What is the PAX 2026 Aftershock Competition?
The PAX 2026 Aftershock Competition is organised by Aftershock PC Pty Ltd to celebrate PAX 2026. This competition offers Victorian residents the opportunity to win one of two custom-built gaming setups. The event is a collaboration with partners like GIGABYTE, AORUS, CORSAIR, and MELGEEK, making it a unique chance for gaming enthusiasts to win high-performance gaming PCs.
What are the prizes for the PAX 2026 Aftershock Competition?
The competition offers two prizes. Prize 1 is the AFTERSHOCK PAX HEAVE HO 2 Gaming PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 processor, GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU, and MelGeek EVA-02 Asuka peripherals, valued at AUD $5,300. Prize 2 is the AFTERSHOCK PAX WARTHOG Gaming PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, and MelGeek EVA-00 Rei peripherals, valued at AUD $6,300. The total prize pool is AUD $11,600.
When does the competition close?
The competition closes at 11:59 PM AEDT on Sunday, 11 October 2026.
How do I enter the competition?
To enter the competition, participants must visit the official PAX 2026 Aftershock PC Giveaway page and complete the SweepWidget registration. Entries can be earned by following Aftershock PC and partners on social media, submitting daily secret codes, and completing bonus entry methods displayed within SweepWidget. Additional entries can be gained through participation in PAX Aus activities.
Who is eligible to enter the PAX 2026 Aftershock Competition?
The competition is open exclusively to Victorian residents aged 18 years or older. Participants must provide proof of residency and age if required.
How is the winner selected?
Winners are selected by a random draw from all valid entries received during the competition period. The draw takes place at Aftershock PC Pty Ltd in West Melbourne on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 3:00 PM AEDT.
How will the winner be notified?
Winners will be notified in writing via email or other contact details provided during entry. Notifications will be sent following the draw on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
What happens if the prize is unclaimed?
If a prize remains unclaimed by 5:00 PM AEDT on Thursday, 15 October 2026, or if a winner is found ineligible, a redraw will occur at Aftershock PC Pty Ltd on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 3:00 PM AEDT to select a replacement winner.
Who is the promoter of the PAX 2026 Aftershock Competition?
The promoter of this competition is Aftershock PC Pty Ltd, located at 400 Dynon Road, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia.