Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Oregon
Oregon's average residential electricity rate is 16.3¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 26th cheapest in the country, 11% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.83 per month.
Per hour
2.9¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
9.3¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.83
17 kWh
Per year
$34.00
209 kWh
By usage level in Oregon
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.7¢ | $1.42 | $17.00 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 9.3¢ | $2.83 | $34.00 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.66 | $68.00 |
Oregon 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 Oregon?
At Oregon's current average residential rate of 16.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 9.3¢ per day, $2.83 per month, or $34.00 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Oregon more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Oregon's rate is about 11% below the U.S. average: $2.83 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Oregon right now?
Oregon residents pay an average of 16.3¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 26th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.