Travelling With a Console

[Statik]

Hey guys,

 

So I live across the country from my family, and over xmas I am travelling home for about 2-3 weeks, and I'm gonna bring my PS4 home with me. What would be the best way to travel with it? Carry on? Checked bag? I still have the original box and all the carboard holding pieces as well.

 

Thanks,

 

[skimmilk5]

Depending on the airline (namely how much you trust them), it's generally a better idea to do carryon. If you trust the airline, then a checked bag with some newspaper to prevent it from getting jostled around and a fragile label should suit you.

[Bestbuyguy]

I think if you can carry-on the PS4 and don't mind the extra weight it's for sure a more overall reliable option, but if you can trust the airline and/or are willing to take a small chance it might be broken or loss during shipping, just do it as a checked bag. PS4's are generally pretty heavy, at least you don't have an XBOX one like me

 

[Megah3rtz]

carry on, always. 

[Fetzie]

If you have to ask the question "how should I pack this when flying" then the answer is "hand luggage only".

[Mi26]

Hand carry should be the safest choice or you can mail the PS4 in its original box with the cardboard holding box if you trust your local mailing company

[TheBestUserName]

I'd probably call the airline and ask them if carrying the console/electronics into the plane's cabin would be a problem with security/TSA. 

[Mira Yurizaki]

Carry-on is the safest bet, since you only have yourself to blame if you break it.

 

On that note, it's considered a computer, so you will have to take it out and put it in its own bin at security checkpoints. However, I've traveled with my PS3 in my check-in. I just make sure to pad it well with my clothing.