Cheapest Shipping Boxes for Video Games & Consoles
Compare real shipping-supply listings from major retailers for video games & consoles. Every result is scored by landed cost per box — pack price plus shipping, DIM-weight penalties included.
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Pre-filled for the most common video games & consoles shipment (10×8×6, 2 lb). Adjust to match your item.
Video Games & Consoles dimensions reference
Measured dimensions for common video games & consoles items — use these to find the right box or mailer size.
| Item | L | W | H | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS5/PS4/Xbox case | 6.75" | 5.3" | 0.55" | |
| Nintendo Switch case | 6.6" | 4.1" | 0.4" | |
| Retro cartridge (SNES) | 5.5" | 4.25" | 1" | |
| PS5 console (disc) | 15.4" | 10.2" | 4.1" | 9.9 lbs |
| Xbox Series X | 11.9" | 5.9" | 5.9" | 9.8 lbs |
| Nintendo Switch (in dock) | 6.8" | 4" | 5.1" | 1.8 lbs |
| Xbox Series S | 10.8" | 5.9" | 2.5" | 4.25 lbs |
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How to pack video games & consoles for shipping
Consoles must be double-boxed for safe transit. Place the console (wrapped in 2" bubble) in a snug inner box, then put that box inside a larger outer box with 2" of cushioning on all sides.
For PS5 specifically, the 20x14x10 size accommodates the console with controllers and cables. Remove the disc before shipping — loose discs inside a console during transit can scratch themselves and damage the drive.
Retro cartridges (SNES, N64, NES) should be wrapped in anti-static bags before bubble wrap. Static discharge can damage ROM chips.
Game cases ship identically to DVDs/Blu-rays. A corrugated media mailer is cheaper and more protective than a bubble mailer for 1-2 cases.