Amazon Prime Day is the perfect time to score incredible deals on games to fill your backlog, as well as essential accessories like controllers, headsets, and storage expansion for your next-gen console. Combing through thousands of deals to find the ones actually worth your time is tedious, though, which is why we’ve done the heavy lifting and collected the best ones here.
A ton of great games are on sale, including Star Wars Outlaws, which is currently on sale for $41 off at Amazon for both the Xbox Series X / S and PlayStation 5. Nintendo hardly ever discounts its first-party games, so we’re pleased to see Splatoon 3 going for $39.99 ($20 off) at Best Buy and Walmart. You can also pick up Pikmin 4 — an underrated gem of the last console generation — for $39.99 ($20 off) at Best Buy.
Hardware discounts are exceedingly rare these days, but if you’re looking to upgrade from a previous-gen console or have been tempted by a gaming PC handheld, your patience has been rewarded. The Asus ROG Ally is $200 off at Best Buy with a Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor and 512GB of storage. If you’re curious about virtual reality headsets, don’t skip the $50 discount on the Meta Quest 3S at Amazon.
Best video game deals
Assassin’s Creed Shadows , has been given a small but welcome price cut. Thanks to Prime Day, you can pick up the open-world game set in feudal Japan for either the Xbox Series X or PS5 for $47.49 (originally $69.99) at Read our review. Ubisoft’s latest Assassin’s Creed game,, has been given a small but welcome price cut. Thanks to Prime Day, you can pick up the open-world game set in feudal Japan for either the Xbox Series X or PS5 for $47.49 (originally $69.99) at Amazon
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon launched. The fast, relentlessly challenging third-person action game is a treat for the senses (and a punishment to your reflexes), and the If you want to know why Armored Core fans were overjoyed in 2023, it’s because that’s whenlaunched. The fast, relentlessly challenging third-person action game is a treat for the senses (and a punishment to your reflexes), and the PS5 Xbox versions are down to just $19.99 (about $10 off) at Amazon for Prime Day. This matches the game’s previous low, but it remains a fantastic deal if you missed out last time.
Silent Hill 2 on the PS5. Thankfully, if you scoffed at its original $69.99 price tag, you can currently pick it up for $39.99 ($30 off) at Read our review. Bloober Team knocked it out of the park with its remake ofon the PS5. Thankfully, if you scoffed at its original $69.99 price tag, you can currently pick it up for $39.99 ($30 off) at Amazon and Best Buy
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii . The latest game in the long-running Yakuza-turned-Like a Dragon franchise is on sale for the PS5 for $39.99 ($20 off) at There are few games out there with more heart and soul (and pure silliness) than. The latest game in the long-running Yakuza-turned-Like a Dragon franchise is on sale for the PS5 for $39.99 ($20 off) at Best Buy and Amazon
Splatoon 3 , which recently got an update that makes the game run better on the new console. If you’ve always wanted to give this one a try, pick up a digital or physical copy at One of the best-looking Switch 2 games is, which recently got an update that makes the game run better on the new console. If you’ve always wanted to give this one a try, pick up a digital or physical copy at Best Buy for $39.99 or Walmart for $49.50 (typically $59.99). Read about the Switch 2 update
Pikmin 4 , the latest entry in Nintendo’s chill (yet often chaotic) exploration game. You navigate through environments, collect and command Pikmin with different elemental abilities and weaknesses, and try to save fellow space cadets from strange happenings. All the while, you’re trying to find Captain Olimar, the protagonist of the original Pikmin game. It matches its lowest price of $39.99 on digital or physical at Read our review. Not enough people are still talking about, the latest entry in Nintendo’s chill (yet often chaotic) exploration game. You navigate through environments, collect and command Pikmin with different elemental abilities and weaknesses, and try to save fellow space cadets from strange happenings. All the while, you’re trying to find Captain Olimar, the protagonist of the original Pikmin game. It matches its lowest price of $39.99 on digital or physical at Best Buy
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a cinematic, open-world JRPG that takes place in 15th-century Bohemia. You traverse the world as part of a revenge story to avenge your murdered parents, crossing paths with peasants, kings, and everyone in between while learning how to be a blacksmith and hunt to help you survive. Right now, you can pick it up at Amazon for either the is a cinematic, open-world JRPG that takes place in 15th-century Bohemia. You traverse the world as part of a revenge story to avenge your murdered parents, crossing paths with peasants, kings, and everyone in between while learning how to be a blacksmith and hunt to help you survive. Right now, you can pick it up at Amazon for either the PS5 or Xbox for $39.99 ($30 off) — its lowest price to date.
