Few things:
If you have random roommates you've never met, like in a suite-style college apartment, you can get really stuck with some **** Same goes for a dorm room. If you know your roommates prior (which few rarely do) it shouldn't be an issue.
Most thefts on a campus are bikes, things from cars, Ipods, cellphones, and laptops. Most of your stuff that has the highest potential to get stolen are things you leave in classrooms, study areas, and common areas when you're going to be gone for "just a few minutes". If anyone breaks into your room, your prime suspects are your roomates, obviously. Just leave it in your room and make sure it's locked, don't leave it in the common area (not sure how your dorm rooms are configured).
Like other people have stated though, you should really worry about adjusting first to college life (friends, classes, learning your area, parties) and....studying. Video games will distract you and can lead to reclusive behavior or lack of studying. Worry about making friends/connections, going to functions, getting situated to the lifestyle, etc.
With this being said though, when I first moved from home I was a PC gamer, so I just brought that. I didn't have time for a lot of gaming. I had to work, study, and partied a lot with any bit of spare time. Like the other guy said, you can wait and see if you want to bring it, but I think you'll find it will be more counterproductive than a liability, unless you leave your stuff unsecured and unattended.
Either way, I know you're nervous, but it's an exciting time in your life, make sure you enjoy it. It's always nerveracking at first, but you'll be fine. Just don't do stupid stuff =P
(Not to sound all fatherly like, but just some advice from a recent grad and someone who's been through the same stuff.)
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