Understood by avid gamers is the delicate nature of consoles and gaming equipment. When it comes to consoles, computers and other valuable gaming paraphernalia during a move, the safety and care is important. During the moving process, it is vital they are safely packed to avoid damage. To ensure your gaming equipment is moved as safely as possible being that your gaming equipment is at risk and susceptible to damage, we at Excalibur Moving & Storage would like to share some suggestions.
Gaming Equipment Packing & Moving Tips
Clean Before Packing. Make certain to give everything a good cleaning or dusting prior to packing your game consoles and electronic equipment.
Ensure Quality Packing. Since it has already been designed to provide the most protection to your device, the original packaging is the best choice. Gather all the packaging materials and cords. Find the appropriately sized hard-shell box if the original packaging is not available. If all you have is a standard cardboard box close in size to your device, just be sure to use bubble wrap to fill the void.
Valuable Preservation. It is crucial to add padding to protect your devices from cracking, rattling around, or breaking by adding to protect your devices in the event you’re not using an original or specialized box. Electronics will be at risk to short outing or reducing their life span with packing peanuts to better avoid damage. Anti-static bubble wrap, clothes, or newspaper as a last resort are the materials used for packing materials ideally for gaming consoles.
Keep Organized. You want to keep the consoles, cords, and controllers to optimize moving the gaming consoles. Around the controllers, safely wind the cords. The controller’s buttons and joysticks can lose sensitivity and efficiency if they are not properly wrapped. Neatly wrap the cords and protect them individually. To keep each gaming system separated and organized, all the parts of each console into the same box. Avoid packing anything that is not gaming equipment in the same box, as well.
Labeling Moving Boxes. Meticulously label boxes to make both packing and unpacking a lot smoother. As you pack each item, keep a detailed inventory of each console.
How to Pack Gaming Consoles, Video Games & Equipment for Moving
Below to safely pack your gaming system, follow these step-by-step instructions.
1) Be sure there are no discs/games left in the system before you unplug anything. The game can be damaged, if it is left in the unit while being moved.
2) Remove it from the system before packing, in the event your system has a rechargeable battery.
3) As mentioned, wrap the console, controllers, and any accessories.
4) Prior to putting anything in the box, place a layer of padding on the bottom of the box.
5) Set the lightest on the top after individually wrapping items in the box with the heaviest items on the bottom.
6) In order to ensure pieces don’t shift around during transit, fill in any empty spaces with extra padding or paper.
7) Set a second layer of padding across the top before closing the box.
8) Label your box after everything is packed in the box and the inventory list is complete. The sooner you will be playing games in your new home, the more specific you.
Local & Long Distance, Residential & Commercial Moving in Los Angeles County, CA & Beyond
If you prefer to allow the professionals to pack your gaming consoles and equipment or simply need assistance in transport, we are readily available, call Excalibur Moving & Storage for your moving needs.
