The best Prime Day gaming deals 2024: everything we expect to see this year

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Amazon has just announced that its Prime Day gaming deals will land from July 16 - July 17 in 2024, which means we've got three weeks to get prepared. We're looking forward to plenty of savings across the full PS5, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch lineup this year - especially with new consoles and blockbuster games waiting in the wings. 

We've been following all these events for years now, and we watch bundle, accessory, and game prices all year round. That means we can spot the deals that need your attention. When the time comes, head here for all our cherry-picked favorite offers, but until then here's everything we expect to see this summer.

While the PS5 Slim is a little newer to the market, it's already seen some particularly strong bundle offers in both the US and UK - and the bigger exclusives that have hit the system are all looking a little old to be at full price. The Nintendo Switch OLED is also looking ready for some boosted bundle deals, and first-party games are falling in price a little faster these days so prepare for some excellent hybrid savings as well.

Of course, we're also looking forward to plenty of discounts across Microsoft's Xbox and PC ecosystems as well - and potentially some of the first major VR savings on the Quest 3 if we're lucky. While we're still a couple of months away from Prime Day gaming deals proper (they usually land in the second week of July) we're getting you prepped for this year's discounts.

Today's best gaming deals ahead of Prime Day

What to expect from Prime Day gaming deals 2024

Those on the hunt for Prime Day gaming deals are casting a wide net so to help you narrow your catch, we're rounding up everything we expect to see on a platform basis. You'll find our predictions for the biggest discounts in the worlds of PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC just below. 

PS5

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The PS5 Slim has already seen some fantastic bundles in the first months of 2024, with a $50 discount and a free copy of Spider-Man 2 in the US and record-low bundle prices of £409 in the UK. Last year's Prime Day PS5 deals took place before we even saw any discounts on the previous model - so we've come a long way since then. We're hoping for these bundles to return to the shelves during Amazon's summer sale in 2024, so expect to see some solid savings up for grabs. 

But what about those who already have a console under their belts? Well, games are already looking strong as well. As we've seen in previous years, the biggest discounts are going to be reserved for those long-standing entries in the catalog, but we're excited to see some serious cash off the likes of Horizon: Forbidden West, God of War: Ragnarok, Elden Ring, The Callisto Protocol, The Last of Us Part 1, and Dying Light 2. Older releases tend to do quite well in Prime Day gaming deals after all. 

However, if you're after something a little newer, it's well worth keeping a close eye on Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Resident Evil 4, Hogwarts Legacy, Dead Island 2, and Atomic Heart. We've already seen heavy discounts on these games in the first months of the year and there's likely more to come. 

Accessories like controllers and SSDs are always a Prime Day favorite and we often see the official DualSense on sale during larger holiday events. That $69.99 / £59.99 MSRP often gives way to a sale price of around $49.99 / £39.99 which is what we're hoping for this year. On the storage side, the 2TB Samsung 990 Pro is the one to watch. It's the best PS5 SSD on the market, and dropped as low as $139.99 / £129.99 over Black Friday last year. SSDs have been a little harder to discount in the first few months of 2024, but this is hopefully where we'll land in the summer. 

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PS5 Slim 

MSRP: $499.99 / £479.99 

Expected Price: $449.99 / £409

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to play PS4 disks
✅ You want the PS Plus library
✅ You want the extra features of the DualShock

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don’t need a disk drive
❌ You prefer Game Pass’s library

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DualSense controller 

MSRP: $69.99 / £59.99

Expected Price: $49.99 / £39.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You want the full Sony haptic experience
✅ You don't need extra controls
✅ You like a heavier controller

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want more customization

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Nacon Revolution 5 Pro 

MSRP: $199.99 / £209.99

Expected Price: $174.99 / £186

Buy it if: 

✅ You want plenty of extra features
✅ You don't want to worry about battery
✅ You prefer looser sticks

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You won't make use of the extras

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Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD with heatsink 

MSRP: $309.99 / £229.99

Expected Price: $139.99 / £129.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You prioritize speed over space
✅ You want a heatsink attached
✅ You want an easy install experience

