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It's the last day of Amazon's October Prime Day, so if you've been thinking about expanding your gaming setup, now is the time to do it. Whether you prefer PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo or PC, you'll find tons of major discounts on consoles, games and accessories. And Amazon isn't the only one offering serious savings. There are plenty of excellent offers at competing retailers like Best Buy and Walmart as well. No matter your genre or gaming platform of choice, there are some big savings to be had.
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Below we've rounded up all the Prime Day gaming deals available right now from numerous retailers, and we'll continue to keep this page refreshed as new deals appear. And to further level up your gaming experience, don't forget to check out Prime Day deals on headphones and laptops.
Keep reading for all the best Prime Day gaming deals. But you'll need to act fast, as these deals are limited-time offers and likely to sell out. Also note that the prices on games listed below are often for the physical (disc) versions of the game, so they'll require a PS5 or Xbox with a disc drive to use.
Here's a rare chance to score a direct discount on the PS5, with the digital-only console dropping to just $400 -- a $50 savings. We've seen this dropping in and out of stock, so make sure you're not looking at a used model. You can also save on the disc drive version and an NBA 2K25 bundle.
The Nintendo Switch OLED is the best Switch model out right now, and you can enjoy it with $50 off thanks to this discount on Woot. Just note that only the neon red and blue variant is available.
A Nintendo Switch standard (non-OLED) system normally costs $300 by itself, but this anti-Prime deal at Best Buy includes a digital copy of essential racing game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (worth $60) as well as a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership ($20), saving you (ahem) a bundle.
This handheld Logitech console is essentially a "small Android tablet with a controller." While our reviewer didn't love the execution, that may be easier to overlook while it's on sale. This deal also comes with a free one-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which makes it a perfect chance to try out freebies like the latest Diablo 4 season.
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Best Prime Day game deals
Launched in February this year, the PS5 exclusive Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is now down to its lowest price yet at Amazon. This is a massive game, serving as a sequel to the 2020 Final Fantasy 7 Remake for PS4, featuring well over 100 hours of adventure, storytelling, combat and a huge interconnected open world to explore filled with interesting characters. It's one of the best games of 2024 without a doubt.
If you fancy running around different planets in the Star Wars universe, fighting off big bads with a lightsaber, and maybe even saving a bunch of people along the way, then this game is for you.
More Prime Day game deals:
- Star Ocean The Second Story R, Switch: $30 (save $10). An excellent science-fantasy RPG game with amazing characters and a great story.
- Dead Space, PS5: $30 (save $20). If you want to be scared out of your seat, and possibly your home, this survival horror game should help.
- Red Dead Redemption 2, PS5/PS4/Xbox: $20 (save $40). A truly incredible story in a beautiful cowboy setting.
- Sonic Frontiers, PS5: $20 (save $20). The blue hedgehog's latest 3D adventure is now 50% off.
- Assassin's Creed Mirage, PS5: $23 (save $27). Make the transformation from a young, defiant man to a master assassin.
- Madden NFL 25, PS5: $43 (save $26): Get out on the field with the latest Madden NFL offering.
- Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, PS5: $19 (save $21). Play the original MGS trilogy on PS5.
- Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, Switch: $19 (save $21). Play the original MGS trilogy on the go.
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown PS5: $25 (save $25). A delightful 2D adventure that will test your platforming skills.
Best Prime Day gaming accessory deals
This excellent keyboard has high-speed wireless connectivity, has fewer keys to make it better for gaming and smaller setups and has RGB lights. It's a great gaming keyboard with a big discount.
More Prime Day gaming accessory deals:
- Razer Basilisk V3 gaming mouse: $40 (save $30). This gaming mouse has a high DPI, extra buttons to customize and a comfortable feel.
- Logitech G Pro X gaming mouse: $91 (save $69). If you want a gaming mouse with all the features but a more sleek style, this is it.
- Corsair Void RGB Elite gaming headset: $70 (save $40). This headset has great comfort, sound and range and even has an omnidirectional microphone.
Best Prime Day controller deals
This controller is quite simply one of the best on the market for PC gaming, Xbox gaming and even gaming on mobile phones. It's expensive, but this discount makes the investment a bit easier to swallow.
More Prime Day gaming controller deals:
- Xbox Core wireless controller: $44 (save $16). Microsoft's standard gaming controller.
- PowerA Enhanced Switch controller: $39 (save $21). A solid alternative to the Nintendo Switch Pro controller, and far cheaper.
Best Prime Day gaming laptops and PC deals
This Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 gaming laptop with a 16-inch screen is down by almost $400. It has a superb Intel Core 9 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card, 1TB SSD and 32GB of storage.
More Prime Day gaming PC and laptop deals:
- LG Ultragear 34-inch 34GP63A-B curved gaming monitor: $237 (save $163). This prime exclusive deal takes this 34-inch monitor down to its lowest price.
- Samsung Odyssey 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor: $307 (save $243). A 44% discount gets you this top 2020 monitor with 165hz, 1000R and one millisecond response time.
When is Amazon Prime day 2024?
Amazon's October Prime Day event, which it calls Prime Big Deal Days, started on Oct. 8 and ends Oct. 9. That doesn't mean that deals will completely stop after those two days, but this is the window where you'll see the greatest volume of discounts. We're staying vigilant and rounding up the best offers on products like video games, consoles, controllers and more.
Do you need a membership for Prime Day gaming deals?
There are quite a few Prime Day gaming deals available across Amazon, but you will need a Prime membership to access a lot of the best discounts. Not every deal requires a Prime membership, the best way to know for sure is to browse and look for the "Prime Exclusive Deal" button on the page. If you do not see that button, a Prime membership is not required for that discount.
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See all photosIs Amazon Prime Day the best time to buy video games and accessories?
Yes, some of the best deals on games, console accessories and sometimes the consoles themselves happen during the Prime Day event and in the days before and after. Many of these items are at their all-time lowest prices and could go quickly. If you see a deal you're considering, we recommend grabbing it before stock vanishes or time runs out.
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How we choose the best Prime Day gaming deals
Many of us here at CNET have covered shopping events for several years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other sales. In that time, we've learned how to spot the best deals among a sea of thousands of superficial offers and scams, and we only surface the best offers from trusted retailers. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing video game deals to show you.
- Real discounts mean genuine savings. We check pricing history for products listed as on sale so we know when it's a case of an inflated list price rather than an actual discount.
- Quality reviews and testing are super important for any product. A discount isn't worthwhile if it results in a subpar product experience, no matter how much you saved.
- Remaining sale time is important, too. Some deals are only around for a short time or may be limited in supply. If that's the case, we'll let you know upfront so you don't come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.