Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 13.6¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 6th cheapest in the country, 26% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.36 per month.
Per hour
2.4¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
7.8¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.36
17 kWh
Per year
$28.37
209 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 3.9¢ | $1.18 | $14.18 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 7.8¢ | $2.36 | $28.37 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.73 | $56.74 |
North Dakota vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in North Dakota?
At North Dakota's current average residential rate of 13.6¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 7.8¢ per day, $2.36 per month, or $28.37 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 26% below the U.S. average: $2.36 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 13.6¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 6th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.