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want as much storage as possible

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Marvel Spider-Man 2

MSRP: $69.99 / £69.99 

Expected Price: $49.99 / £39.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You liked the previous games
✅ You prefer open world gameplay
✅ You enjoy superhero combat

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You prefer shooters

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 

MSRP: $49.99 / £44.99 

Expected Price: $24.99 / £23.99 

Buy it if: 

✅ You like side-scrolling platforming
✅ You want a range of combat options
✅ You like solving the odd puzzle

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't like hack and slash combat

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Tekken 8

MSRP: $69.99 / £69.99 

Expected Price: $49.99 / £34.99 

Buy it if: 

✅ You're a fan of the series
✅ You're new to fighting games
✅ You want new strategy options

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't like fighting games

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Resident Evil 4 

MSRP: $59.99 / £59.99

Expected Price: $29.99 / £24.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You like survival horror
✅ You enjoyed Resi 8
✅ You played the original 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't like horror

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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart 

MSRP: $69.99 / £69.99

Expected Price: $29.99 / £29.99 

Buy it if: 

✅ You like 3D platformers
✅ Exploration is a priority
✅ You enjoyed previous games

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want a lot of hours

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The Last of Us Part 1 

MSRP: $69.99 / £69.99

Expected Price: $36.99 / £37.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You liked the HBO series
✅ You played the original release
✅ You like story-based gameplay

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want bullet-hell gameplay

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Xbox

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We haven't seen too many Xbox Series X deals on the shelves in the last few months. Prime Day gaming deals might not be as kind to the flagship console as it will the cheaper S model, though. Over Black Friday last year we saw record low prices on this budget system, $219.99 in the US and £189.99 in the UK (was $299.99 / £249 respectively). This is where the bargain offers really come in handy, and where we're expecting both Amazon and Microsoft to place their discounts in the summer. Be sure to keep a close eye on other retailers here as well, last year we saw a $75 gift card available at Dell, which technically made it the best value on the shelves. 

That said, the majority of this year's Prime Day gaming deals for Xbox players will be focused on that magic Game Pass code. While discounts haven't been too appealing recently (the best we're generally able to find was $5 off a three-month subscription), these really are the holy grails of Xbox deals.

Thankfully, there's no shortage of kit. Official controllers are going to be the most interesting sellers here; the cheaper Xbox Wireless Controller, mid-range Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller, and premium Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller will likely be the stars of this year's show. The basic gamepad has been happy at a $39 / £35 sale price for a few events now, including Black Friday last year. Prime Day has never quite reached these discounts before, but we're hopeful that the age of these buttons might prevail. If you're looking to spend a bit more on one of the best Xbox Series X controllers on the market, the Elite Series 2 is where you should be looking. Unfortunately, it's not the best buy right now.

In previous years, the $179.99 / £159.99 customizable gamepad has actually raised its price from $140 to $150 over Prime Day sales. That's not a good look. Things have remained steady at $150 / £140 for some time now, and don't look likely to drop further - thanks to the new Core version with its $129.99 / £129.99 MSRP. We saw that Core controller shave $10 / £10 off its price in last year's offers but since then costs have dipped to $99 in the US so there should be more wiggle room come summer 2024.

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Xbox Series X 

MSRP: $499.99 / £479.99

Expected Price: $399.99 / £409.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You like the Game Pass library
✅ You want to play physical games
✅ You need the highest quality possible

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't need 4K gaming

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Xbox Series S (512GB)

MSRP: $299.99 / £249.99

Expected Price: $219 / £189

Buy it if: 

✅ You just want Game Pass access
✅ You don't have physical games
✅ You don't need high specs

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want 4K resolution

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Xbox Wireless controller 

MSRP: $59.99 / £54.99

Expected Price: $39.99 / £34.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You need a simple controller replacement
✅ You want a PC controller
✅ You stream Game Pass to a tablet

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want extra macro buttons

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Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller 

