Prime Day Steam Deck deals 2025: early handheld discounts ahead of the sale

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Early Prime Day Steam Deck deals are upon us, and they are more vital than ever in 2025. Arming the handheld with new gadgets is going to help its abilities shine, whether you're looking for a hybrid experience that can take on the Switch 2 or more storage.

I'm fully expecting all the best gaming handhelds to be included in Prime Day gaming deals in 2025, but all eyes will likely be on the Steam Deck. It's worth underlining that you'll have to go straight to Valve for discounts on the handheld itself, and the PC giant does like to chop 15% off its devices seasonally. However, if it's accessories, storage, and even rivals you're after, Amazon will have you covered until July 11 when the four-day event ends.

The event won't officially kick off until July 8, 2025, which happens to be tomorrow. But, there are already plenty of Steam Deck accessory deals kicking off ahead of time, and many of them don't even require a subscription. So, if you'd rather snatch some savings now, there are ways to do it without conforming to specific sale times (you little rebel, you).

Today's best Steam Deck deals ahead of Prime Day

US

Screen protectors: kits from just $5.99
Cases: Protect your Deck from $17.99
Docks: Cradles and hubs starting at $15
Micro SD: 512GB cards for under $30
SSDs: 1TB M.2 2230 drives from $69.99
Power banks: 130W battery packs from $17.99
Steam Deck: Watch this space for Valve offers
Alternatives: Grab a renewed ROG Ally for $469

UK

Screen protectors: Prevent scratches from £2.99
Cases: Full protection from £18.99
Docks: USB-C hubs for under £20
Micro SD: 1TB cards from £69.99
SSDs: Grab compatible 1TB drives from £72.99
Power banks: 25,000mAh fast chargers from £50
Steam Deck: Keep an eye out for Valve discounts
Alternatives: Asus ROG Ally Z1E is under £500

Jsaux 65W USB-C charger | $25.99 $17.99 at Amazon
Save $8 - Trust me, even though the Steam Deck comes with a charger, you'll want a spare. That's especially true if you have a dock since you won't want to disrupt your setup when traveling constantly, and this 65W adapter is ideal for under $20. It also happens to be a record low price, so well worth jumping on while it's down.

Buy it if:

✅ Your default charger is attached to a dock
✅ You need a spare for travelling
✅ You prefer having chargers in every room

Don't buy it if:

❌ You have other 6W chargers (check your phone plug)
❌ You're happy taking the original with you everywhere

UK: £25.99 at Amazon

Jsaux 5-in-1- Steam Deck dock | $29.99 $19.99 at Amazon
Save $10 - This specific Steam Deck dock is a staple accessory, and under $20 is exactly where I want it to be. I've yet to spot it for less during sale periods, and even though you don't need Prime for this discount, I doubt a subscriber-only offer will knock anything else off.

Buy it if:

✅ You need easy HDMI connectivity
✅ You want to stand and charge
✅ You only use a few USB accessories

Don't buy it if:

❌ You need more than two USB ports
❌ You'd prefer DisplayPort

UK: £29.99 £19.99 at Amazon

GuliKit 7-in-1 Docking Station for Steam Deck | $49.99 $29.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - Look, this dock pays homage to the mighty SNES, and that's a reason to pick one up in its own right. But, it also happens to have $20 off too, and that record-low price is baller for a docking station with three USB ports.

Buy it if:

✅ You want something visually unique
✅ You enjoy retro console vibes
✅ You need thre USB ports

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd rather have something subtle
❌ You're more of a Sega fan

UK: £29.99 at Amazon

Anker Docking Station for Steam Deck | $45.99 $29.99 at Amazon
Save $16 - A dock by a pretty big brand name, this Anker accessory likes to yo-yo to this price. So, if you don't fancy catching it when it's not under $30, it's worth grabbing it now. At the moment, you also don't need Prime to pick it up, which means less faff if you're not subscribed.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a dock by a familiar brand
✅ You'd like something with an extra USB-C
✅ You need something discreet

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd need DisplayPort
❌ You'd prefer more USB ports

UK: $45.99 $29.99 at Amazon

Baseus Blade 100W power bank | $99.99 $52.98 at Amazon
Save $20 - This newer version of Baseus' chonky power bank is 47% cheaper for Prime Day, and it's going to keep your Deck running for much longer, even with additional accessories attached. This is also the cheapest it's been all year.

