While we usually see some of the best gaming deals around the holiday season, Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale is another great opportunity to save big on everything from games and accessories to consoles and PCs. Other retailers like Best Buy and Walmart<!–> are having their own sales events, too.
This means that if you’re willing to be patient and keep an eye on multiple retailers, you can potentially snag a great discount on a new Nintendo Switch OLED–>, games you’ve had on your wishlist for ages, and accessories like external hard drives, controllers, and charging stations. I’ve compiled a list of items from Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart to help you find the deepest discounts. But you’d better hurry, because Prime Day ends tonight at midnight.
Also: The best Prime Day deals right now
Best gaming deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024
Nintendo Switch OLED for $274 (save $76 at Walmart)<!–>: The latest iteration of the Nintendo Switch features a 7-inch OLED display for better color accuracy, detailing, and contrast while in handheld mode.
Xbox Series S 512GB plus 2TB expansion drive for $530 (save $130 at Best Buy)<!–>: This bundle includes the digital-only Xbox Series S console and a 2TB external hard drive for expanded storage and large game libraries.
SteelSeries Arena 9 for $418 (save $132 at Amazon)<!–>: This high-end speaker system supports 5.1CH audio with 5 satellite speakers and subwoofer as well as Bluetooth and USB connectivity for PC, PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox.
Arcade1Up Street Fighter II Champion Turbo Legacy Edition for $350 (save $150 at Amazon)<!–>: This retro-inspired cabinet includes 14 classic Capcom games including Street Fighter II Turbo, Final Fight, and Armored Warriors.
Asus TUF A15 for $995 (save $405 at Amazon)<!–>: This budget-friendly gaming laptop is built with an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The 15.6-inch display features a 144Hz refresh rate.
Logitech G Pro X 2 wireless headset for $180 (save $70 at Amazon)<!–>: This gaming headset supports DTS:X 7.1CH surround sound and is compatible with PC/Xbox, PS4/5, and Switch.
This gaming desktop is built with an AMD Ryzen 9 5000 Series CPU, 32GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 graphics card, a 1TB SSD, and a 2TB HDD for all the power, performance, and storage you need for your game library.
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Current price: $1,100
Original price: $2,220
The Lenovo Legion has a 16-inch display with a 2560 x 1600 resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate for better detailing and smoother motion. It also has a 14-hour battery life, letting you work and game all day before you need to plug in.
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Current price: $530
Original price: $660
This bundle includes the digital-only Xbox Series S console with 512GB of internal storage, a controller, and a 2TB Seagate expansion card for plenty of storage space for an all-digital game library.
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Current price: $274
Original price: $350
The latest version of the Nintendo Switch features a 7-inch OLED screen for better contrast, detailing, and color accuracy while in handheld mode. Please note that this is a Japanese import version of the console.
: The award-winning, open-world RPG from the makers of Dark Souls lets players explore a massive world full of magic and monsters.
Diablo IV for $37 (save $32)–>: This action RPG lets players explore dungeons alone or with friends online. With cross-play, you don’t have to have the same console to play together.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth for $35 (save $35)<!–>: The sequel to Yakuza: Like a Dragon combines RPG elements with Yakuza’s grand setpieces for another fast-paced entry in the action-adventure series.
Logitech G29 driving wheel and pedals for $190 (save $110)<!–>: Racing sim enthusiasts looking for an experience that’s as close to the real thing as possible will love the stainless steel pedals and shifter paddles as well as the leather cover on the steering wheel.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for $55 (save $15)<!–>: The story continues in the second chapter of the FF7 remake project, and this bundle includes an Amazon-exclusive PS5 controller skin.
Final Fantasy XVI for $29 (save $21)–>: Play as Clive Rosfield on his quest to protect his younger brother, Joshua, and exact revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit.
Pacific Drive deluxe edition for $29 (save $11)<!–>: Explore and scavenge your way through the Pacific Northwest to repair and upgrade your possibly possessed car and unravel the mysteries of the Olympic Exclusion Zone.
Banishers: Ghosts of Eden for $38 (save $22)–>: DontNod is back with their signature narrative style, taking players to a world of ghosts and spirit hunters where every choice impacts both the living and the dead.
Victrix Pro FS-12 fight stick for $320 (save $70)<!–>: A pro-level arcade stick for serious fighting game enthusiasts and eSports professionals.
TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge for $25 (save $10)<!–>: Play solo or with a friend in this retro arcade-inspired action beat-em-up to stop Shredder and the Foot Clan from taking over New York.
Grab an Xbox Series X for $449 at Walmart during Black Friday sales.
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Best Buy
Amazon Luna wireless controller for $40 (save $30 at Amazon)<!–>: This wireless controller is designed exclusively for Amazon’s cloud gaming service, Luna. It supports Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, FireOS, and ChromeOS devices.
