Video game packaging

Video game packaging refers to the physical storage of the contents of a PC or console game, both for safekeeping and shop display. In the past, a number of materials and packaging designs were used, mostly paperboard or plastic. Today, most physical game releases are shipped in (DVD & Blu-ray) keep cases or custom made cases as used for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One and more, with little differences between them. (CD) jewel cases used to also be common but that have faded into obscurity due to modern games rarely releasing on CD.

Aside from the actual game, many items may be included inside, such as an instruction booklet, teasers of upcoming games, subscription offers to magazines, other advertisements, or any hardware that may be needed for any extra features of the game.