloading updates in rest mode keeps it drawing some power when you're not playing.

Savings use the electricity price you set above and figures from this page's sources.

What can power it

Sony's PS5 Pro safety guide says not to connect the console's AC power cord to a voltage transformer or an inverter, such as one used in a vehicle, because it may make the console heat up and cause burns or a malfunction. Check with Sony before running any PS5 from a power station or other inverter.

If you do plan for backup power, the figure to cover is the console's maximum rating, 350 W or 390 W for the Pro, plus your TV and anything else running at the same time.

Check a specific setup with the generator size calculator.

Common questions

How many watts does a PS5 use?

Sony's safety guides list a maximum rated power of 350 W for the original PS5 (model CFI-1102A) and the PS5 Slim (CFI-2016), and 390 W for the PS5 Pro (CFI-7021). While playing, a console usually draws less than its maximum.

Does the PS5 Pro use more power than the PS5?

Its maximum rating is higher: 390 W, compared with 350 W for the original PS5 and the Slim, according to Sony's safety guides.

Can I run a PS5 from a power station or inverter?

Sony's PS5 Pro safety guide says not to connect the AC power cord to a voltage transformer or an inverter, such as one used in a vehicle. Check with Sony before using one.

How much does it cost to run a PS5 per hour?

Up to $0.06 an hour in the United States, at the average price of 18.31 cents per kWh, or about £0.09 in the UK at 26.32 pence, for a PS5 at full power drawing 350 W.

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Last checked 15 October 2026. How we get our numbers.