The second Prime Day of the year is nearly upon us, but things are already heating up. Between record-low prices on some of the year's hottest tech and discounts exceeding those of the retailer's summer event, there are plenty of early offers to check out this October.
I've been scrolling through them all, hunting down the brightest savings and lowest prices on tech we've tested and actually back. You won't find cheap tat highlighted on this page, I've sacked off anything we haven't had in our hands (and actually recommend on the daily) and anything that isn't at or near its lowest price ever. That leaves us with a hefty wad of deals, all on products that have a GamesRadar+ seal of approval and are actually on sale.
From some of my favorite gaming mice to Duncan's go-to chair, with Ben's favorite Mario Lego set thrown in for good measure, you're getting the best of the GamesRadar Hardware team's biggest recommendations here.
I've been tracking Prime Day deals for over six years, starting out as a dedicated Deals Editor at our sister site TechRadar. There, discounts like this were my day job so I know where to find the biggest offers, how to save even more during major sales, and what price actually constitutes a discount worth chasing. I'm still scouring these digital aisles every day, but since joining GamesRadar+ four years ago I've been able to go hands-on with the tech featured in these sales. I test gaming laptops, mice, keyboards, projectors, and tablets every day, and have a team of hardware experts doing the same across controllers, retro gadgets, headsets, monitors, PCs, and more.
Quick links
- PS5: games from $19.93
- Switch: accessories from $9.99
- Xbox: 20% off Game Pass at CDKeys
- Chairs: starting from $89.99
- Controllers: starting from $14.39
- Headsets: starting from $16.98
- Laptops: up to $700 off RTX 5070 Ti
- Monitors: up to 45% off Samsung
- PCs: starting from $539 at Newegg
- Retro: Anbernic from $44.99
Today's best Prime Day deals
When will Prime Day deals start?
Prime Day deals officially start at midnight tonight, kicking off on October 7 and running all the way through to the very end of October 8.
Should you wait for Black Friday
There's another sale looming in the distance. Black Friday is just over a month away now, promising some of the biggest discounts of the year. I've noticed something interesting in the last few years, though.
This is no longer a 'day' of sales, and more of a season instead. That season is usually kicked off by these Fall Prime Day deals. Whether or not a specific product will be cheaper by the time November rolls around is largely dependent on its age, any new releases that might hit between now and the holidays, and whether similar gadgets are being discounted right now.
The general rule of thumb, though, is if it's just hit a new record-low price in Prime Day deals, it's unlikely to drop much further over Black Friday. Whether you wait or not depends on how willing you are to roll those dice (there are some rare occasions where products are more expensive later in the year than on Prime Day), and how quickly you need your new tech.
Live updates
Saying that, Amazon is winning on this CPU
Newegg's Fantastech sale has the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D for $20 off its $419 price tag, dropping that final cost to $399. It's just a shame for the egg that Amazon has the very same processor available for $359. It's not a record-low, I'd be watching out for a $320 figure if you're chasing the absolute best deal possible. It is, however, a rare win for Amazon in the PC gaming space.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | $449 $359 at Amazon | $419 $399 at Newegg
Read more: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D review
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PSA: Remember to price check
With all this talk of competing sales, I thought it was time to drop my first top tip of October's Prime Big Deal Days event. That's not to forget about other retailers. Once you've found a price you like, be sure to check other stores - many will be matching each other and you may find extras like faster shipping, free subscriptions, and other bonuses up for grabs.
Not only that, but some retailers can easily beat Amazon's prices.
In fact, Best Buy's game sales are looking pretty good right now
I've crossed the fence and snuck into Best Buy's competing anti-Prime Day sale, and things are looking pretty good for physical game collectors. The retailer's Techtober sale is hitting discs hard, with heavy discounts on a massive number of games lining the shelves. You can browse the full sale here, but the top picks from my personal collection are just below. Please, please, give The Plucky Squire a shot - thank me later.
The Plucky Squire (PS5) | $24.99 $19.99 at Best Buy
The Plucky Squire (NS) | $24.99 $19.99 at Best Buy
A Little to the Left (NS) | $29.99 $19.99 at Best Buy
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut | $69.99 $29.99 at Best Buy
The Last of Us Part 1 | $69.99 $29.99 at Best Buy
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered | $49.99 $29.99 at Best Buy
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart | $69.99 $29.99 at Best Buy
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 | $69.99 $39.99 at Best Buy
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | $69.99 $49.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy has already sold out of some of its biggest Nintendo Switch deals
Amazon Prime Day may still be a day away, but Best Buy's Techtober sale has hit the shelves with force. Two Nintendo Switch 2 discounts look particularly strong right now, but they've already been snatched off the shelves.
