Consoles are the most requested prize we get and the one where ticket price matters most. Our tech runs price entries around 49p and stack PSN gift cards into the instant-win pool so the run pays out from day one.
What we have run
PlayStation 5 has had several runs, including one where the winner chose between a PS5 and a Nintendo Switch 2 after the draw. PSN gift cards have been the standing instant prize alongside them.
The exact model and specification of any console is stated on its competition page before you enter — it is never decided afterwards.
Why the winner sometimes chooses
PlayStation and Nintendo audiences barely overlap, so pinning the prize to one platform up front halves the people who care. Letting the winner decide after the draw keeps the competition interesting to both and costs us nothing — it is a format we will keep using where two prizes are genuinely comparable in value.
Frequently asked questions
Are the consoles new?
Yes — new and sealed, sent with the UK retail warranty intact.
Can I take cash instead of the console?
Not by default. Where a run is advertised as a winner's-choice competition, the alternatives are named on the page before you enter.
What tech will you run next?
The prize vote on the Instant Treasure page is the main input. Consoles, handhelds and headphones come up most.
