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You should be able to carry it on, they’ll just make you run it through the X ray and you should be fine.
Checked Bags: Yes Please place the console in a separate bin for X-ray screening.
Although many people may think that your PlayStation may get flagged by the TSA if it is in your checked bag, that is not true, You can put your PlayStation in your checked luggage, and it will arrive at your destination safely.
When going through an airport security checkpoint, larger items, like game consoles and laptop must be taken out of carrying cases and placed in screening bins for screening. Smaller items, like mp3 players, tablets, and smart phones can remain in carry-on baggage.
You can pack an xbox, PS4, or other video game console in carry on luggage. When you get to the x-ray machine remove any game consoles from your carry-on bags and put it in a separate bin. Just like you would do with a laptop. This is so the console doesn’t obstruct the view of what’s in your bag.
It is fairly safe (external damage/theft) to bring gaming consoles in checked-in baggage. Just pack it well and if possible, ask the person at airport check-in desk to put a fragile sticker while checking-in the luggage.
You can pack an xbox, PS4, or other video game console in carry on luggage. When you get to the x-ray machine remove any game consoles from your carry-on bags and put it in a separate bin. Just like you would do with a laptop. You need to do this with any personal electronics device larger than a cellphone.
Checked Bags: Yes While you can pack expensive, fragile electronics items in checked or carry-on bags, we recommend packing them in your carry-on. For items you wish to carry on, you should check with the airline to ensure that the item will fit in the overhead bin or underneath the seat of the airplane.
The Bottom Line There is no limit to the number of cell phones you can bring on domestic flights in your carry-on luggage or checked luggage.
While you need to remove the console and place it in a separate tray at the security checkpoint you should be able to keep the actual games in your bag. Good news for PS5 owners. Even though the PS5 uses liquid cooling you don’t need to put it in your toiletries bag and the TSA allow you to bring it on a plane.