Corsair K70 Pro Mini wireless gaming keyboard for $120 (save $60 at Amazon)<!–>: This is a compact, mechanical gaming keyboard that’s perfect for smaller desks and travel.
PNY Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 for $1750 (save $100 at B&H Photo<!–>): This high-end graphics card has 24GB of VRAM and a base clock speed of 2235MHz that can be overclocked to 2520MHz.
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 8 for $2,343 (save $957 at Lenovo)<!–>: This desktop is built with a 14th-generation Intel Core i9 CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and a 2TB SSD.
HP Omen 16 for $800 (save $300 at HP)–>: This gaming laptop is built with a 14th-generation Intel Core i5 CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, making it perfect for PC gaming newcomers.
HP Omen 40L for $1,000 (save $540 at HP)<!–>: Get a high-end gaming experience on the cheap with a 14th-gen Intel Core i5 processor, Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Asus ROG Strix G16 for $1100 (save $300 at Amazon)<!–>: This gaming laptop is built with an Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, Intel Core i7-13650HZ CPU, and 1TB of storage. It also features a 165Hz refresh rate and includes 90 days of Xbox Game Pass for free.
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D for $328 (save $271 at Amazon, Prime exclusive deal)<!–>: Upgrade your AMD-based gaming rig with this 12-core, 24-thread desktop processor that features a 5.6GHz clock speed.
Alienware Aurora R15 for $2000 (save $500 at Amazon)<!–>: This gaming desktop is built with an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 2TB HDD.
Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 atomic purple edition for $125 (save $35 at Amazon)<!–>: Streamline your video production and live stream actions or use it to automate actions in Photoshop and other productivity software.
Asus ProArt GeForce RTX 4060 Ti OC Edition for $460 (save $70 at Amazon)<!–>: This Nvidia graphics card is part of their latest RTX 40 series, featuring 16GB of VRAM and a quiet operation design.
HyperX SoloCast USB mic for $33 (save $27 at Amazon)<!–>: The SoloCast is a great USB mic for creators and gamers looking for quality voice chat and recording.
Asus ROG Spatha X wireless gaming mouse for $95 (save $55 at Amazon)<!–>: The Asus ROG Spatha X has 12 programmable buttons and ROG micro switches rated for a lifetime of 70 million clicks.
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Call of Duty Vanguard standard edition for $25 (save $45 at Best Buy)<!–>: A new, WWII-based entry in the iconic Call of Duty franchise takes you from the Pacific Theater to Stalingrad, France, North Africa, and beyond.
WD Black SN850P 2TB SSD for $180 (save $89 at Best Buy)<!–>: This internal M.2 SSD features 2TB of storage as well as a read and write speed of up to 7,300Mb/s and 6,600Mb/s, respectively.
Dead Space (2023) for $30 (save $20 at Best Buy)<!–>: A remake of the sci-fi survival horror classic lets you once again join Isaac Clarke and the crew of the USG Kellion as they fight to survive aboard a dead ship crawling with nightmarish creatures.
Sonic Frontiers for $20 (save $40 at Best Buy)–>: The latest entry in the beloved Sega franchise features a mix of classic platforming, open-world exploration, and massive boss battles to usher in a new era for Sonic and friends.
Sonic Superstars for $18 (save $42 at Best Buy)<!–>: Join up to three friends in an all-new 2D Sonic adventure to stop Dr. Eggman and a mysterious new villain.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Steelbook Launch Edition for $40 (save $20 at Best Buy)<!–>: This rerelease of SMT V features a revamped main narrative, updated graphics, and includes two DLC stories.
Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Standard Edition for $28 (save $42 at Best Buy)<!–>: Cal Kestis continues his journey in this third-person action-adventure game, sending him to the furthest reaches of the galaxy to escape the Empire.
F1 2024 Standard Edition for $48 (save $22 at Best Buy)–>: Take on top Formula One and Formula 2 tracks in an all-new career mode featuring dozens of current and retired F1 and Formula 2 drivers and mid-race objectives for XP and gear boosts.
Sonic Origins Plus for $20 (save $20 at Best Buy)<!–>: This is a collection of 16 classic Sonic games from the Genesis/MegaDrive, GameGear, and SegaCD.
Persona 3 Reload Launch Edition for $35 (save $35 at Best Buy)–>: In this remake of the third entry in the Persona series, you return to Gekkoukan High School and the Abyss of Time with a revamped narrative and quality-of-life upgrades to bring the title in line with modern game design.
Persona 5 Tactica for $25 (save $35 at Best Buy)<!–>: Join Joker and the Phantom Thieves in a new companion story to the critically acclaimed Persona 5.
Deathloop Standard Edition for $45 (save $15 at Best Buy)–>: A first-person shooter that has players following two rival assassins doomed to repeat the same day in a mysterious time loop for eternity. The only way to break the cycle is to find and eliminate eight targets before the day resets.
