Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Oregon
Oregon's average residential electricity rate is 15.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 16% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.75 per month.
Per hour
2.8¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
9.0¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.75
17 kWh
Per year
$32.96
209 kWh
By usage level in Oregon
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.5¢ | $1.37 | $16.48 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 9.0¢ | $2.75 | $32.96 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.49 | $65.92 |
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 15.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 9.0¢ per day, $2.75 per month, or $32.96 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 16% below the U.S. average: $2.75 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Oregon right now?
Oregon residents pay an average of 15.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.