Best gaming hardware deals
Lenovo Legion Go S, we made it clear that its high $729.99 price was one of its biggest flaws. It has other issues, such as the current state of gaming on a Windows handheld and its underpowered Ryzen Z2 Go processor, but the 32GB RAM / 1TB storage model is worth considering at its discounted price of $499.99 ($230 off) at If you read our review of the Windows-flavored, we made it clear that its high $729.99 price was one of its biggest flaws. It has other issues, such as the current state of gaming on a Windows handheld and its underpowered Ryzen Z2 Go processor, but the 32GB RAM / 1TB storage model is worth considering at its discounted price of $499.99 ($230 off) at Best Buy . That’s a huge discount.
Best gaming laptop deals
Asus ROG Strix G16 , a stripped-down version of the Strix Scar featured in our buying guide, is on sale at The, a stripped-down version of the Strix Scar featured in our buying guide, is on sale at Amazon for $1,274.99 ($225 off). It has an Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU, Intel Raptor Lake Core i7 14650HX processor, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD.
ROG Strix G16 with a little more power, the model with an RTX 5070 Ti is $1,999.99 ($400 off) at RTX 5080 it’s $2,399.99 ($500 off) at If you prefer thewith a little more power, the model with anis $1,999.99 ($400 off) at Amazon , and with an even higher-endit’s $2,399.99 ($500 off) at Amazon
Asus TUF gaming laptops with last-gen graphics. The Asus TUF A14 with RTX 4050 graphics is $899.99 ($300 off) Asus TUF F16 with RTX 4050 is $849.99 ($250 off) at There are also a couple of deals on lower-costwith last-gen graphics. Thegraphics is $899.99 ($300 off) Amazon . It’s got an AMD Ryzen 7 AI CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD — all housed in a portable 14-inch chassis. The larger 16-inchis $849.99 ($250 off) at Amazon . It’s configured with an Intel Core 5 210H (Raptor Lake) CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD.
Best controller deals
GameSir Cyclone 2 wireless controller $ 45 $ 56 20 % off $ 45 Gamesir’s Cyclone 2 is a wireless controller compatible with iOS, Android, PC, the Steam Deck, and the Nintendo Switch. It has Hall effect triggers, motion control and vibration (Switch only), and comes with a charging dock. Read More $45 at Amazon
Razer Kishi Ultra $ 100 $ 150 33 % off $ 100 The Razer Kishi Ultra is a wired gaming controller that works with Android and iOS devices, as well as select iPad models. The controller has Hall effect triggers, reprogrammable buttons, haptic feedback, and a USB-C port for passthrough charging. Read More $100 at Amazon
8BitDo’s Ultimate 2 wireless controller that works with Android and Windows (including the Steam Deck) is down to $47.99 (originally $59.99) at The version ofthat works with Android and Windows (including the Steam Deck) is down to $47.99 (originally $59.99) at Amazon . Aside from not being able to connect to Nintendo consoles, it’s identical in terms of features to the pricier, made-for-Switch edition.