MSRP: $139.99 / £114.99 

Expected Price: $99.99 / £99.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You want more customization options
✅ You're tired of constantly charging
✅ You want a PC controller as well 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want all the attachments from day one

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GameSir G7 SE wired controller

MSRP: $49.99 / £49.99

Expected Price: $42.99 / £42.99 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want long-lasting thumbsticks
✅ You still want rumble features
✅ You'll use the extra back buttons

Don't buy it if: 

❌ A wireless connection is a priority

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X 

MSRP: $129.99 / £129.99

Expected Price: $109.99 / £109.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You want dedicated EQ presets on console
✅ A wireless connection is a priority
✅ You need Bluetooth support

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want easy access to full EQ sliders

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BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U

MSRP: $749.99 / £899.99 

Expected Price: $599.99 / £629.99

Buy it if: 

✅ 4K is a priority
✅ You swap between Xbox and PC
✅ You need built-in speakers

Don't buy it if: 

You want quality local dimming 

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WD Black C50 1TB Expansion Card

MSRP: $149.99 / £149.99 

Expected Price: $124.99 / £128.99 

Buy it if: 

✅ Speed is a priority
✅ You use Quick Resume a lot
✅ You don't want a massive footprint

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want a bigger capacity

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Razer Quick Charging Stand 

MSRP: $39.99 / £49.99 

Expected Price: $29.99 / £24.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You only use one controller
✅ You want to color-match
✅ You want quick-charge features

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want to charge two controllers

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Nintendo Switch

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With neither Black Friday nor Prime Day offering substantial discounts on the Nintendo Switch last year, we're looking to bundles for the best value come this summer. After all, Black Friday's suite of bundle offers threw in free games and subscriptions - and they were all available for a considerable amount of time. 

The story's a little different over in the UK where we see discounts kick the OLED model down to £299 (was £309) with a lot more regularity. The best value is still found in bundles, though - and we see far more of them year-round than we do in the US.

Of course, Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals are a lot more reliable when it comes to games. While we generally don't see the kinds of discounts we would expect from Black Friday here, we're still expecting to see some $20 / £20 discounts on the likes of Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart, and Super Mario Odyssey. Newer games walk a finer line, but with more and more titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Wonder slowly shedding their price tags we could be in for a treat in the summer.

There's also Nintendo Switch accessories like Ring Fit Adventure, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, and other gadgets and gizmos to consider. The former options regularly come in at around $59.99 / £59.99 during these larger sales events, which is a price we would be aiming for ourselves. However, if you're after the best Nintendo Switch controllers on the market we'd recommend veering away from Amazon. We typically see far better Nintendo Switch Pro Controller prices at Walmart and additional bundle deals at Best Buy in the US, whereas Amazon has yet to drop $10 off the $69.99 MSRP. Over in the UK, things are a little kinder - we could see prices get closer to that £45 record low set during the summer last year.

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Nintendo Switch OLED 

MSRP: $349.99 / £319.99 

Expected Price: $349.99 / £299 with free game

Buy it if: 

✅ You will mostly play in handheld mode
✅ You don't want to wait for Switch 2
✅ You want a high quality screen 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You will mostly play in docked mode

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Nintendo Switch 

MSRP: $299.99 / £259.99

Expected Price: $289.99 / £229.99 with cheap game

Buy it if: 

✅ You will mostly play in docked mode
✅ You want detachable Joy-Con
✅ You're upgrading from a Switch Lite

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You will mostly play in handheld mode

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Hori Split Pad Pro 

MSRP: $49.99 / £44.99

Expected Price: $38.99 / £34.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a more comfortable grip
✅ You'll use the extra back buttons
✅ You want more precise thumbsticks

Don't buy it if: 

❌ A wireless connection is a priority

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Nitro Deck 

MSRP: $59.99 / £59.99 

Expected Price: $44.99 / £49.99 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to keep as many features as possible
✅ You want a more comfortable experience
✅ You don't mind adding bulk 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want to keep everything in your case

