Best Prime Day gaming deals: Big savings on games, accessories and more
It’s October, which means we’re all gearing up for Amazon’s second Prime Day sale. Even though it’s arriving just before Halloween, it’s nothing to fear, especially if you’re a gamer looking for a good deal.
We’re going to see great deals on consoles, handhelds, PCs, games, accessories and more – and you don’t have to wait until the official kickoff of Prime Day on October 8 to start saving. We’ve rounded up all the early Prime Day gaming deals currently available and we’ll continue to refresh this page as new deals emerge.
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And to enhance your gaming experience even further, don’t forget to check out the Prime Day deals on headphones and laptops.
Best Prime Day gaming console deals
The Nintendo Switch OLED is the best Switch model right now, and you can enjoy it for $50 thanks to this discount on Woot.
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Best Prime Day game deals
If you fancy running around different planets in the Star Wars universe, fighting great evils with a lightsaber, and maybe even saving a few people along the way, then this game is for you.
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Best deals on Prime Day gaming accessories
This excellent keyboard has fast wireless connectivity, has fewer keys to make it better for gaming and smaller setups, and has RGB lighting. It’s a great gaming keyboard at a significant discount.
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Best Prime Day controller deals
This controller is simply one of the best on the market for PC gaming, Xbox gaming, and even mobile phone gaming. Don’t miss this chance to get some money off.
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Best Prime Day gaming laptops and PC deals
This gaming laptop has a good screen size, 16 GB RAM, a 1 TB SSD and an RTX 4060. It’s a great device at a great price that will keep you playing big games for a few years to come.
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Are gaming deals available before Prime Day?
Amazon’s October Prime Day event – officially called Prime Big Deal Days – is a 48-hour affair taking place on October 8 and 9, but that doesn’t mean brands and creators aren’t getting a little excited at the prospect of a new sales and launch their deals early to try to beat the crowd. We see that a lot, which means there are a lot of gaming deals available right now. And even when the event is over, we expect there to be some good deals to be found afterward as well, but they will likely have changed a lot.
Is 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 have the lowest prices of all time and can sell out quickly. If you see a deal you’re considering, we recommend you grab it before stock disappears or time runs out.
How we pick the best Prime Day gaming deals
Many of us here at CNET have been covering retail events for more than five years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other retail events. In that time, we’ve learned how to find the best deals among a sea of thousands of superficial offers and scams, and we only come across the best offers from trusted retailers. We look for real discounts, quality ratings and remaining sales time when choosing video game deals to show you.
- Real discounts mean real savings. We check the price history of products on sale so we know if the list price is too high and not an actual discount.
- Quality assessments and testing are super important for any product. A discount isn’t worth it if it results in a bad product experience, no matter how much you saved.
- The remaining selling time is also important. Some offers are only valid for a short time or may be limited in supply. If that is the case, we will let you know in advance so that you do not renege on the deal later and be disappointed.
