I just scrolled through Best Buy's entire Prime Day sale - these are the seven gaming deals I'd buy

1. Nintendo Switch OLED | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 12 months Nintendo Switch Online | $349.99 at Best Buy
Kicking off with a classic, we have the Nintendo Switch OLED. This Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle is normally reserved for Black Friday, but it's already on the shelves ahead of October Prime Day. Not only that, but rather than the three month Switch Online subscription we got last year, you're getting 12 months instead. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You mostly play in handheld mode
✅ You want multiplayer options from day one
✅ You want to play online 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You mostly play in docked mode

Price check: Walmart: $349.99 | Amazon: OOS

2. PS5 Slim NBA 2K25 bundle | $499.99 $449.99 at Best Buy
Save $50 - If you're after something a bit beefier, I'd recommend checking out this $50 discount on the PS5 Slim. That's a return to a record-low price we haven't seen in a little while now, dropping the $500 console down to $449.99. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You don't need to graphical boost of the Pro
✅ You want to play physical games
✅ You want to play Sony exclusives

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You can spend on the Pro 

Price check: Walmart: $449.99 | Amazon: $449.99

3. Sackboy: A Big Adventure (PS5) | $59.99 $19.99 at Best Buy
Need something to play on the console? I'd go ahead and recommend Sackboy: A Big Adventure. This is only the second time I've seen the platformer drop as low as $19.99 - this is a sales price we only ever get during major events. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You like platforming
✅ You want a multiplayer game
✅ You liked Little Big Planet

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You prefer 3D worlds

Price check: Walmart: $31.95 | Amazon: $39.90

4. Octopath Traveler 2 (Nintendo Switch) | $39.99 $29.99 at Best Buy
Save $10 - I've just wrapped up my latest playthrough of the original Octopath Traveler, so I'm ready to dive into the sequel. This is a fantastic rate on the sequel - especially considering it's usually found for far more than that $39.99 listed price. This is a $60 game dropping to a record-low price I've only seen three times before. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You enjoyed the original
✅ You like turn-based strategy
✅ You like high quality pixel graphics 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want more of an action game 

Price check: Walmart: $42.99 | Amazon: $49.90

5. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (PS5) | $69.99 $49.99 at Best Buy
Save $20 - Spider-Man 2 is coming up to its first birthday this year, but it's still clung onto its MSRP for most of its life. This is only the second or third time I've ever seen this $20 discount, so if you've been holding out for a saving now's your time to take the leap. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You're a Marvel fan
✅ You enjoyed previous games
✅ You like open world exploration

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want to play Miles Morales' story first 

Price check: Amazon: $49.99 | Walmart: $69

6. Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed | $129.99 $99.99 at Best Buy
Save $30 - This is a fantastic price cut, dropping the Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed down to a record low $99.99 position. I was celebrating this headset last week when it dropped to $109.99, so seeing it at under $100 is a real turn of events. This has the drivers and microphone of the full V2 Pro model, and it just so happens to be the best mic I've tested on a gaming headset yet. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You play on PC
✅ You regularly play online
✅ You prioritize audio quality

Don't buy it if: 

❌ Your headsets take a beating

Price check: Amazon: $99.99 | Walmart: $129

7. Turtle Beach Atlas Air | $179.99 $159.99 at Best Buy
Save $20 - If you put comfort first, I'd recommend checking out this $20 discount on the Turtle Beach Atlas Air. This is the most comfortable headset I've tested yet - I regularly forgot I was even wearing it. Plus, this is the only discount I've ever seen on the relatively recent release. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You play in a quieter environment
✅ A wireless connection is a priority
✅ You play for longer sessions 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You play in a busier environment 

Price check: Amazon: $159.99 | Walmart: $174.49