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SanDisk 128GB memory card 

MSRP: $34.99 / £34.99

Expected Price: $13.99 / £13.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You play eShop indies
✅ You split between downloads and carts

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You only download your games

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Genki Covert Dock 

MSRP: $59.99 / £59.99

Expected Price: $49.99 / £49.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You regularly travel with your handheld
✅ You want speedy charging
✅ You need a multi-charger anyway

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't play in docked mode

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder 

MSRP: $59.99 / £59.99 

Expected Price: $44.99 / £36.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You like classic Mario platforming
✅ You need a new multiplayer game
✅ You like a difficulty scale

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You prefer 3D Mario adventures

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Super Mario RPG 

MSRP: $59.99 / £49.99 

Expected Price: $39.99 / £29.99 

Buy it if: 

✅ You like turn-based strategy
✅ You prefer 3D Mario adventures
✅ You enjoyed the original release

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want classic Mario platforming

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 

MSRP: $69.99 / £59.99 

Expected Price: $50 / £44.99 

Buy it if: 

✅ You liked Breath of the Wild
✅ You prefer open-world games
✅ You have the time to invest

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't like open world gameplay

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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope 

MSRP: $59.99 / £36.99 

Expected Price: $14.99 / £14.99 

Buy it if: 

✅ You like tactical turn-based gameplay
✅ You enjoyed the first game
✅ You like Xcom

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want more action 

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PC

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 gaming laptop open on desktop screen sitting on a wooden table

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The world of the best gaming laptops is a little stagnant this year. Minor upgrades to Intel's 14th generation processors and no new GPUs mean last year's models are generally better value for money overall. Newer releases are upgrading their display tech, though - so if you're after an OLED panel make sure you're browsing 2024's roster. 

Gaming PCs are going to be a slightly different story. We rarely see too many high quality offers going on Amazon itself, however we'd heartily recommend anyone on the hunt for a permanent desktop take a look around the web in October. Retailers like Newegg and Microcenter in the US (and Ebuyer, CCL, and Overclockers in the UK) regularly look to compete during these sales. There, you'll find prebuilt machines and a range of components likely at some solid prices. Just be sure to price up a parts list before picking up an offer, just to double check you can't get it cheaper in another form. 

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We're anticipating some of the most tempting offers to come from accessories, though. If you're after a new set of keys, the Asus ROG Azoth is our top contender. It's the best gaming keyboard we've tested so far, and it's regularly spotted at under $200 these days. The keyboard dropped to $209 in last year's offers but has since sailed down as cheap as $189, and we're hopeful for a return to this price in July. If you're after something a little cheaper, the HyperX Alloy Elite 2 is always a solid $100 or less option in the sales. 

Those after a new rodent will likely find plenty of the best gaming mouse models on the shelves in this year's Prime Day gaming deals. We'll be keeping a close eye on the Razer Viper V2 Pro as it's our favorite pointer available, and it's just starting to dip down to $99 (usually $149). The Razer Basilisk V3 is also a fantastic all-rounder, which we expect to see at around $50, but actually dropped to $40 in last year's Prime Day gaming deals. 

There's one headset we watch out for every year, and that's the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. It's the best gaming headset on the market right now, and recent months have been kind to that hefty $349.99 / £329.99 MSRP. We're looking chiefly at the Xbox variant, as that's got the widest compatibility - you'll find the PlayStation model slightly cheaper. So far this year, prices have dropped to $299 at Amazon, but slightly lower to $279.99 at SteelSeries direct. This is where we hope to see things in the summer. 

