Amazon has kicked off its third major sales event of 2026, and it's the biggest one. Amazon Prime Day will from now until the end of July 13, and as is always the case, it's set to have the biggest range and deepest discounts.
During Prime Day, Amazon can usually be relied on to offer steep discounts on peripherals, including gaming headsets, during its sales. Dramatic discounts on consoles or up-to-date gaming laptops doesn't seem especially likely at the moment, though we saw some major PS5 discounts in the second-half of 2025, and even the Switch 2 got a chunk taken off its RRP, despite it newly releasing in June.
Unlike Amazon Big Smile sale or Amazon Mid-Year sale, Prime Day is very much geared towards promoting Amazon's Prime subscription service. So you're probably going to want to be a member, which is free if you use a month-long introductory trial. Just remember to cancel before your first billing.
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When is the next big Amazon sale in 2026?
Amazon Prime Day will hit Australia on July 7 at 12:01am, and run until July 13 at 11:59pm. That's a full seven days, problematising the whole "Amazon Prime Day" branding.
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 winter sale. However, you can easily pick up a 30-day free trial to comfortably see you through the event without spending a cent (provided you cancel your subscription before the recurring payment).