Amazon’s Luna Controller is on sale for $39.99 ($30 off) at is on sale for $39.99 ($30 off) at Amazon , which matches its best price to date. Although it was built primarily for Amazon’s cloud-gaming service, the gamepad offers support for both Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity, making it compatible with Android phones, Apple products, Fire TV devices, and PCs. It also integrates with Alexa, allowing you to issue voice commands directly through the controller when paired with a Fire TV device.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 wireless controller $ 56 $ 70 20 % off $ 56 For something cheaper — and in some ways better — than Nintendo’s official Pro controller, there’s 8BitDo’s Ultimate 2, which works with the original Switch and Switch 2. It features TMR joysticks with trigger switches for adjusting the feel, as well as vibration and motion control support. Read More $56 at Amazon
PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch $ 19 $ 28 32 % off $ 19 PowerA’s Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch comes in dozens of designs featuring iconic video game characters. It has a pair of remappable rear buttons, 3.5mm headphone jack, and includes a 10-foot long USB cable. Read More $19 at Amazon
Best headset deals
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro $ 150 $ 200 25 % off $ 150 The BlackShark V2 Pro is a wireless gaming headset that’s compatible with the Xbox Series S / X, PS5, PC, and the Nintendo Switch. It has a flexible, wideband mic, noise-isolating ear cups, and 70 hours of battery life. Its volume dial also lets you adjust the audio mix between your game and chat mid-game without needing to open an app. Read More $150 at Amazon
Best storage deals
Western Digital’s 1TB SN770M is down to $84.99 ($55 off) at Do you have a Steam Deck, an Asus ROG Ally, or a similar handheld PC that can accommodate an M.2 2230-sized SSD?is down to $84.99 ($55 off) at Amazon , down slightly from its previous low of $89.99. Keep in mind that installation procedures vary in terms of steps and complexity depending on the gaming handheld you own.
Best board game deals
Splendor $ 20 $ 40 50 % off $ 20 A strategy card game in which players compete to build Renaissance Europe’s most lucrative and prestigious jewelry business. Read More $20 at Amazon$20 at Target
Asmodee Azul Board Game $ 19 $ 40 53 % off $ 19 Azul is a game in which you arrange patterned tiles in order to create the most beautiful tapestry possible. Arranging tiles in a strategic sequence will help you build your score while limiting your opponents’ ability to grow theirs. Read More $19 at Amazon
Ticket to Ride is another classic board game that’s down to $24.99 (about $25 off) at is another classic board game that’s down to $24.99 (about $25 off) at Amazon . That’s one of the better prices we’ve seen on the cutthroat card game, which challenges you to build the longest locomotive route across classic America before your other tycoon opponents.
Catan is currently on sale at The 6th Edition ofis currently on sale at Amazon for the first time ever, where you can grab it for $41.99 ($8 off). If you’ve never played before, Catan has you strategically collect and trade resources with fellow players while you figure out how to build out your civilization to take over the board. The latest edition has updated artwork to commemorate the game’s 13th anniversary.
Codenames, which is on sale at You can gauge how well you know your friends and family by playingwhich is on sale at Amazon right now for $14.99 ($10 off), the best price of the year. You only get to say one word associated with multiple tiles on the board, and your teammates have to figure out which ones you’re talking about. If you’re too vague, your teammates may guess incorrectly, giving the other side an edge.
Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Player’s Handbook $ 40 $ 50 20 % off $ 40 The latest Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook teaches you about 12 core classes, 48 subclasses, and helps you construct your story with 16 backgrounds and 75 feats. With a bit of help, you’ll be DMing your own original campaigns in no time. Read More $40 at Amazon
Happy Salmon is on sale for just $9.49 (about $4 off) at is on sale for just $9.49 (about $4 off) at Amazon . It’s one of the best icebreakers at social gatherings, for both adults and parents alike, and it takes just minutes to learn and play this card game. Up to eight players can get in on the action, which gets you out of your seats and has you doing fun stuff like giving each other high-fives and “fish bumps.”
Other miscellaneous gaming deals
Xreal One smart glasses $ 450 $ 500 10 % off $ 450 The Xreal One aren’t the most affordable augmented-reality glasses available, but they are some of the best for displaying movies and games on the go. You can connect them via USB-C to your smartphone, tablet, or handheld gaming PC. Read More $450 at Amazon$450 at Xreal