How much does a PS5 Pro cost to run?
The PlayStation 5 Pro uses about 230 W while gaming. At the UK price cap of 26.32p per kWh, that is about 6.1p an hour, or around £66 a year if you play 3 hours a day. These figures are for the console only; your TV adds to it.
- Per hour
- 6.1p
- 3 hours a day, per month
- £5.53
- 3 hours a day, per year
- £66
PS5 Pro running costs by hours played
Console only, while gaming, at 26.32p per kWh.
| Playing | Per week | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour a day | £0.42 | £1.84 | £22 |
| 2 hours a day | £0.85 | £3.69 | £44 |
| 3 hours a day | £1.27 | £5.53 | £66 |
| 4 hours a day | £1.70 | £7.37 | £88 |
| 6 hours a day | £2.54 | £11.06 | £133 |
Where the figure comes from
Digital Foundry measured the PS5 Pro at about 228–240 W in demanding games such as Elden Ring, Spider-Man 2 and F1 24, so we use 230 W. Real use changes with each game, and menus, streaming apps and downloads use less.
What about the TV?
A TV adds its own power use on top, which varies a lot with size and type. Check the energy label on your TV for its on-mode power in watts and add it to the console's figure.
Compared with a gaming PC
A mid-range gaming PC with an RTX 4070 and a 27-inch monitor uses about 330 W while gaming, about 8.7p an hour. See every console next to a gaming PC or work out your own PC's cost.