Emirates Dubai to Washington DC - PlayStation 4 on carry-on
It seems like there are extra security measures for flights departing from the gulf. One of these measures is that every electronic device that I might be carrying with me as carry-on has to turn on at the security gate before departure.
This sucks for me, as I was hoping to get a broken laptop repaired in the US because I won't have time to repair it here in India (Emirates from India to Washington with a change of planes in Dubai).
So my question is, can I carry a PlayStation 4 console with me as part of my carry-on? I have tried calling Emirates here in India and they were not able to give a satisfactory answer. My PS4 works, but it is not battery operated. So it can't turn on by itself. The directive from Emirates suggests that my devices have adequate power.
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By coincidence, very recently I flew Dubai->US (I can't remember if it was IAD) and I had a huge ... HUGE ... pile of Nintendo Switch and similar devices in my carry on. No issue. Nobody even noticed. By all means, things can change on a dime but honestly I feel there is not the slightest chance you will have a problem. (Oct 2018.)
If you want, you can just throw such junk in your checked baggage, it makes life much easier. There is no reason to take it in carry-on.
(Note: in the past, most people would say "Don't check laptops! They could be stolen! Damaged!" Nowadays, it's not such an issue. Sure, if you have a $zillion gaming laptop, take it onboard!)
No problems, enjoy!
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Can I take a PS4 as carry-on luggage?
You can put your gaming console in your carry on or checked luggage without ever having any issues. If it is in your carry on bag, you will need to remove it and put it in a separate bin when going through security. The TSA does not have any issues with gaming consoles being in your luggage.Are batteries allowed on Emirates flights?
Emirates prohibits the carriage of all such devices, with or without batteries, as checked or carry\u2013on baggage. This regulation applies even if you're connecting to our flights from an airline that has accepted them.Can I carry electronics in my checked luggage?
Most consumer personal electronic devices containing batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage, including but not limited to cell phones, smart phones, data loggers, PDAs , electronic games, tablets, laptop computers, cameras, camcorders, watches, calculators, etc.How many electronics can you bring on a plane internationally?
Bringing one or two laptops for personal use is completely fine and you won't have to pay anything. But when you start bringing more than two laptops to other countries, you might run into issues with customs at the airport.See you at Dubai Expo | Emirates
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