How Much Electricity Does a PS5 Use?
A PS5 uses around 200W while gaming, but it can drop to about 50W when idle or on the home screen. Make sure to turn it off when you're not playing to save some juice!
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The PS5 typically draws between 180-220 watts while gaming and around 50-70 watts when on standby. Keep that in mind for your electric bill!
For intense gaming sessions, expect your PS5 to use up to 200 watts of power. Just another reason to take those breaks!
It usually pulls between 180-220 watts during heavy use and around 50-60 watts when idle or in rest mode.
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