Taking Switch abroad?

Willir · 10 Nov 2018 at 15:26

I'm off to New York in 2 weeks and was wondering if I can bring my Nintendo Switch on the plane?

I have read mixed things online so I'm not 100%. First time flying so need BOTW to keep me busy.

Raymond Lin · 10 Nov 2018 at 15:28

I took it to Japan, don't see why not.

When I went to HK the other week they don't even need it out of the bag, only laptops and iPads.

Willir · 10 Nov 2018 at 15:42

I was thinking it wouldn't be a problem, was just curious though. Guessing it will be okay to have in my carry on hand luggage then?

malachi · 10 Nov 2018 at 16:54

Took mine to Vega last year. Not a problem.

Plainsong · 10 Nov 2018 at 17:18

I've taken mine away loads. Some airlines don't like you using battery packs for charging on the actual flight but the Switch itself is fine.

Semple · 10 Nov 2018 at 17:23

Not much different to a smartphone really.

As above, might tell you off if using a battery pack for charging though.

RedStarRiot · 10 Nov 2018 at 18:45

Used mine on numerous different airlines and through security across heaps of countries with no issues. I also just use my Samsung S8 usb cable to charge it on the plane whilst playing. All good for the hand luggage but I'd recommend getting a small case for it.

ak22 · 10 Nov 2018 at 22:08

I took mine to Morocco no issues, apart form falling asleep and not actually playing it ...

RedStarRiot · 11 Nov 2018 at 07:26

ak22 said:
I took mine to Morocco no issues, apart form falling asleep and not actually playing it ...

Ha I know the feeling! I usually take it with the intention I'll have quite a few hours to dedicate to a game then end up watching a movie

Witcher1980 · 11 Nov 2018 at 15:28

I took mine to Florida last year plus all the iPads. No problem at all, you just have to get all devices out at security so they can be scanned.

Willir · 12 Nov 2018 at 10:37

Thanks for clearing that up, looks like I'll be playing some BOTW on the flight then.

Begbie · 12 Nov 2018 at 10:48

Raymond Lin said:
I took it to Japan, don't see why not.

When I went to HK the other week they don't even need it out of the bag, only laptops and iPads.

Standstead took my bag for inspection because of mine. Even said to me 'yeah you don't normally need to take game consoles out'. It was so busy, was waiting for about 45 minutes.

If the place is busy I just do it now.

Also I've taken my switch on about 10 flights. UK, Cyprus, New Zealand. Its not an issue.

Malevolence · 14 Nov 2018 at 18:59

Willir said:
I'm off to New York in 2 weeks and was wondering if I can bring my Nintendo Switch on the plane?

No, but you can probably take it on the plane.

RedStarRiot · 14 Nov 2018 at 19:11

Malevolence said:
No, but you can probably take it on the plane.

I bet you're great fun in real life.