For many Brits, Christmas is a special time when loved ones come together to celebrate and enjoy each other’s company.
And aside from the anticipated turkey dinner, many families like to engage in some fun, healthy competition – whether it be charades, a spot of Scrabble, or the latest video games.
Ahead of the merry occasion, we’ve teamed up with AO to add some extra sparkle and excitement to one more household with a competition to win a PlayStation bundle*.
One lucky winner will receive a PlayStation 5 (PS5) console, an extra DualSense wireless controller, and PULSE Elite wireless headset, as well as four video games to get you started: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Just Dance 2025 Edition, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and EA Sports FC 25*.
Worth over £900 in total, the prize would make the perfect present this Christmas – or even a special treat for yourself!
Alongside this brilliant opportunity, one of AO’s games console experts is offering some handy tips on how you can enhance your gaming experience this Christmas and truly ‘bring your games to life’.
Read on to find out how to enter the competition, as well as get nicely set up to play this festive season.
Tips to bring your games to life
Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or looking to get into it, did you know there are a few simple things you can do to enhance your gaming experience at home?
Nick Bunce, games console expert at AO, says: “It’s a wise idea to set up your PlayStation well ahead of Christmas. From optimising your console to recording the best bits, act on this advice and enjoy the festive family gaming together.”
Here are some of Nick’s tips to play better and more smoothly this Christmas…
Enhance sound quality
“Bring your games to life this Christmas by setting up the perfect surround sound. Connect your speakers or soundbar and tweak your audio settings to ‘enable 3D audio’.
“This can create a more immersive experience for the family and allow everyone to take part in the fun.”
Capture festive gaming moments
“This Christmas, why not try to capture the fun family gaming moments? Use the ‘create’ button on your controller to automatically record gameplay or take screenshots of the moments where dad has messed up or mum’s gone the wrong way!
“Keep track of your family fun and enjoy a memento, along with bragging rights!”
How to enter the competition
To be in with a chance to win a PlayStation 5 console, an extra DualSense wireless controller, and PULSE Elite wireless headset, plus four video games, all you have to do is answer the question on the form below and fill in your details.
The competition closes at 11.59pm (BST) on December 14, 2024. One winner will be selected at random from all valid submissions on the participating sites (Manchester Evening News and Birmingham Live) after the closing date/time, and will be contacted by AO within 10 working days of the competition closing*.
All entrants must be aged 18 and over and must be a UK resident*.
*Full terms and conditions can be found on the competition entry form.
