1. Today's best deals
2. What to expect
3. FAQ
With Amazon Prime Day gaming deals now in full swing, it continues to seem like the early deals were only the beginning. Which, in some ways, makes a lot of sense.
After covering discounts, sales, and deals on everything from the VR headsets to the Nintendo Switch to PS5 for half a decade, I've learned a few things over the years about what to expect and when.
So when I say that I have a solid handle on what kind of savings should be coming, that's from experience. On top of that experience working different sales events, I regularly go hands-on with all the latest gear, so I'm here to make sure you not only get the best deals this Prime Day, but that you're actually buying the kit that's worth it.
As previously covered, this year's offers are likely to be a little different to usual. The Nintendo Switch 2 release has caused ripples across the industry, despite the fact that Nintendo deals this week are likely to be exceedingly rare. There's also the recent Xbox price increases, some impressive PS5 bundles, and tariffs volatility to consider.
Below, we've got a roundup of the best Prime Day deals we've found so far, which will be continuously updated as Amazon's deals event, well, continues.
Today's best early Prime Day gaming deals
- PS5: games from $19.93
- Switch: accessories from $8.99
- Xbox: hard drives from $22
- Cables: HDMI 2.1 from $5.66
- Chairs: from $89
- Controllers: from $15.99
- Desks: from $29.99
- Headsets: from $9.99
- Keyboards: from $29.99
- Mice: from $11.99
- Monitors: from $93.99
- SSDs: from $33.99
What to expect from Prime Day gaming deals 2025
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
The PS5 Slim has already seen some fantastic bundles in the first months of 2025, with a $50 discount and a free copy of Astro Bot or Call of Duty. I'm hoping for a similar saving over Prime Day, though that will depend on Sony's own plans. We could, however, see prices return to $449.99 / £429.99 without the included freebies though.
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 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Doom: The Dark Ages, Astro Bot, and Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Many of these would be seeing their first major discounts if they drop in this year's Prime Day PS5 deals.
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 $74.99 / £59.99 MSRP often gives way to a sale price of around $54.99 / £44.99 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 2025, but this is hopefully where we'll land in the summer.
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Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch OLED and original Nintendo Switch are in a tough spot right now, and I've seen discounts dropping pretty regularly on the older devices. That means value favors those picking up an original handheld this Prime Day - I'm not expecting any savings on the Nintendo Switch 2.
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 to consider. Anything not compatible with the new Nintendo Switch 2 is already tanking in price. The Hori Split Pad Pro Attachment Set has dropped as low as $39.99 ($40 off $79.99) since the new device released, and the Genki Covert Dock is a Prime Day favorite ready to see similar savings. If you have upgraded to the new console, it's well worth keeping an eye on MicroSD Express cards, cases, and screen protectors as well.
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Xbox
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. Microsoft's price increases have made these consoles particularly difficult to justify in 2025, and savings are few and far between.
That means 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.
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Amazon Prime Day gaming deals: FAQ
When will Amazon Prime Day gaming deals end?
Amazon Prime Day gaming deals will end on July 11 at midnight. That means we've got four days of savings on the calendar this time around, an additional two compared to previous years.
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. However, you can easily pick up a 30-day free trial to comfortably see you through the event without spending a penny (provided you cancel your subscription before the recurring payment). As well as that, it's also worth noting that many retailers like Best Buy and Walmart in the US (and Currys and Very in the UK) often attempt to price match Amazon's biggest Prime Day gaming deals.
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.
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