The past year was great for video game lovers. Let me begin with where we left off last June. If you remember E3 was cancelled and Best Buy introduced “Play at Best Buy” to keep the momentum going with great gaming announcements and deals. Our usual June contest was late (we ran it in July last year) but it still gave everyone a chance to win a new console and some great games. The rest of the year brought some fantastic new consoles and games.
Play at Best Buy is back and on the blog we’ll be posting articles about events during E3 2021! Included will be great announcements, great gaming deals, and … this contest. Read on to learn about the amazing prizes we are giving away, then enter for a chance to win!
A year of great new gaming tech
Many of us were hunkered down in our homes playing games with new technology this past year. With the introduction of new consoles from PlayStation and Xbox and new VR tech from Oculus, the year certainly delivered! I remember the excitement in our gaming community last September when these announcements were made. That was a crazy month: PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and Oculus Quest 2 were all announced within a couple weeks of each other.
Of course, they weren’t available for purchase until later that fall, and we were quick to get reviews posted for each new device so you could learn more about them. Here are links to those reviews.
Nintendo did not give us a new console this year, though they did release many new games including the New Pokémon Snap! for the Nintendo Switch. We have reviewed almost all of the games and will be anxiously awaiting new games or console announcements from Nintendo over the following month (who knows what surprises they will bring!).
Taking gaming to another level with amazing new home theatre and router technology
Adding to this is the outstanding new televisions that came out this year to turn your gaming into a more immersive and entertaining experience. The Cognitive Processor XR in the newest Sony Bravia XR televisions, for example, enhances your experience by optimizing the image based on how human perception works. This is the first television with Cognitive intelligence!
Bringing it all together in our homes are the newest routers boasting Wi-Fi 6 technology to optimize your streaming so you get the most from your internet network no matter if you’re watching Netflix or streaming Stadia in one room, Xbox live in another etc. For example, the new NETGEAR XR1000 Pro gaming router has a triple core 1.5Ghz processor and allows over 5Gbps data transfers—imagine downloading a huge game in seconds instead of hours!
Serious prizes for serious gamers
We know that many very serious gamers are not playing with the best equipment available. First of all, the new consoles have been release in limited quantities, so you might not yet have been able to get one for yourself. Secondly, the new Sony TVs and NETGEAR routers only just became available this spring. However, with this contest, everyone will have an equal chance to win the best gaming technology available in the world. Here are the prizes:
- Oculus Quest2 64GB VR Headset, Elite Strap, Carrying Case, Link Cable
- PlayStation 5 Console, DualSense Controller, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Returnal, MLB The Show 21, Demon’s Souls, Destruction AllStars
- Xbox Series S, Game Pass Ultimate (12 month subscription)
- Nintendo Switch Console, New Pokémon Snap, Mario Golf: Super Rush, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
- Sony Home Theatre including Sony 75″ XR75x90J TV and Sony HT-Z9F Atmos sound bar with sub woofer and Sony SA-Z9R Bookshelf speakers
- NETGEAR XR1000 router
Additionally, I’ll be adding to each prize a selection of gaming accessories from KontrolFreek including Cat-8 Ethernet gaming cables, Thumbsticks, and more.
What new tech and games will be offered over the next year
The month of June is known for gaming announcements and usually a few surprises. Follow our coverage, and contribute your comments to the discussions on our articles. First, I’d suggest you enter our contests, which require a blog comment to have a chance to win. Second, I’d suggest you contribute to the conversation on other gaming articles. I have a bunch of gaming related samples at my desk and I’ll be surprising several people who leave clever, interesting, and thoughtful comments placed on E3 2021 articles with great gaming gear like headsets, gaming mice, and more.
How to enter our Play at Best Buy contest
Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in two different ways:
- In a comment below this article, tell us what new tech or game announced during our Play at Best Buy event are you most looking forward to in the next year.
- Send an email to bestbuyblog@bestbuycanada.ca with “Play at Best Buy Contest” in the subject, and tell us what new tech you are most interested in that is available at Best Buy; you must include the link to that product from the Best Buy website in your email. This could be a game, a console, a home theatre item, an appliance (airfryer!) etc … anything that will make your gaming experience better.
What you can win
At the end of this contest we will randomly draw six (6) winners from all eligible entries posted on the blog (in English and French) and sent via email; each will receive one of the prizes listed here: Oculus Quest 2 package, PlayStation 5 package, Xbox Series S package, Sony Home Theatre package, Nintendo Switch package, or NETGEAR XR1000 router.
This contest runs from June 3rd until June 27th.
