Another year, another Prime Day. Now in its tenth year since the annual sales event came about, the two-day event has consistently proven as a great opportunity to save big, especially when it comes to gaming gear. Whether it be for the PlayStation 5, the Nintendo Switch, a new fancy PC or the Xbox Series X/S, we’ve rounded up all the best hardware and game deals the market has to offer with many already live now.
Make sure to check back regularly as we head into Prime Day itself — July 16 and 17 — and the days afterward for all the latest offerings. Like all shopping events, many of these will be limited-time and stock-dependent, so if you see something you like, don’t wait. These deals won’t last forever.
Best Prime Day gaming deals
Nintendo products infamously don’t ever drop in price, so when they do it’s a big deal. So this Amazon deal for a Nintendo Switch Lite handheld is well worth considering. It’s actually only $5 away from its cheapest ever price and gets you access to the latest Zelda, Mario and Pokemon titles plus many more.
Read our Nintendo Switch Lite review.
Sonic’s latest 2D platform adventure that also incorporates elements of 3D has reached its lowest-ever price at Amazon. Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy Rose and more in these side-scrolling levels to take down Doctor Eggman and Fang the Hunter.
The delightful 1996 RPG inspired by Final Fantasy remade from the ground up for the Nintendo Switch is now at its cheapest price at Amazon to-date. The game hasn’t even been out a year yet and for a Nintendo title, this is a significant discount. Join Mario, Peach, Bowser and some new friends as they journey to gather the seven-star pieces of Star Road.
This limited-time deal is the cheapest it’s ever been and the number one best-selling for PC gaming keyboards at the minute. It has an ergonomic design with RGB backlit light-up letters and mouse designed for Windows, Mac, PC and laptops. A great budget option for those wanting to get into PC gaming.
Not even a year old, the next-gen Avatar game has seen a half-price reduction at Amazon, now reaching its lowest-ever price at the retailer. Explore Pandora in this single-player action-adventure from Ubisoft set within the same universe as the James Cameron films.
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How we choose the best Prime Day gaming deals
Many of us here at CNET have covered shopping events for over five years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events. 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.