Cost per hour of gaming
Is a game, console or subscription worth it? Work out the cost per hour played.
How it works
Cost per hour = (price + extra purchases) / hours played. For comparison, a cinema ticket works out at about €5 per hour.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Price (game, console or yearly subscription)69.99
- Hours played (or planned)45
- DLC, battle pass, in-game purchases20
you get:
- Cost per hour played€2.00
- Total cost€89.99
- Hours to get down to 1/hr90 h
- ComparisonCheaper than a cinema ticket
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Cost per hour of gaming” tool work?
Cost per hour = (price + extra purchases) / hours played. For comparison, a cinema ticket works out at about €5 per hour.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: price, hours played, dlc, battle pass, in-game purchases. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Price (game, console or yearly subscription): 69.99; Hours played (or planned): 45; DLC, battle pass, in-game purchases: 20 → Cost per hour played: €2.00; Total cost: €89.99.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.