Remember you can enter once in a comment here and once in an email (following the direction above). Also, tell your family, friends, followers on social channels, and anyone you pass on the street: this is a contest that everyone will want to know about!
Play at Best Buy Gaming Contest Rules and Regulations
Good luck
we would love to have the new SONY OLED TV/ SONY Home Theatre package to enjoy thanks!
Most excited to hear and see more about Horizon Forbidden West. Hopefully PS5 availability improves soon!
I’m excited to play the ps5 Horizon Forbidden West!!
All of the prizes are fantastic so hard to choose, i would be lucky to win any one of them.
Dying Light 2 on a PS5 should be sweet.
The tech in the new Bravia’s sounds very fascinating!
Can’t wait to see what new releases for the Xbox series X/S 🙂
I cannot wait Dying Light 2, Far Cry 6, Battlefield 2024. It would life changer to receive a Playstation 5 (PS5)!! Thanks for giving everyone this great opportunity!
I can’t wait to play Horizon Forbidden West!
Sony oled tv!!!
I’ve heard about the PlayStation 5 Graphics. Can’t wait to test them personally.
Horizon Zero Dawn was one of the most enjoyable games I ever played with an incredible story and game play. I can’t wait to play the sequel Horizon Forbidden West on PS5 and this is a major reason for me to get a PS5 along with all it’s 4k glory.
The game/tech announced that I am most looking forward to is Sonic Colors: Ultimate!
Looking at the Sony Bravia XR television.
Sony oled tv
cant wait for horizon forbidden west gunna play 247
The sony omg tv is super duper
oculus is sweet
huge tv i like
big tv gamer yahoo
OMG…the Sony 75″ 4K UHD HDR LED Google Smart TV !!!
Looking forward to the ps5
That Netgear XR1000 looks incredible! I’ve been needing a new gaming router for a bit now.
I’m definitely most excited for the Xbox and ps5. The power in these consoles at the price they are offered is very impressive. The last Sony console I owned was the ps3 and I’ve mostly been gaming on the switch. Would love to see these consoles available again.
I would love to try out the PS5. The PS4 I have doesn’t do justice for the new games anymore. Also the ocolus would be amazing to experience the full VR experience.
im excited for the new sonic games
Most excited about the new Xbox Series X/S consoles.
I’m looking forward to Horizon Forbidden West, and the PS5 generally. I’m excited to see the creative ways game devs come up with to use the advanced haptic features of the controller. It’s such a low key feature, but it’s could change how games are played forever.
I’m excited for Far Cry 6!
I’m really hoping there’s an announcement from Hideo Kojima at this year’s E3, his team’s work always produces the most interesting video games.
I’m most excited about the Sony Bravia Television. Excellent product.
I’m really excited for the NETGEARXR1000 router!
Perfect gift for my son the Sony 75” 4K Uhd HDR led google smart tv with a new Sony ps5 well his life would be heaven !
The tech behind these new Sony Bravia TVs sound fantastic!! Definitely on top of my must-experience list from this event!
I’m really excited to start seeing more games that will take advantage of the XSX and PS5. What would be cool to see also is an announcement from Xbox on VR/AR or a partnership with Steam. That would be so interesting.
Really want to try that new Sonic game on PS5!
I’m looking forward to try Horizon Forbidden West. The makers said that there was a emphasis on tactics and choice with a huge variety of weapons.
I’m very excited to see in what way announced games will take advantage of the PS5 tech and am hopeful there will be some kind of Doom Eternal announcement.
I have a 65″ Sony x950g that I bought from you guys a couple years ago, the 75″ x90j would be an unreal upgrade!
I have been really wanting to buy a PS5 for my brother! It would be awesome to get it for free in this generous giveaway!!
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/playstation-5-console/14962185
Really hoping to get that Ps5 been trying to get it since launch.
I’m excited for the PS5 system and its incredible upcoming lineup.
I am looking forward to Playstation 5.
Moving into a new house, the Sony 75” 4K UHD HDR LED google smart TV would be perfect!
The Sony 75” 4K UHD HDR LED Google Smart TV would fit nicely in our living room (and making staying at home easier)!
I am hoping final fantasy 7 remake part 2 news to come out I’m dying to play the 2nd part after the incredible first part! Or any news or first trailer for God of War 2!
Looking forward to trying out Sega’s Sonic colors: Ultimate and immerse myself in Sonic’s world again.
I’m excited for Horizon Forbidden West!
I’m really looking forward to Horizon Forbidden West. Playing it on a PS5 would be a visual treat.
It will be an awesome experience to play PS5 Games on performance mode on that sony 75 inch (XR75X90J). Plus a great addition to my living room
Would love the Occulus for an ultimate VR experience
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