Can you take a PS3 on an airplane?

[Wreck]

Like a US flight ... (like as a carry on) I know u can take other electronic devices such as psp/lap top and stuff ... I mean, it does fit in my carry on.


Didnt really know where else to put this, hope its not too off topic ... mods can move it if they want once I get my answer

[Chordata]

1) Call the airline or check their website.


2) To transport, or to play?!

[BluPayne4400]

BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

[bageleaterkkjji]

Originally Posted by BluPayne4400

BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

lol dont laugh i took mine on an airplane...you just have to put it in a different box for them to scan it cant be in your carry on until after they scan it...if you are talking about a carry on and hold it then you should be able to lol

[Wreck]

Thx for the replies guys, yeah its just to take not to play in flight lol.


I been away on business during the KZ2 launch and right when I thought I'm about to go home (Which I am, only for weekend) they're now sending me across the frickin country.

I didnt wanna play my ps3 on an analog tv but now im just like screw it, and want to take it with me as I may be gone for like 2 months with possibly a week or 2 break inbetween.

[silversnake]

Originally Posted by Wreck

I didnt wanna play my ps3 on an analog tv but now im just like screw it, and want to take it with me as I may be gone for like 2 months with possibly a week or 2 break inbetween.

NON-HD Killzone 2 is better than NO killzone 2

[Wreck]

Originally Posted by silversnake

NON-HD Killzone 2 is better than NO killzone 2

Yeah I know, I've been banging my head on the desk about that one, as the place im at currently I drove ... So I coulda took it.

[GGX]

Originally Posted by silversnake

NON-HD Killzone 2 is better than NO killzone 2

Well I dunno about that personally...

[SleeperAgent]

Well I did take a 360 elite on a flight for fear of the dreaded "baggage handlers curse". Just take the console itself, without controllers, in a bag by itself. If they ask you to take it out you can show them it's just a ps3.

I had no problems. They said "what's in the bag", I answered "Xbox 360. Didn't want it to get broken."

He actually thanked me.

[Xerios]

Originally Posted by TheSoviet

Well I did take a 360 elite on a flight for fear of the dreaded "baggage handlers curse". Just take the console itself, without controllers, in a bag by itself. If they ask you to take it out you can show them it's just a ps3.

I had no problems. They said "what's in the bag", I answered "Xbox 360. Didn't want it to get broken."

He actually thanked me.

The 360 has a rep for breaking itself, the baggage handlers would have only done the 360s job in a much cooler fashion

[Blurayne]

When i was in Korea i brought my PS3 from the base i was stationed at. So when it was finally time for me to leave, i was not going to let the movers pack it up and ship it. I took it with me on the plane as a carry on. The only thing the airport workers would have me do is take it out of my bag whenever i went through security check points. So they could put it through the x-ray machine. hope that helps.

[slaizer2000]

i've taken both ps3 and xbox 360, no problems. Sometimes they ask for it to be removed from the case as the consider it similar to a laptop/computer.

[hardcore_canadian]

I'm not going to quote the entire thing, but dk3dknight is right, if you follow the regulations, you'll be fine.

[MLK]

yeah, you just have to remove it from the bag when it goes through the xray like it was a laptop.

they even swabbed mine at ohare because they wanted to make sure it wasnt a bomb.

[dk3dknight]

Originally Posted by hardcore_canadian

I'm not going to quote the entire thing, but dk3dknight is right, if you follow the regulations, you'll be fine.

Im a IT person for a airline so I know what websites to look at..

The first was tsa website of there policy about the playstation 3, then further I stated regulation carry on baggage and non carry on baggage on the airplane by the faa, then the SAI to remind people of the act of congress about items being brought aboard.
And then finished up with general tips from the TSA about carryon baggage.

[Living Near Shamu]

Originally Posted by hardcore_canadian

I'm not going to quote the entire thing, but dk3dknight is right, if you follow the regulations, you'll be fine.

Its ok. Here, I'll do it for you, LOL

Originally Posted by dk3dknight

TSA policy for ps3 took some digging...
Laptops, Full-size Video Game Consoles and Other Large Electronics

Effective August 4, 2007, laptop computers, full-size video game consoles (for example Playstation®, X-box®, or Nintendo®), full-size DVD players, and video cameras that use video cassettes must be removed from their carrying cases and submitted separately for x-ray screening. Laptop computers and video cameras that use cassettes have long been subject to this policy.
What Needs to be Screened Separately

• Laptops
• Full-size video game consoles
• Full-size DVD players
• Video cameras that use video cassettes
• CPAP breathing machines

Small and portable electronic items do not need to be removed from their carrying cases.

But you should always ask the airline there policy, long side TSA's policy...
TSA and the airlines policy may not be the same.

Here is the Federal Aviation Regulation that goverms Domestic Part 121 Scheduled Air service in the contious 48 states of america on cargo in passenger compartments.
"§ 121.285 Carriage of cargo in passenger compartments.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), (c), or (d) or this section, no certificate holder may carry cargo in the passenger compartment of an airplane.


(b) Cargo may be carried anywhere in the passenger compartment if it is carried in an approved cargo bin that meets the following requirements:

(1) The bin must withstand the load factors and emergency landing conditions applicable to the passenger seats of the airplane in which the bin is installed, multiplied by a factor of 1.15, using the combined weight of the bin and the maximum weight of cargo that may be carried in the bin.

