Amazon Prime Day 2020: all the best gaming deals in Australia

Nintendo Switch (Neon blue and red edition) | AU$399 (usually AU$469.95)
The Nintendo Switch has gone on sale cheaper in Australia, but considering recent shortages it's nice to see this going just under AU$70 under the usual RRP. 

Borderlands Legendary Collection | AU$49.30 AU$58 (usually AU$89.95)
Three giant shooter RPGs for the price of (less than) one? It's a bit of a no-brainer, especially when you consider the replayability. You're also getting bonus Australian accents in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, which is always good for a laugh. It was available with an additional 15 percent off in checkout yesterday, but now that deal has expired. Still, AU$58 is decent.

BioShock: The Collection | AU$49.30 AU$58 (usually AU$89.95)
One of the most influential first-person shooter series in history comes to the Nintendo Switch, along with its sequel and third instalment. The fact that a looker like BioShock Infinite can run on the humble Switch is a marvel, and these games are great fun on the go. It was available with an additional 15 percent off in checkout yesterday, but now that deal has expired.

Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield | AU$48 (usually AU$79.95)
This is it, folks: the next-gen Pokemon game everyone waited for for years. Now's a good time to pick it up, considering how rarely Nintendo discounts its games to this extent. Whether you're a newcomer to the series or a veteran, you'll get a lot of mileage out of this. It was AU$47 yesterday, but now it's gone back up a whole dollar.

Assassin's Creed: The Rebel Collection | AU$39 (usually AU$79.95)
This packages two ye olde Assassin's Creed games: the brilliant Black Flag, which is something of a fan favourite, and the forgotten-but-underrated Rogue. Both feature naval combat, which is why they're so good (naval combat is good). 

The Last of Us Part II | AU$48 (usually AU$99.95)
A nice 50 percent discount on what will likely be the most celebrated PlayStation game of 2020. It may not be pleasant walk in the park, but this post-pandemic adventure will stay with you long before the credits roll.

Buy Red Dead Redemption 2 | AU$38 (usually AU$69.95)
This sprawling western epic is one of the most technically impressive games this console generation. The story will keep you going for around 80 hours, but then you've got the limitless delights of Red Dead Online to sink your teeth into.

Borderlands 3 | AU$26.99 AU$30.63 (usually AU$49.95)
This addictive loot shooter is often on sale, and just yesterday it was AU$27, but AU$31 is still a good price to snap Borderlands 3 up. It's definitely a reasonable price for a game that'll keep you busy for many dozens of hours (not to mention the ridiculous amount of weapons it has on offer).

Buy Resident Evil 3 | AU$44 (usually AU$99.95)
It may not have won hearts quite as unanimously as the Resident Evil 2 remake did, but this reimagining of the classic third instalment is a fun enough distraction, and is probably essential if you're a diehard fan of the series.

Buy Ghost Recon Breakpoint | AU$23 AU$29 (usually AU$49.95)
More than 50 percent off this sprawling tactical third-person shooter, which fared pretty poorly with critics at launch, but has since been given a thorough revamp. If you want tense cooperative shenanigans, it's well worth it at this price. If you'd prefer the Gold Edition, that's currently AU$59, down from AU$69.95.

Bose Soundbar 700 | AU$769 AU$975 (usually ~ AU$1200)
The Bose Soundbar 700 features a classy tempered glass top and features Amazon Alexa built-in for easy voice control. Amazon's currently doling it out in either black or white with a considerable 33% discount. If you want a matching subwoofer, the Bose Bass Module 700 is also discounted and also available in black. Update: this isn't as discounted quite as steeply as it was yesterday, but we'll leave it here in case the new discount still tempts you.

Boardgames: save 25% on a massive range
If you're a boardgames enthusiast, or a newcomer, there's quite a bit to sift through in this year's sale. Classics like Monopoly and Battleship are discounted, as are modern missives like The Lord of The Rings - Journeys in Middle Earth, while card games including Cards Against Humanity and Munchkin, are also cheap for the taking.

HyperX Cloud Stinger Core | AU$41.55 (usually AU$79)
You can normally pick up these wired entry level cans for around AU$70, but just over AU$40 is much more tempting. They're suitable for Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, with cable audio controls and 40mm directional drivers.