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[lowhighkang_LHK]

So I'll be moving to St Louis for about 4 months. Long enough for me to want to take a bit of home with me. Including my PS4.

I was just wondering if anyone can speak from past experiences what's the best way to deal with this in regards to air travel. Should it be carry - on? Should I put in my checked in baggage. In regards to carry - on, when I go through security, you have to pull out all electronics. I'd imagine that would also include your PS4. Which - in that case, brings my laptop, my Ipad, my LG G3 phone, my PS4, plus other things like my wallet and watch which cumulatively costs a lot of money.

Furthermore, is there any kind of carrying case or some sort of protective cover that would limit the stresses on the device.

Thanks.

 

[Radec]

Pelican

 

[CREMSteve]

http://www.ps4.sx/2013/12/protect-your-ps4-with-pelican-1520.html

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Or just leave the PS4 at home and remote play with the Vita. It's what I do and it works damn well. Though 4 months is a hella long time, so probably not ideal.

 

[Ludono]

I moved to Hong Kong recently (from Ohio) and I stuff the ps4 with its original packaging and everything in my suitcase.... I would not recommend this as I had to pay overweight fees on the damn thing

 

[DOWN]

Pelican

Wow. I just use the original retail box, but tempted to get this. I take my PS4 home from university quite often.

 

[areal]

Mine made it from Tokyo to Sydney in its original box, wrapped in some clothes in my checked luggage. No problem.

 

[Azerare]

Pelican

That looks slick! Though shame it only holds one controller.

Ps4 slim redesign to include handle confirmed.

 

[CREMSteve]

That looks slick! Though shame it only holds one controller.

Ps4 slim redesign to include handle confirmed.

It's not built for the PS4 specifically. I believe you cut the foam out yourself, so technically you could angle the controller so you could fit two of them in there.

 

[yamo]

Pelican

Looks like it would be more expensive than a new PS4.

 

[Zaku]

Get a laptop bag, and carry it onto the plane as carry-on.

 

[Prototype Viktor]

There's a ps3 travel bag you can use it's like a laptop bag but pockets for controllers and such

 

[lowhighkang_LHK]

There's a ps3 travel bag you can use it's like a laptop bag but pockets for controllers and such

well, my flights wed. morning so unless i can purchase it at a store than no dice.

i do have a laptop carrying case that's padded, and I think should do a decent job. i can purchase some packaging cushion (air bubbles etc.) at a the local store to further support.

now i just need an idea for the controller.

 

[Radec]

Looks like it would be more expensive than a new PS4.

$100+

 

[Vindicator]

Got this one yesterday, about 40 €.

Room for console, 2 Controllers + Camera, 2 Games and necessary cables.

 

[Shun]

Regardless, your console will come out scratched in some fashion so you'll need to come to terms with that first.

Once you do, use a backpack or a suitcase. Throw your controllers and accessories in the suitcase and keep your laptop and your console as a carryon. You'd feel at ease that way knowing that it'll be on you and not mishandled.

 

[doomquake]

I've traveled a lot and I simply pad fragile electronics with clothes and cardboard. I admit you need to have some foresight of the stresses the device will go through and pad accordingly. Layers!

 

[tensuke]

I use my old PS2 bag, fits like a glove, but I can only get a few games in and the cables if I pack them, doubt a controller would really fit. I'd recommend a Ps4 bag since it's pretty much made for that and will hold your stuff. Or, it's so small and light anyway you could probably fit it in your suitcase...

 

[Applecot]

I would just carry on your important items

 

[Acquiescence]

Definitely as a sled...

 

[Ethelwulf]

I'm currently in the middle of my graduate studies and I've moved quite a lot. I've been using about 1.5 meters of bubble wrap to protect the console. Haven't experienced any problems yet. A PS4 case also sounds like a good idea but I don't think is that necessary.

 

[Canis lupus]

Definitely as a sled...

Lol, where is this from?

 

[Jord]

I have a similar dilemma. I am going to New York next week for a holiday and I'm considering picking up a PS4 and bringing it back home (I live in the UK).

Has anyone ever done this? As far as I can tell I shouldn't have any problems bringing it through customs. I am a bit nervous about it though.

Regarding packing it up, I reckon it should be ok wrapped up in clothes etc.

The reason I want to do this is because the exchange rate on the dollar is so good for £ right now.

 

[Watevaman]

Lol, where is this from?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGL9z3HBsR8