[Explored] How Much Do Video Games Weigh for Shipping? 

For shipping any material, you will need to identify the weight of that material. It will help to calculate the shipping cost that you will need to pay. Let’s assume that you are a game collector or a gamer who plays different types of games, from vintage to modern days. Now, you are willing to ship a few vintage or modern games from Overseas.

In this case, you will need to know the game’s weight to calculate the shipping cost. Basically, the weight of video games will depend on the storage’s form factor. In general, a video game can weigh 3 to 5 ounces or more. 

In today’s article, we have shared the weight of different types of video game storage. So, be with us till the end and find how much a video game do weigh for shipping. Let’s begin then!

Weight of Different Types of Games

Nowadays, video games come in an optical disc but if you look at 90’s games, they come in different types of storage like cassette tape, VCR (Videocassette recorder) cassette, floppy disk, ROM (Read Only Memory) cartridge, etc. This type of storage has different types of weights. Here we have provided the weights of video games.

ROM Cartridges

If you are willing to ship ROM cartridges then a single cartridge will weigh around 1 to 2 ounces or 20 to 56 grams. If you want to get an NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) cart then it will weigh 4 ounces, and a complete in-box game will weigh 6 ounces.

Diskettes or Floppy Disk

Another one is Diskettes or Floppy disks. It was also used to store video games. This type of game weighs about 15 to 25 grams.

Cassette Tape

Cassette tape is another type of storage for video games. Back in the ’90s, it was used to play games on the computer. This type of video game weighs about 2 to 3 ounces or 65 grams. It also differs from the dura

VHS Tape

Back in the time, people use to play games on a VHS (Video Home System) tape, and VCR cassette tapes were used. Games come in VCR tapes at that time. This type of game weighs about 7.5 ounces or 210 grams.

Optical Disc

Last but not least, modern type games come in optical discs. The weight of a floppy disc is about 0.58 ounces or 17 grams. Modern games come with multiple discs and in total, they will weigh about 1 to 2 ounces.

(FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions and Answers 

How much does a PS4 game box weigh?

Generally, a PS4 game disc weighs about 0.5 Oz or 16 grams. And when it comes in a sealed plastic case, it weighs around 3 Oz or 95 grams. And the weight of a PS4 is around 4.62 pounds or 2.1 kg.

How much does it cost to ship a game?

If you are willing to ship a game within the state then you will require between $10 to $100. And if you want to ship it overseas, then you will require more than $200. It may differ due to the weight of the games.

How many ounces does a PS2 game weigh?

Generally, PS2 games weigh about 3.5 to 5 Oz or 100 to 140 grams. It’s the weight of the game only. If you want to ship it then the weight will vary.

Conclusion

Lastly, the weight of the video games will vary from different types of storage. In this article, we have tried to cover up games from the past to the present. Hope, this will help you to get an idea about the shipping cost. With the weight of it, you will need to add the cart or box weight for getting an actual costing for the shipping. So, that’s all for today. If you have any further queries, let us know in the comment box. Happy gaming!