(2) The maximum weight of cargo that the bin is approved to carry and any instructions necessary to insure proper weight distribution within the bin must be conspicuously marked on the bin.

(3) The bin may not impose any load on the floor or other structure of the airplane that exceeds the load limitations of that structure.

(4) The bin must be attached to the seat tracks or to the floor structure of the airplane, and its attachment must withstand the load factors and emergency landing conditions applicable to the passenger seats of the airplane in which the bin is installed, multiplied by either the factor 1.15 or the seat attachment factor specified for the airplane, whichever is greater, using the combined weight of the bin and the maximum weight of cargo that may be carried in the bin.

(5) The bin may not be installed in a position that restricts access to or use of any required emergency exit, or of the aisle in the passenger compartment.

(6) The bin must be fully enclosed and made of material that is at least flame resistant.

(7) Suitable safeguards must be provided within the bin to prevent the cargo from shifting under emergency landing conditions.

(8) The bin may not be installed in a position that obscures any passenger's view of the “seat belt” sign “no smoking” sign, or any required exit sign, unless an auxiliary sign or other approved means for proper notification of the passenger is provided.

(c) Cargo may be carried aft of a bulkhead or divider in any passenger compartment provided the cargo is restrained to the load factors in §25.561(b)(3) and is loaded as follows:

(1) It is properly secured by a safety belt or other tiedown having enough strength to eliminate the possibility of shifting under all normally anticipated flight and ground conditions.

(2) It is packaged or covered in a manner to avoid possible injury to passengers and passenger compartment occupants.

(3) It does not impose any load on seats or the floor structure that exceeds the load limitation for those components.

(4) Its location does not restrict access to or use of any required emergency or regular exit, or of the aisle in the passenger compartment.

(5) Its location does not obscure any passenger's view of the “seat belt” sign, “no smoking” sign, or required exit sign, unless an auxiliary sign or other approved means for proper notification of the passenger is provided.

(d) Cargo, including carry-on baggage, may be carried anywhere in the passenger compartment of a nontransport category airplane type certificated after December 31, 1964, if it is carried in an approved cargo rack, bin, or compartment installed in or on the airplane, if it is secured by an approved means, or if it is carried in accordance with each of the following:

(1) For cargo, it is properly secured by a safety belt or other tie-down having enough strength to eliminate the possibility of shifting under all normally anticipated flight and ground conditions, or for carry-on baggage, it is restrained so as to prevent its movement during air turbulence.

(2) It is packaged or covered to avoid possible injury to occupants.

(3) It does not impose any load on seats or in the floor structure that exceeds the load limitation for those components.

(4) It is not located in a position that obstructs the access to, or use of, any required emergency or regular exit, or the use of the aisle between the crew and the passenger compartment, or is located in a position that obscures any passenger's view of the “seat belt” sign, “no smoking” sign or placard, or any required exit sign, unless an auxiliary sign or other approved means for proper notification of the passengers is provided.

(5) It is not carried directly above seated occupants.

(6) It is stowed in compliance with this section for takeoff and landing.

(7) For cargo-only operations, paragraph (d)(4) of this section does not apply if the cargo is loaded so that at least one emergency or regular exit is available to provide all occupants of the airplane a means of unobstructed exit from the airplane if an emergency occurs."

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text...0.2.38&idno=14

If your placing in a cargo compartment that is not attached to the plane then the requirement..

§ 121.287 Carriage of cargo in cargo compartments.

When cargo is carried in cargo compartments that are designed to require the physical entry of a crewmember to extinguish any fire that may occur during flight, the cargo must be loaded so as to allow a crewmember to effectively reach all parts of the compartment with the contents of a hand fire extinguisher.

Please also be aware to respect 107th Congress of the United States of America, Title 1 Aviation Security, S-1447-34, Section 122, Sense of the Congress

That orders the Federal Aviation Administration's current restriction on carry-on baggage of 1 bag and 1 personal item. Sources: 107th Congress of the United States of America, Title 1 Aviation Security, S-1447-34, Section 122, Sense of the Congress. *Source Safety Attribute Inspection 3.1.5 OP Question 1. Sub Question 1.1 JTI 10-14 Page 8.*

Some friendly tips from the Federal Aviation Adminstration here

Wew done have fun.

[SpdDmn2k2]

Yes.....you can.....but like the post up there says....have to take it out just like you would a laptop. I know this from experience since I got one for Christmas in 2007 and had to fly back to Washington. No hastle no nothing. But....if you're still worrying about it....could always ask the ticket counter or the TSA agents before you go through the gates.

[jkwest]

Originally Posted by Living Near Shamu

Its ok. Here, I'll do it for you, LOL

[arthursiew]

Yea, it's okay. I took it with me many times except it was on an international flight. I used to put the PS3, Cables, Controllers and Games in a normal bag, but now I use a special bag for my PS3. Putting it in a normal bag is okay. The security check procedure is the same as a laptop. They will ask you to take it out for a scan.

Update: I don't think it depends on your carrier. I have done it on All Nippon Airways and United. It should be fine on any carrier and flight.

[jamclaur]

Yes you can travel with the PS3. You will more than likely get pulled to the side and they will swab it and check that it doesn't have explosive powder on it.

I'd carry it in your carry-on which means almost nothing else can be in there because of the size of a carry-on bag.

You need to have it out of the bag in it's own bin like you do with a laptop. It's not 100% necessary, but there's a 90% chance they'll ask you to do it, so you might as well.