¿Se puede llevar Nintendo Switch / Handheld en un avión?
Sí — puedes llevar nintendo switch / handheld en el equipaje de mano en el avión. Switch/Steam Deck/ROG Ally: both bags, cabin preferred (lithium).
- · Switch/Steam Deck/ROG Ally: both bags, cabin preferred (lithium)
- · Full-size consoles (PS5/Xbox): both bags — separate bin at X-ray
- · Wireless controllers: fine either bag
On this page · 6 sections
Normativas por autoridad de seguridad
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Mano:
SÍ
Yes — handheld consoles are allowed in carry-on, and the cabin is the right place for their lithium batteries anyway.
Bodega:
SÍ
Yes, handheld consoles are allowed in checked bags — but lithium devices belong in the cabin, so checked should be the backup plan.
Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.
Calculate Your Device’s Watt-Hours (Wh)
Airlines enforce battery rules in Watt-Hours, not mAh. Calculate your exact capacity and verify flight eligibility.
Cómo empacar nintendo switch / handheld
Equipaje de mano: Yes — handheld consoles are allowed in carry-on, and the cabin is the right place for their lithium batteries anyway.
Equipaje facturado: Yes, handheld consoles are allowed in checked bags — but lithium devices belong in the cabin, so checked should be the backup plan.
El oficial de seguridad del aeropuerto siempre tiene la decisión final sobre si un artículo pasa el control.
TSA-Approved Luggage & Travel Essentials
Need airline-compliant carry-on bags, clear 3-1-1 toiletry bottles, or battery cases? Check top travel deals from our partners.
Preguntas frecuentes
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring Nintendo Switch in a carry-on?
Yes — handheld consoles are allowed in carry-on, and the cabin is the right place for their lithium batteries anyway.
Can you pack Nintendo Switch in checked luggage?
Yes, handheld consoles are allowed in checked bags — but lithium devices belong in the cabin, so checked should be the backup plan.
Can I take a PS5 or Xbox on a plane?
Yes — full-size consoles are allowed in both bags, and TSA asks you to place them in a separate bin for X-ray. A padded spot in your carry-on beats the hold: check the /can-i-bring/xbox page for console specifics.
Last verified:
Verified against official sources. Rules change — for high-stakes items, confirm with your airline and the screening authority. Our verification method →