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Asus ROG Azoth

MSRP: $249.99 / £269.99

Expected Price: $189.99 / £199.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You want hot-swappability
✅ You want a more compact device
✅ You prefer a snappier typing feel 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need more macro controls

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Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless 

MSRP: $179.99 / £169.99 

Expected Price: $109.99 / £119.99 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a smaller 60% keyboard
✅ You still want loads of customization options
✅ A wireless connection is a priority

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need arrow keys

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Razer Viper V2 Pro

MSRP: $149.99 / £149.99 

Expected Price: $99.99 / £99.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You want speed and precision
✅ A low weight is a priority
✅ You play competitive games

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need on-the-fly FPI shifting

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Corsair Darkstar Wireless 

MSRP: $169.99 / £149.99

Expected Price: $129.99 / £109.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You need plenty of macro options
✅ A wireless connection is a priority
✅ You play a lot of MMO / MOBA games

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You mostly play FPS

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Razer Kraken V3 X 

MSRP: $69.99 / £69.99

Expected Price: $34.99 / £39.99 

Buy it if: 

✅ You like a more subtle design
✅ You don't want to break the bank
✅ You play close to your PC 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ A wireless connection is a priority

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Xbox)

MSRP: $349.99 / £329.99 

Expected Price: $279.99 / £279.99

Buy it if: 

You have a split PC and console setup
You don't want to worry about battery
You play open world games

Don't buy it if: 

You only play on one platform

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Intel Core i5-13600K 

MSRP: $329 / £359

Expected Price: $229 / £229 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to maximize performance for price
✅ You also want a CPU for content creation
✅ You're upgrading from an 11th Gen 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're happy with a Ryzen 5 instead

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 

MSRP: $449 / £449

Expected Price: $259 / £299

Buy it if: 

✅ You prioritize value for money
✅ You want to keep power consumption low
✅ You have DDR5 RAM

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're still on DDR4

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PNY GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB (Dual Fan OC)

MSRP: $399.99 / NA

Expected Price: $369.99 / NA

Buy it if: 

✅ You're upgrading from RTX 3060 or lower
✅ You want DLSS 3
✅ Your rig can support it 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You've already got a high-end RTX 30-Series card

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Crucial Pro DDR5 6,000MHz 32GB RAM 

MSRP: $149.99 / £139.99 

Expected Price: $89.99 / £99.99 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want an easy, simple RAM upgrade
✅ This is your first PC build
✅ You don't want to tinker too much with BIOS

Don't buy it if: 

❌ Overclocking is a necessity

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FAQ

Asus ROG Ally, Nintendo Switch OLED, and Game Boy Color on grey mouse mat

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When will Amazon Prime Day gaming deals begin?

Amazon Prime Day gaming deals will officially kick off on July 16 and run through July 17. However, we generally see prices falling from around the weekend before the main event so we'd recommend keeping an eye on those digital aisles from July 13 onwards. 

Do you need a membership for Prime Day gaming deals?

Yes, you will need a Prime membership to take advantage of the majority of this year's summer sale. You can easily pick up a free trial to comfortably see you through the event without spending a penny, though, and it's also worth noting plenty of other retailers are looking to compete. That means we'd recommend keeping a close eye on Best Buy and Walmart in the US (and Currys and Very in the UK), who will no doubt be price matching Amazon's biggest Prime Day gaming deals. 

Amazon Prime | 30-day free trial

Amazon Prime | 30-day free trial
You will need an Amazon Prime membership to take part in this year's sale, but the retailer regularly offers free trials to get as many eyes on its site as possible. This 30 day offer will see you all the way through the sale without paying a cent!

Last year's best Prime Day gaming deals in the US

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Backbone One mobile controller | $99.99 $69.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - Amazon slashed 30% off the Backbone One last year. It'll enable you play games on your phone using PS5 Remote Play, but it'll also work with controller supported apps.

Buy it if: 

✅ You use Remote Play on your phone
✅ You're looking for a plug and play mobile gamepad

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd rather put the money towards a PlayStation Portal
❌ You need something with a bigger screen

Price check: Walmart $69.99 | Best Buy $99.99

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WD Black SN850 1TB SSD PS5 SSD (with heatsink) | $179.99 $79.99 at Amazon
Save $100 - Although SSDs had been on offer across the board for a while, this was still excellent value for one of our favorite storage devices. You were getting plenty of storage and a heatsink already applied for well under $100 here. That was a brand new record low price by $10.