I wouldn't trash those URLs too soon, though. With the world's eyes likely to land on retailer sites tomorrow, Best Buy could be preparing to bring these savings back. If they do, they'll likely move fast.
Yes, a $5 saving on the Switch 2 Pro Controller is small but this is Nintendo hardware we're talking about - and it's been blighted by price increases since release. Similarly, the official Samsung 256GB MicroSD Express card was previously $10 off for the first time.
Definitely keep these ones handy when more Prime Day deals drop tomorrow.
Samsung MicroSD Express (256GB) | $59.99 $49.99 (out of stock) at Best Buy
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller | $89.99 $84.99 (out of stock) at Best Buy
While we're on the topic of gaming laptops
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (RTX 5090) | $4,499.99 $4,099.99 at Best Buy
You'll be spending a little more on an RTX 5090 configuration of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18, but if you're going all in on power there's a nifty $400 discount available at Best Buy.
Yes, that feels like a drop in the ocean on a $4,500 gaming laptop, but there's never been a better time to invest in an 18-inch behemoth that puts performance first.
I love this machine - it's the first Scar 18 that feels like a slick 'grow-up' gaming machine. Gone are the gaudy stamps and translucent plastics. Instead, you've got a machine that comes second only to the even-more-expensive MSI Raider A18 HX in my benchmark tests, with a gorgeous display up top to boot.
Read more: Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2025 review
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The Razer Blade 16 is $100 cheaper than it was before the weekend
That's a full $600 off one of the biggest releases of the year.
The Razer Blade 16 seriously impressed me this year, so I was surprised when the luxury brand dropped the price of an RTX 5060 configuration by $500 a few weeks ago. That deal has been chugging along nicely, but Sneki's just done us one better.
I've noticed a further $100 off this configuration on Razer's own site, dropping the final price down to $1,799.99. Remember you're getting the best display I've seen on a gaming laptop yet in that price, as well as one of the best keyboards I've used on a PC as well.
Razer Blade 16 (RTX 5060) | $2,399.99 $1,799.99 at Razer
Read more: Razer Blade 16 review
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PSA: Keep an eye on this controller
The Victrix Pro BFG is Duncan's go-to controller, and it's on sale for Prime Day! Yay! It's also been cheaper earlier in the year - booo.
The $199.99 PS5 gamepad is down to $149.99 on Amazon's shelves right now, which would have been a record-low if it weren't for an additional $20 off back in April. For just a day, the Victrix Pro BFG was $130.40 in the spring.
Don't get me wrong - I haven't seen that price reemerge once since that flash sale, but it's still a good chunk of change difference to the Prime Day deal we're seeing today. I'd keep an eye on this one when the sale fully kicks off tomorrow - $150 is still decent, but there's a little extra wiggle room here.
Victrix Pro BFG PS5 controller | $199.99 $149.99 at Amazon
Read more: Victrix Pro BFG review
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The most expensive keyboard I've tried so far gets an early discount
Well this was a surprise find.
The Asus ROG Falcata has the highest price tag of any mainstream keyboard that's passed my desk so far, but Best Buy has been quick to drop that rate. The split Hall effect keyboard may have only been on the shelves for a few weeks now, but that's not stopping its first major discount this October. You'll find it available for $379.99 instead of its $419.99 MSRP.
That's still a premium deck, so my initial recommendation still stands. The Falcata is only for those who already know they need a magnetic keyboard and will actually make the most of that split design. These are the best HE switches I've tried so far, but they come at a cost.
Asus ROG Falcata gaming keyboard | $419.99 $379.99 at Best Buy
Read more: Asus ROG Falcata review
The first scroll of the day
I'm just about to start my morning scroll, running through all the gadgets and gizmos we recommend highest and price checking their latest Prime Day deals. I'll jump back with my goodies, but for now it's worth remembering to keep a close eye on Best Buy and Newegg this week as well. Both have competing sales live that could be better than Amazon - especially if you're after PC gaming kit.
Best Buy Techtober sale now on
Newegg Fantastech sale now on
Not long to wait now
Early Prime Day deals are indeed heating up, with additional discounts on a number of gadgets compared to their prices before the weekend. Just a reminder, this sale tends to kick off the entire holiday sales season, so I'm hopeful for some impressive offers. I'll be here the whole time, bringing you my tips and tricks for making the most of the sale and sharing all the gold I dig up as well.
