Is It Safe to Bring My Steam Deck on a Plane?

G4m3R123! - February 6, 2025

I’ve heard some reports of people having issues with their Steam Decks after going through airport x-rays, which seemed a bit extreme to me. I’m flying next month, and I want to know if it’s really safe to take my Steam Deck along without any risk of damage.

Is It Safe to Bring My Steam Deck on a Plane

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QuestMasterX - February 7, 2025

I’ve traveled with my Steam Deck multiple times without a hitch! TSA treats it just like other electronics. I’ve had mine since launch and frequently fly, and I’ve never encountered any problems.

JoystickHero99 - February 6, 2025

Yeah, it’s really safe! They usually think the SD card in it is just a Switch cartridge. Unless you have a rare issue, you should be in the clear!

PixelWizard42 - February 6, 2025

I think it’s totally safe! Just don’t leave it strapped to the seat in front of you. The x-rays that TSA uses to scan electronics like phones and laptops shouldn’t cause any harm to your Steam Deck. I took mine a couple of years ago and it was fine afterwards.

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