Buy it if: 

✅ You just want an easy storage upgrade
✅ You don't mind not having the latest speeds
✅ You don't want to apply your own heatsink 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need more than 1TB
❌ You want to be as fast as possible 

Price check: Walmart: $119 | Best Buy: OOS

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Nintendo Switch | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 3 months Nintendo Switch Online | $299 at Amazon
We typically only ever see this bundle on the shelves over Black Friday, and it sometimes runs out fast. However, retailers were ahead of the curve in last year's Prime Day gaming deals.

Buy it if:

✅ You will mostly play in docked mode
✅ You haven't played the Switch library yet
✅ You prioritize value over the lowest price 

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to spend more on the next console
❌ You will mostly play in handheld mode

Price Check: Best Buy: $299.99 | Walmart: $299.99

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | $69.99 $47.98 at Walmart
Save $17 - The biggest release of the year hit a record-low price at Walmart - and other retailers couldn't keep up. We'd only ever seen Tears of the Kingdom down to $59.99 in the past. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You like open world adventures
✅ You enjoyed Breath of the Wild

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You didn't enjoy Breath of the Wild

Price Check: Amazon: $59 | Best Buy: $69.99

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Razer Barracuda X (2022) gaming headset | $99.99 $69.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - The latest Razer Barracuda X adds plenty of features over the original (look for Bluetooth compatibility to make sure you're getting the right one), and it was down to its lowest price yet. A $30 saving brought this already well-priced wireless headset down to $69.99. 

Buy it if:  

✅ You play in handheld mode on the go
✅ You want to double up as regular headphones
✅ EQ settings don't interest you 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want to fall back on a wired connection
❌ You don't need Bluetooth

Price Check: Walmart: $99.99 | Best Buy: $69.99

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Seagate Storage Expansion Card (1TB) | $219.99 $129.99 at Amazon
Save $90 -
After years of sticking close to its $219.99 MSRP, the Seagate Storage Expansion Card finally took a price cut. You could find it for an incredible $70 off last year, down to $129.99. That was impressive considering we were used to discounts of around $10 or $20.

Buy it if: 

✅ You're running out of Xbox space
✅ You don't like deleting games
✅ You don't want to use an external drive

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're a play and delete type

Price Check: Best Buy: $129.99 | Walmart: $192.99

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Razer Wolverine V2 Xbox Series X controller | $149.99 $87.99 at Amazon
Save $62 - The Razer Wolverine V2 was also down to a record-low price at Amazon, having only ever dropped to around $100 in the past. That meant the $62 discount was working particularly hard for you in last year's Prime Day gaming deals.

Buy it if: 

✅ You don't like the mushier feel of traditional buttons ✅ You'll make use of remappable buttons
✅ You play plenty of FPS titles 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You just want a spare controller
❌ You need a wireless connection

Price Check: Walmart: $143.49 | Best Buy: $149.99

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Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller | $129.99 $88 at Walmart
Save $44 - The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller was down to $88 at Walmart. That was perfect for anyone after the pro controller feel without the extra cost. Amazon ran out of stock on the day at $85, but this was your next best bet.

Buy it if: 

✅ You don't need additional components yet
✅ You want extra button mapping features
✅ You want adjustable-tension thumbsticks

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need the full component kit
❌ You won't make the most of customization features

Price Check: Best Buy: $99.99 | Amazon: OOS

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Razer Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse | $149.99 $119.99 at Amazon
Save $30 -
This was $6 off the cheapest price we'd ever seen on the Razer Viper V2 Pro - beating the previous year's rate by an extra $4. That was perfect if you were after one of the best gaming mice on the market. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You prioritize speed and precision
✅ You want a lightweight pointer
✅ You stick to faster paced games

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want as many controls as possible
❌ You mostly play slower games

