Gaming cafes · 31 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
PS5 gaming cafe setup cost in India (2026)
A 6-PS5 gaming cafe costs about ₹14.8 lakh to set up and ₹87,000 a month to run. Full breakdown, profit at 45% occupancy and how it compares to a PC cafe.
A console-only gaming cafe is cheaper to start than a PC cafe and simpler to run. Here is what a 6-PS5 cafe costs in a tier 2 city, using typical Indian prices from October 2026 in the Hash gaming cafe cost calculator.
Setup cost: about ₹14.8 lakh
- 6 PS5 Slim consoles with 43-inch 4K TVs and an extra controller each: ₹6 lakh
- Seating: ₹48,000
- Interiors and wiring for about 450 sq ft: ₹5.4 lakh
- Air conditioning (3 units): ₹1.26 lakh
- Network and UPS: ₹45,000
- Rent deposit (3 months): ₹94,500
- Licences and registration: ₹30,000
Running cost: about ₹87,000 a month
- Rent: ₹31,500
- Staff (2 people): ₹30,000
- Electricity: about ₹14,700
- Internet and software: ₹4,900
- Repairs and miscellaneous: about ₹5,900
Profit and break-even
At ₹70 an hour, 14 hours a day and 45% occupancy, six consoles bring in about ₹1.19 lakh a month, leaving roughly ₹32,000 profit and a break-even of about 47 months. Console stations often host two players at once, so many cafes charge per controller or per player, which can raise revenue a lot.
PS5 cafe vs PC cafe
Consoles cost less per station, use less power and need less upkeep, and they are great for EA FC, Tekken and party games with friends. PCs earn more from competitive players. Most successful cafes run a mix; see PS5 vs gaming PC for a gaming cafe for the full comparison.
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