Replying to Quick question about airlines and luggage...

Hey all, I'm moving tomorrow and my flight is leaving at 5 p.m. I have packed a few bags, not a ridiculous amount though. I'm carrying-on a backpack, and laptop bag... And I plan on sending two separate bags through with the airlines. One bag with all my kite gear, and another bag with all my clothes/random shit. My question though, is would be safe to throw something like an Xbox 360 in with my clothes bag? I know you cant put a lock on suitcase's anymore... and I'm going out of the country so I don't want to FedEx it for some outrageous price... Has anyone had experience with this or know if it's a safe thing to do? Thanks!