Buy it if:

✅ You take your Steam Deck travelling
✅ You want to power multiple devices at once

Don't buy it if:

❌ You always play next to a power outlet
❌ You'd prefer something smaller

UK: £69.99 at Amazon

PNY 512GB XLR8 Gaming microSDXC | $44.99 $31.99 at Amazon
Save $5 - One of the most affordable 512GB microSD cards is even cheaper for Prime Day, having previously dropped just under $40 for last year's event. It's enough space to effectively double your capacity if you have the top-end model, and is going to provide reliable library storage.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a solid pick for a cheap storage expansion
✅ You find bigger memory cards to be too expensive

Don't buy it if:

❌ You are the kind of person that has roughly one (1) video game installed at a time

UK: £30.79 at Amazon

FAQ

Do you need a Prime membership for Prime Day Steam Deck deals?

You'll only need a Prime membership for the Amazon offers exclusively reduced for members, but we often see plenty of discounts pop up that technically don't require a monthly fee. That said, if you're new, you'll be able to sign up for a 30-day free trial, get access to every offer, and take advantage of free delivery.

When do Prime Day Steam Deck deals start?

Prime Day 2025 will kick off July 8, and the event will take place over four days until July 11. Originally, the sale used to take place on a specific "day", but it has evolved into a week-long event that even ends up with a sequel the following October.

What to expect from Prime Day Steam Deck deals 2025

Steam Deck OLED sitting on wood desk surrounded by accessories — (Image credit: Future / Phil Hayton)

Last year, Valve got somewhat ahead of the curve by offering up to 15% off the Steam Deck 64GB and 512GB models weeks before Prime Day. The reason for this was likely to clear space for the Steam Deck OLED, so it makes sense that such discounts haven't emerged this year.

That said, it's highly likely that Valve will offer up discounts in line with Prime Day, as it's serve as a nice way to win back attention following the Nintendo Switch 2 launch. Last year, the 64GB and 512GB dropped to $296.65 and $381.65 respectively, which could mean the cheapest LCD model and new 512GB OLED will drop in price instead. If that happens, we might end up with the former coming in at under $300, whereas the premium model is more likely to sit under $500.

As for what you'll be able to grab using your Prime subscription, you should be able to grab sweet savings on docking stations, cases, and more. Our current favorite dock, the Baseus 6-in-1, dropped to just above $30 last year, setting a new record low for the add-on. Jsaux also showed up to the bargain bin party, with its dock diving from $39.99 to $25.99. The event has also proven to be a good time to look out for things like wireless earbuds, and we were digging discounts on Asus' ROG Cetra buds that brought them down to $79.99.

Asus ROG Ally with High on Life gameplay on screen — (Image credit: Future / Tabitha Baker)

Just like when your grandma calls every vacuum a Hoover or every console a Nintendo, sometimes the best Steam Deck deals aren't on Steam Decks. By that, I mean Amazon's sale could be a perfect opportunity to pick up an alternative like the Asus ROG Ally or Lenovo Legion GO. I'd be surprised if both don't end up available for under $500 this year, especially since a new generation of devices like the ROG Xbox Ally are en route.

Fresher portables like the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Asus ROG Ally X may end up cheaper too at a bunch of retailers, including Amazon, but I'd advise putting any price cuts into perspective. The last thing you want to do is to invest heavily in a premium portable only for it to be succeeded by a higher-spec variant a few months later, and that's incredibly likely since next-gen AMD chips are now making their way into devices.

Looking for more Amazon-related savings? Swing by Prime Day gaming laptop deals and Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals for more portable offers. Alternatively, take a peek at Prime Day iPad deals if you're feeling a little fruity.