Like a Dragon: Ishin! for $40 (save $20 at Best Buy)<!–>: A companion story to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, players visit 1860s Japan, taking on the role of a low-ranking samurai named Sakamoto Ryoma on a quest to overthrow the shogunate and avenge his adoptive father’s murder.
Persona 3 Reload Collector’s Edition for $171 (save $29 at Best Buy)<!–>: This bundle includes the Personal 3 Reload base game, DLC pass, artbook, 2-disc soundtrack, and Aigis figure statue.
Seagate 1TB expansion card for $130 (save $70 at Best Buy)<!–>: This external hard drive gives you 1TB of extra storage, making it great for bigger libraries or larger game downloads.
Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 wireless controller for $150 (save $30 at Walmart)<!–>: This is a high-end wireless controller for the Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Super Mario Maker 2 for $40 (save $20 at Walmart)–>: This is a follow-up to the smash-hit level creator for the Wii U and 3DS features 100 pre-made stages and thousands of assets for creating your dream Super Mario levels.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder for $45 (save $15 at Walmart)<!–>: The newest mainline Mario game introduces new power-ups like the Bubble Fire Flower, Drill Hat, and Elephant Fruit as well as a badge system for customizing your playstyle.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for $50 (save $10 at Walmart)<!–>: Everyone’s favorite kart racing game is back with all-new courses and updated versions of old favorites from previous platforms like the GBA, SNES, and N64.
Asus ROG 45L gaming desktop for $2,800 (save $900 at Best Buy)<!–>: This gaming desktop is built with a 13th-generation Intel Core i9 CPU, 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, a 2TB HDD, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU.
Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED 49-inch monitor for $1,080 (save $720 at Best Buy)<!–>: This monitor uses an OLED panel for incredible color accuracy, enhanced detailing, and better contrast.
XFS Speedster MERC310 AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX for $870 (save $130 at Best Buy)<!–>: This AMD graphics card has 24GB of VRAM, allowing you to play just about any game at ultra settings for the next five years.
Asus ROG Strix desktop for $2600 (save $1,700 at Best Buy)<!–>: This gaming desktop is built with an AMD Ryzen 9 5000 CPU, 32GB RAM, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 graphics card, a 1TB SSD, and a 2TB HDD.
LG UltraGear 39-inch OLED curved monitor for $900 (save $600 at Best Buy)<!–>: This gaming monitor features a refresh rate of 240Hz, a 0.03ms response time, and support for both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync VRR.
Amazon’s biggest sales event of the year, Prime Day 2024 continues today, with major discounts across various product categories, including phones, laptops, TVs, audio, and more. While the best deals are available for Prime members only, sellers often mark down products for non-Prime members to take advantage of. The event officially takes place on July 16 and July 17.
Are gaming devices and accessories really cheaper on Prime Day?
Most gaming items go on sale at steep discounts around the end-of-year holiday season, but if you’re willing to be patient and keep tabs on multiple retailers, you can grab everything from physical or digital games and controllers to external hard drives, gaming monitors, and even console bundles.
You can also save big during other summer sales events like the Steam Summer Sale (which ends today at 10 am Pacific/1 pm Eastern), PlayStation’s Essential Picks and Games Under $15 sales, and Microsoft offering Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for both PC and console for just $1 for the first 14 days. Many developers and publishers offer rolling sales and discounts throughout the year on storefronts like Steam, Epic, and Origin. So make sure to check your wishlist often to see if you can snag a few games at a discount. If you’re looking to pick up new, or at least new-to-you accessories like controllers, don’t be afraid to pick up a pre-owned or refurbished model.
Used hardware can be a great value, as long as you practice due diligence and read all descriptions of the item’s condition and any warranty or return/exchange terms in case you run into issues. Also, when you’re buying pre-owned, make sure you’re not buying third-party accessories as you’ll have a harder time finding replacement parts or even reliable customer service as some brands may already be defunct.
How did we choose these Prime Day deals?
Discounts and sales on gaming consoles, computers, and accessories can feel like they’re very few and far between, and sometimes when you do find a discount, it’s not much better than paying full price. I only chose items that offered a significant (15 percent or more) discount or items that rarely go on sale, such as Nintendo games and consoles. I also chose accessories and peripherals from trusted, reputable brands with verified customer support and warranties.
Are there different gaming deals on Prime Day 2?
In short, yes and no. Invite-only Prime deals — or Lightning Deals — may be different each day. Amazon confirmed last month<!–> that new deals may surface as often as every five minutes on the site. As always, deals only last as long as Amazon decides, with Lightning Deals offering a countdown to their expiration, and other deals’ longevity depending on how fast products sell out (or don’t). It’s likely that as long as stock remains, many of the deals from Day 1 will remain live for Day 2, including deals on popular Amazon products such as laptops, Fire TVs, Kindles, Fire tablets, and Echo devices.
