Gaming Console
Home gaming consoles are allowed in carry-on and checked bags without restriction.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. A home gaming console has no internal battery of its own — it runs on a wall-power adapter — so it's screened like any other electronic device.
Checked-bag details
Allowed, though carry-on is recommended to protect it from rough handling.
Special instructions
This covers home consoles that plug into an outlet. A handheld console with its own rechargeable battery is a different item — see the handheld gaming console entry.
FAQ
- Is a gaming console treated differently than a handheld one?
- A home console has no internal battery and no restriction. A handheld console has a built-in rechargeable battery, which follows the same rule as a laptop's — allowed in either bag, carry-on recommended.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.