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6. Game Console: Play to Save

You might be surprised to find your game console on the list. Sure, it only costs about $1.78 an hour to run while you’re gaming—cheaper than a coffee, right? But here’s the real plot twist: even when you’re not playing, it’s sneakily sipping electricity like a vampire in sleep mode. At just $0.10 per hour, you might shrug it off... but that adds up to a shocking $36.02 a year just to sit there waiting for your next match. That’s the price of a brand-new game!

To avoid being "game over" on your energy bills, enable the automatic shutoff feature so the console doesn’t stay on when you're not playing. Also, consider adjusting the screen brightness or using an energy-efficient charger.