Originally Posted by
gsoltso
When you come into the checkpoint, all of the major game consoles need to be removed from the bag and run through the x-ray separately. Most of the consoles have pretty dense circuitry and can cause bag checks when they are left in the bag. I would simply put them in one of the bins (I think that the WII and PS2 will fit in one bin side by side. Have a great trip!
P.S. Welcome to FT!
gsoltso is correct. See here (towards the botom of the page):
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/sop/index.shtm
Laptops, Full-Size Video Game Consoles And Other Large Electronics
Effective August 4, 2007, laptop computers, full-size video game consoles (for example Playstation®, X-box®, or Nintendo®), full-size DVD players, and video cameras that use video cassettes must be removed from their carrying cases and submitted separately for x-ray screening. Laptop computers and video cameras that use cassettes have long been subject to this policy.
What Needs to be Screened Separately
Laptops
Full-size video game consoles
Full-size DVD players
Video cameras that use video cassettes
CPAP breathing machines
Small and portable electronic items do not need to be removed from their carrying cases.