Nintendo Switch Shipping: Compare Rates & Buy a Label
Ship a Switch console, handheld, or dock-and-controller bundle. Protect the screen and controls, then compare rates for your complete package.
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How to ship Nintendo Switch
Decide whether you are sending the handheld alone or a complete Nintendo Switch setup. A dock, grip, charger, and extra controllers change the carton you need. Switch, Lite, OLED, and Switch 2 bundles should be measured individually. Keep pressure off the screen and control sticks, and describe battery-containing equipment accurately when arranging the shipment.
What affects the shipping cost?
Handheld or full setup
A handheld in a protective case takes less space than a retail-box bundle with its dock. Make the contents list before measuring, including any extra controller or charger promised to the buyer.
Screen and stick clearance
Choose cushioning that holds the console by supported surfaces without pressing its screen or sticks. The necessary clearance adds to the shipping dimensions even when the device is light.
Route and battery details
Enter the complete origin and destination and accurately declare the equipment and batteries. Follow the selected service requirements, particularly for an international shipment or used device.
Example packed sizes and weights
These are illustrative planning examples, not product specifications, required box sizes, or shipping quotes. Measure and weigh your sealed package before entering it in the calculator. Examples do not fill in the form.
Handheld in a case
- Outside dimensions (L × W × H)
- 14 × 10 × 6 inches
- Total packed weight
- 3 lb
Illustrative carton for a protected handheld and cable. The travel case sits inside the shipping box.
Console, dock, and charger
- Outside dimensions (L × W × H)
- 18 × 14 × 8 inches
- Total packed weight
- 6 lb
Separate compartments keep the dock and charger from striking the screen.
Retail-box bundle
- Outside dimensions (L × W × H)
- 20 × 16 × 10 inches
- Total packed weight
- 9 lb
A protective outer carton around a retail box and additional accessories.
Pack, measure, and buy your label
- Confirm the console model and list the dock, controllers, charger, and games that belong in the shipment.
- Fully power off the console. Follow the manufacturer instructions for preparing a sale or service return, and remove personal removable storage that is not included.
- Protect the screen with a nonabrasive layer and support the handheld without pressure on buttons or control sticks.
- Wrap the dock, charger, and accessories individually. Use the original fitted inserts when intact or suitable protective compartments.
- Put any travel case or retail box inside a sturdy outer carton, fill gaps, seal it, and weigh and measure the entire parcel.
- Enter the actual package details and battery declaration, compare available services, and purchase the label. Keep the acceptance receipt.
Nintendo Switch Shipping FAQs
Answers to common questions about shipping nintendo switch.
- Quote the finished box, including its case, dock, accessories, and cushioning. Enter both addresses to compare available rates. A handheld-only package and a complete retail bundle can have different prices.
- Use the carrying case as inner protection, then place it inside a shipping carton with cushioning. A travel case is not a substitute for the outer package you measure and label.
- Keep the dock and charger in separately protected spaces so they cannot contact the screen or controls. Check for movement before sealing the carton.
- Follow the instructions for your exact service request and use a supplied label when directed. Confirm which accessories Nintendo requests before sending the whole bundle.
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