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Prime Big Deal Days is coming to a close soon, but it’s not too late to flesh out your gaming library or snag a spare controller for cheap before it’s too late. We’re already seeing lots of compelling gaming deals for this fall’s shopping holiday, from major discounts on just-released titles to some lowest-ever prices on essential games and handy accessories.
As always, our in-house team of gaming experts has sifted through the glut of Amazon deals around the web to find you the ones that are actually worth getting, whether you want to save on the latest blockbusters on PS5 and Xbox Series X or just snagged a Nintendo Switch and want to catch up on some classics. Here are all of the best video game discounts to get for this October Prime Day before they’re gone.
PS5 Prime Day deals
Your PS5 is going to fill up with digital games fast, which is why you should consider this massive sale on a 1TB SSD that gets you more free space for all of this fall's big blockbusters.
Street Fighter 6 is one of the best fighting games in years, with incredibly dynamic gameplay, stunning next-gen visuals and a wealth of ways to play solo and online. Nab it for its lowest price ever while you still can.
Get ready for the hotly anticipated Spider-Man 2 with this great deal on Miles Morales Ultimate Edition, which includes a remastered version of Insomniac's thrilling web-swinging adventure as well as its excellent Miles-focused spin-off. It's one of many flagship PS5 games seeing big sales right now.
One of the PS5's best games and one of the biggest blockbuster releases in years, God of War Ragnarok's visceral action and cinematic, emotional story can be had for its lowest price ever right now.
The just-released Mortal Kombat 1 is already on sale for Prime Day, allowing you to enjoy its engrossing story mode, beautifully gory graphics and thrilling tag-team fighting for less.
This stylish charging stand can fully juice up your DualSense controller in less than three hours, and looks good doing so. Considering how quickly PS5 controllers die, you might want to grab it at this lowest-ever price while you can.
If you want to be able to charge two DualSense controllers at once, this popular NexiGo dock is also a worthy option — and includes a set of thumbstick caps for added comfort and precision.
Xbox Prime Day deals
Get your pigskin fix with the ultra-realistic simulation action of Madden NFL 24, which just hit its lowest price yet after just launching a few months ago.
This enticing Xbox Series X bundle gets you Microsoft's highest-end console as well as a copy of the excellent Diablo IV — all for less than the system's usual retail price by itself.
We've long considered Xbox Game Pass to be the best value in gaming, thanks to its huge library of hundreds of games you can play across Xbox, PC and the cloud. If you're looking to renew or try it for the first time, you might as well save a few bucks on a three-month subscription while you're at it.
Make extra room for huge games like Starfield and Forza Motorsport with this excellent deal on Seagate's Expansion Cards, which are an easy way to instantly add up to 2TB of extra storage to your console.
PowerA makes some of our favorite gaming controllers, and its new Nano model features an extra compact design and gorgeous lilac finish. This deeply discounted gamepad is the cheapest we've seen it.
Play your Xbox Series S anywhere with this portable monitor, which attaches directly to your console for convenient on-the-go gaming.
Nintendo Switch Prime Day deals
The Nintendo Switch Mario Kart bundle is a Black Friday staple, but you don't have to wait until next month to get it. This is still the best value for new Switch owners, essentially getting you Mario Kart 8 (which you were going to buy anyway) and Nintendo Switch Online (which you'll want for online play and retro games) for free.
Add tons of extra storage to your Nintendo Switch for cheap with this excellent deal on SanDisk's always-dependable microSD card. The larger 1TB model is also available at a deep $50 discount right now.
Another great microSD card, this Samsung model gets you 512GB of storage (which is plenty for loading up on the best Switch games) for just a few bucks more than competing 256GB models.
Ivoler's ultra-popular screen protectors help keep your Switch screen safe from scratches and scuffs, and you can currently score a three-pack for close to 50% off.
Nostalgic and modern all at once, the 8BitDo Pro 2 combines a Super Nintendo-style button layout perfect for retro titles with comfortable hand grips and analog sticks for the latest action games. It's a great controller we've used a bunch, and it's at its lowest-ever price.
Tired of your hands cramping up in handheld mode? The Hori Split Pad Pro gives you ergonomic, gamepad-quality controls on the go. We've seen it go a little cheaper, but this is a nice little discount on a great Switch accessory.
The mother of all Switch cases, this popular ivoler model has enough room for your Switch, dock, controllers, power adapters and up to 18 game cards — complete with a hard outer shell to keep it all safe.
A must-have for Switch owners and arguably the best game of the year, Tears of the Kingdom is available for its lowest price yet (for the five or so folks who haven't played it yet).
One of the best games of 2021, Metroid Dread is a loving throwback to the series' visceral 2D action and expansive exploration — but with beautiful visuals and lots of great twists on the formula.
Gaming accessories Prime Day deals
HyperX makes some of our favorite gaming headsets, and the Stinger is a great choice if you just want reliable sound, comfort and mic quality for cheap — especially at this close-to-lowest price.
The HyperX Cloud Alpha S sounds and feels great, and boasts excellent controls that made it easy for us to change volume levels and activate surround sound with the tap of a button. It's our favorite wired headset for gaming, and its a whopping 46% off right now.
We love the Backbone controller, which instantly turns your phone into a portable gaming machine perfect for streaming blockbuster titles from the cloud or playing mobile games with precision. This is the lowest price we've seen yet on this hot accessory.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 is our favorite wireless gaming headset, and an absolute steal at this all-time low price.
This lowest-ever price on our favorite high-end webcam will ensure that you look great when streaming on Twitch, recording YouTube videos or just talking smack on Discord.
Our favorite gaming mouse is on sale, allowing you to take advantage of its ergonomic design and wealth of customization options for just $10 more than its lowest-ever price.
We love the Logitech G915 TKL for its clicky keys, compact design and reliable wireless performance, and you can get it on a huge Prime Day discount that brings it close to its lowest price.
The Alienware AW34 is our favorite ultrawide monitor thanks to its stunning and immersive OLED screen, and its splurge pricing is a bit more palatable at this lowest-ever sale price.
A ton of Arcade 1Up machines are on sale right now, including this Mortal Kombat edition that just hit its lowest price yet. This cabinet packs 14 classics including Rampage, Joust and the OG Mortal Kombat trilogy, all within a gorgeous design that's exactly how you remember it from the '90s — minus the sticky buttons and smell of pizza.
