Ars Technica Charity Drive: Win Big and Give Back
If you're a tech enthusiast, gamer, or simply someone who appreciates great prizes, this is the perfect time to help yourself and others. The 2025 Ars Technica Charity Drive is now live, offering a wide range of high-value geek goodies, including gaming hardware, collectibles, apparel, and more.
The drive is in support of Penny Arcade's Child's Play charity, which provides toys and games to kids being treated in hospitals around the world, as well as the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which defends Internet freedom. In recent years, Ars readers have donated nearly $40,000, contributing to a total haul of over $542,000 since 2007.
This year's drive features over a dozen prizes valued at nearly $5,000 in total, including a ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet/laptop, a Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold with case, an Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Collector's Edition for PC, and Analogue 3D and Analogue Duo retro gaming hardware.
To enter the sweepstakes, simply donate to Child’s Play using a credit card or PayPal, or donate directly to the EFF using one of these methods. You can also support Child’s Play by picking an item from their Amazon wish list on its donation page. Donate as much or as little as you feel comfortable with - every bit helps.
Once your donation is processed, register for the sweepstakes by sending a digital copy of your receipt to [email protected] with your name, postal address, daytime telephone number, and email address by January 2, 2026. US residents only; no purchase necessary; see Official Rules for more information.
By participating in this charity drive, you'll not only have the chance to win an amazing prize but also be supporting a great cause that brings joy and comfort to kids who need it most.
Here's the full list of prizes you can win:
Hardware and accessories:
- Analogue 3D + 4 8bitdo controllers (used)
- Analogue Duo
- Atari GameStation Go (used)
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold + case (used)
- MyPlayWatch Tetris
- OpenWRT One router (used)
- ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet/laptop (used)
Collectibles/other:
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Collector’s Edition (PC)
- Killing Floor III promo pack (shooting targets, socks, stickers, first aid kit, combat knife, mug, desk mat)
- Nintendo Switch 2 prize pack (backpack, duffel bag, Moleskine notebook, pencil case, lanyard, and stickers)
- OpenAI’s “100 chats for studying career & college life” book
- Red Bull Racing fleece blanket and scarf
- Red Bull Racing Yeti Backpack
- Therabody vibrating sleep mask
Apparel:
- Ford Mustang Mach-E cap
- Red Bull Racing New Era snapback cap
If you're a tech enthusiast, gamer, or simply someone who appreciates great prizes, this is the perfect time to help yourself and others. The 2025 Ars Technica Charity Drive is now live, offering a wide range of high-value geek goodies, including gaming hardware, collectibles, apparel, and more.
The drive is in support of Penny Arcade's Child's Play charity, which provides toys and games to kids being treated in hospitals around the world, as well as the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which defends Internet freedom. In recent years, Ars readers have donated nearly $40,000, contributing to a total haul of over $542,000 since 2007.
This year's drive features over a dozen prizes valued at nearly $5,000 in total, including a ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet/laptop, a Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold with case, an Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Collector's Edition for PC, and Analogue 3D and Analogue Duo retro gaming hardware.
To enter the sweepstakes, simply donate to Child’s Play using a credit card or PayPal, or donate directly to the EFF using one of these methods. You can also support Child’s Play by picking an item from their Amazon wish list on its donation page. Donate as much or as little as you feel comfortable with - every bit helps.
Once your donation is processed, register for the sweepstakes by sending a digital copy of your receipt to [email protected] with your name, postal address, daytime telephone number, and email address by January 2, 2026. US residents only; no purchase necessary; see Official Rules for more information.
By participating in this charity drive, you'll not only have the chance to win an amazing prize but also be supporting a great cause that brings joy and comfort to kids who need it most.
Here's the full list of prizes you can win:
Hardware and accessories:
- Analogue 3D + 4 8bitdo controllers (used)
- Analogue Duo
- Atari GameStation Go (used)
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold + case (used)
- MyPlayWatch Tetris
- OpenWRT One router (used)
- ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet/laptop (used)
Collectibles/other:
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Collector’s Edition (PC)
- Killing Floor III promo pack (shooting targets, socks, stickers, first aid kit, combat knife, mug, desk mat)
- Nintendo Switch 2 prize pack (backpack, duffel bag, Moleskine notebook, pencil case, lanyard, and stickers)
- OpenAI’s “100 chats for studying career & college life” book
- Red Bull Racing fleece blanket and scarf
- Red Bull Racing Yeti Backpack
- Therabody vibrating sleep mask
Apparel:
- Ford Mustang Mach-E cap
- Red Bull Racing New Era snapback cap
, I'm so down for this! I mean, who doesn't love getting some awesome gear while also giving back to a good cause? 
The prizes listed are literally amazing - I'd kill to get my hands on that ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet/laptop or the Indiana Jones collector's edition! 
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So, if you've got some spare cash or just want to treat yourself, go check out the charity drive and see what's up for grabs 
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. Like, who wouldn't want a ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet/laptop or an Indiana Jones collector's edition? 
It's not just about winning big though - it's about supporting some amazing causes too 
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. And the best part is, anyone can participate - you don't have to be a huge tech enthusiast or gamer to make a difference 
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. So, let's all get behind this charity drive and show some love 
, but also to be part of this amazing effort. And who knows, maybe I'll even win something awesome. 
What a great way to start the new year - giving back and potentially scoring some sick prizes. Good on Ars Technica for doing this! 
, I'm lovin' this charity drive - not just 'cause it's for a good cause, but also because you get to win some sick gaming gear 
. I mean, who wouldn't want a ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet/laptop or an Analogue Duo retro gaming console? 
It's like the ultimate gaming Christmas present... to yourself 
. I'm surprised they didn't include a Nintendo Switch 2 prize pack with a few extra batteries for when you inevitably run out of juice 
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. Every little bit helps, and who knows, you might just win something amazing. Plus, it's always good to give back to the community... or in this case, give yourself a sweet gaming prize 
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I'm low-key hyped for this charity drive, it's amazing to see the gaming community come together to support good causes. I mean, who doesn't love winning some sick gear while doing their part? 
It's so cool to see the Ars Technica community rallying behind such an awesome cause. 
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. It's like, if you're gonna give away free stuff, maybe you should just give it all away in the first place and be done with it 
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. And hey, if donating to good causes like Child's Play and EFF is gonna get me a sick gaming rig or retro console, I'm all in 
. Just don't expect me to be too enthusiastic about it...
im already donating to childs play and eff, cant wait to register for the sweepstakes too!