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How much does an Xbox Series X cost to run?
The Xbox Series X uses about 154 W while gaming. At the UK price cap of 26.32p per kWh, that is about 4.1p an hour, or around £44 a year if you play 3 hours a day. These figures are for the console only; your TV adds to it.
- Per hour
- 4.1p
- 3 hours a day, per month
- £3.70
- 3 hours a day, per year
- £44
Xbox Series X 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 | £0.28 | £1.23 | £15 |
| 2 hours a day | £0.57 | £2.47 | £30 |
| 3 hours a day | £0.85 | £3.70 | £44 |
| 4 hours a day | £1.13 | £4.94 | £59 |
| 6 hours a day | £1.70 | £7.40 | £89 |
Where the figure comes from
Microsoft's own lab measured an average of about 154 W during gameplay across more than 200 games. 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.