Have you decided to make your collection of PlayStation 5 games available to avid game collectors, gamers, fans, and gaming enthusiasts? You have a mission to complete if you want to please your recipients – you need to send your PS5 games safely, without them getting damaged in the process.
The great news is that with the right packing supplies and tips to guide you, sending your PS5 games to their new owners can be a smooth process. In our article, our packaging experts will share how you can send your games to gaming enthusiasts without the box or disc getting a single scratch. Read on for the packaging suggestions and our top tips.
Factors to Consider When Shipping PS5 Games
The number of games, the tightness of the packaging, and the way you handle the games can affect the shipping process outcome – and this is why specific packaging processes and materials are important, as well as attention to detail and care during shipping.
One of the important things to remember, if you’re packing multiple games, is to avoid packing the games tightly – this’ll potentially mean that the games inside and their cases could get damaged if the courier mishandles them. Additionally, when adding layers of protection around them, which we’ve covered in detail below, you’ll need to avoid applying pressure to the games.
We also recommend the following steps to keep your PS5 games in perfect condition when sending them to collectors.
Wrap Each Game Individually
Layers of protective packaging are essential to ensure the games do not slide around or knock into each other when in transit. For this reason we strongly suggest either wrapping the single game multiple times in the cushioning material or wrapping each game individually in a single layer of cushioning material as your first step.
If you’re sending multiple games, once you’ve wrapped each individual game, make sure you then wrap them all together with several layers of anti-static bubble roll. This is needed for fragile items and will prevent each game from sliding around and provide extra cushioning.
Use Padding Material in the Packaging
But before you place the games into the packaging, since PS5 games are fragile, you will need to add a padding material to the box. With solutions like shipping foam rolls, air pillows, or other forms of void fill, you can easily protect items such as the games’ packaging before you ship them.
Some examples of other void fill solutions include biodegradable packing peanuts and bunched together newsprint rolls, which you can layer on the inside base and walls of the packaging to prevent the games knocking into the sides of the box.
Choose a Sturdy and Robust Box
You will then need to select a sturdy and robust box with walls that can withstand knocks and bumps during transit. Some of the best boxes for these are custom boxes that have specific measurements that align with the size of your games, or cardboard options that have several layers of fluting.
For example, a double-walled box is ideal for packing PS5 games because these kinds of packaging materials have two layers of fluting between four walls. This is sufficient protection to ensure that if external boxes knock into the package, they will not damage the games within. Measure the size of the games and pick a heavy-duty box with dimensions that are one inch larger than the games so you can add void fill.
Sealing and Labelling PS5 Games for Secure Delivery
Afterward, you will need to seal and label the corrugated box. Sealing is best done using the ‘H taping’ method, where you seal the horizontal gap between the flaps and the seams perpendicular to the opening. This secure method ensures the box won’t spring open – it keeps the games inside throughout the shipping journey, ensuring they do not get scratched.
When labelling the box, include the collector’s address and your own return address. Each address needs to have a full name, street address, suite number and province, as well as the postal code. You can get labels with these pieces of information from Canada Post, who will print and affix them to the box. And you can then place a ‘Fragile’ label or a custom label onto the top facing part of the box to warn the courier to handle the shipment with care.
Best Shipping Options for PS5 Games
If you’re shipping PS5 games to a collector, you’ll want to take extra care to ensure the games remain damage-free. The courier you choose can make a difference. For instance, Canada Post’s Xpresspost offers tracking services, potential liability coverage, and online delivery status checking options, so you can ship with the peace of mind that the package has some security guarantees.
Alternatively, you may want to ship internationally to game collectors. This is where couriers such as UPS can be ideal as they have plenty of high-speed or express delivery options, with some UPS Express options reaching the U.S. as early as one business day, compared with Xpresspost’s two or three days. UPS also offers tracking as Canada Post does, so select the courier according to your shipment needs.
Ship PS5 Games with Robust and Secure Packaging Solutions from The Packaging Company
If you want to ship PS5 games to collectors, keeping them in a like-new condition should be your main objective. You’ll need to ensure the games do not get scratched or dented along the way, but this is more than possible with our tips and secure packaging solutions.
Ready to send your coveted games to their new owner? Make sure you check the secure packaging solutions and materials we stock at The Packaging Company!
Buy from our range of shipping boxes or mailers to keep the games in mint condition from the start to the end of their journey!
FAQs
Is a Padded Mailer Required when Shipping a Single PS5 Game?
The short answer is that – yes – a single padded mailer is a high-quality packaging option when shipping a single PS5 game since it can cushion the case of the game. Padded mailers are the superior option compared with paper mailers that lack padding, but if you do choose a paper mailer, add anti-static bubble wrap to the game before adding it to the mailer.
Is Tracking or Insurance Needed when Shipping PS5 Games?
There’s no doubt – if you want peace of mind that your collector games are covered by replacement costs, getting insurance can help as you won’t need to worry as much if the item is damaged or lost along the way. Tracking is also ideal to help you know where the games are and when they reach the destination.
What Are Some Biodegradable or Recyclable Packaging Options to Use Instead of Bubble Roll?
Plenty of options are available that will biodegrade and are friendly to the environment when shipping PS5 games. We recommend biodegradable packing peanuts that manufacturers create from cornstarch. But you could even pick cardboard inserts or newsprint paper to keep the games cushioned and protected.