Price Check: Best Buy: $142.99 | Walmart: $149.99

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ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti GPU | $879.99
$769.99 at Amazon
Save $110 - You could grab an RTX 4070 Ti for less than MSRP at Amazon, and this overlocked model could boost fps even higher. ZOTAC's custom cooling system will ensure the GPU stays ice cold while handling the latest games, and it's even capable of handling a lot of releases at 4K.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to play at 1440p max settings
✅ You want to boost fps using Nvidia Frame Generation 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're not looking for midrange performance
❌ You're willing to tweak settings to gain frames

Price check: Newegg 769.99

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Gigabyte G5 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,099 $859.99 at Newegg
Save $239 - With over $200 off the final price, this Gigabyte G15 was looking particularly strong considering the RTX 4060 GPU at the helm. Yes, you were dropping down to a 12th generation i5 processor but if you were after the latest graphics card on a budget this was as good as it got. 

Specs: Intel i5-12500H | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 144Hz FHD display

Buy it if: 

✅ You want solid 1080p framerates
✅ You play lighter games
✅ You don't need all your games downloaded 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want a crisper display

Price Check: Amazon: $879.99 | Best Buy: $919.99

UK deals

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Nintendo Switch OLED | £309.99 £289.99 at Amazon
Save £20 - Amazon had the Nintendo Switch OLED for just £289.99 during its last round of Prime Day deals. That's an excellent price that's been difficult to beat since.

Buy it if: 

✅ You will mostly play in handheld mode
✅ You don't want a new console next year
✅ You don't want a special edition 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You will likely buy the new console next year
❌ You will mostly play in docked mode

Price Check: AO: £300 | 365Games: £303.49

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PS5 EA FC 24 bundle | £409.99 at Amazon
If you were planning on picking up a PS5 to play the latest FIFA, you could hit two birds with this bundle. The deal knocked 24% off the original price, and standalone consoles were costing a chunk more at Amazon.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to play the latest games at 4K
✅ You're upgrading from PS4
✅ You're a fan of first party PlayStation games

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd rather use Xbox Game Pass
❌ You need something portable

Price check: Currys £429 | Argos £409

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | £59.99 £44.99 at Amazon
Save £16 - Nintendo's latest opus only came out last year but it was already seeing pretty steep price cuts for Prime Day, giving you the perfect excuse to jump into Hyrule once more for another epic adventure.

Buy it if:

✅ You like open world adventures
✅ You enjoyed Breath of the Wild
✅ You've got plenty of time to sink into a game

Don't buy it if:

❌ You didn't enjoy Breath of the Wild

Price Check: Argos: £47.99

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Pulse 3D Wireless Headset (Midnight Black) | £89.99 £67 at Amazon
Save £22.99 - You could grab the Midnight Black version of the Pulse 3D headset for just £67 last year - that was a brand new record low price. We'd only seen these wireless cups drop to £70 in the past. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to make the most of PS5's 3D audio
✅ You want a lightweight headset
✅ You don't play with chat too often

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You regularly play online with chat
❌ You want a longer battery life

Price Check: AO: £67 | Very: £74.99

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Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core | £114.99 £98 at Amazon
Save £16 - You were saving £16 on the Series 2 Core controller here, dropping the latest gamepad to within £1 of its lowest price ever. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You don't need additional components yet
✅ You want extra button mapping features
✅ You want adjustable-tension thumbsticks

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need the full component kit
❌ You won't make the most of customization features

Price Check: 365Games: £100.49 | AO: £110

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Victrix Pro BFG controller | £179.99 £137.99 at Amazon
Save £42 - The Victrix Pro BFG is our favorite PC controller and the best PS5 gamepad on the market as well. There was just over £40 off this controller last year, dropping it to a new record low. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a customizable controller
✅ You're looking for configurable buttons
✅ You're looking for pro controller features

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd prefer to spend extra on a DualSense Edge ❌ You're not interested in modularity
❌ You're on a budget

Price check: Argos £179.99 


Of course, we're also rounding up all the staples like the best Prime Day Kindle deals and Prime Day tablet deals as well. We're also getting you prepped for this year's Prime Day iPad deals and Prime Day TV deals as well. 

Tabitha Baker
Managing Editor - Hardware

Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I've written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i'm focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector. 

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