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Amazon Prime Day gaming deals will be upon us on June 23, the retailer has now announced. That means we have around three weeks to get prepped for the summer sale and with gaming so impacted by recent price increases and component shortages this is going to be a real test for MSRPs.
We haven't had much good news so far this year. The Steam Deck just surged up to nearly $1,000, PlayStation consoles will now cost you $600 minimum, and the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to cost $500 when September rolls around. However, it's not all doom and gloom.
I'm still seeing games and accessories dropping back to the kinds of record-low prices I'd expect in the smaller sales we've enjoyed so far this year. Memorial Day yielded some solid discounts on controllers and Switch titles, while Sony's Days of Play discounts have rolled back some of its price increases and offered up record-low prices on the previously ultra-premium PSVR 2.
With Amazon's Prime Day dates now fully on the table, and 'early' offers starting to appear on the site itself, it's time to get moving. I'm rounding up all the biggest discounts you'll find ahead of the sale just below and everything I expect to see from Prime Day gaming deals in 2026 further down the page.
I've tracked prices, compared products, and hunted for extra deals for six years' worth of Prime Days now, and with Big Deal events thrown in that's double-digit events spread across my time as a dedicated Deals Editor at our sister site TechRadar and as Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+. I've been hands on with the tech you actually need to know about and I know where to find the biggest offers.
Today's best Prime Day gaming deals
- PS5: games from $19.99
- Switch: accessories from $8.71
- Xbox: 5TB hard drive from $109.99
- Cables: HDMI 2.1 from $5.59
- Chairs: from $70.54
- Controllers: from $12.99
- Desks: from $49.82
- Headsets: from $16.99
- Keyboards: from $12.78
- Mice: from $9.98
- Monitors: from $84.97
- SSDs: from $59.99
What to expect from Prime Day gaming deals 2026
Those on the hunt for Prime Day gaming deals this summer are casting a wide net, so to help you narrow your catch, we're rounding up everything we expect to see on a platform basis. You'll find our predictions for the biggest discounts in the worlds of PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, and PC just below.
PS5
The recent US price increases for Sony hardware have put the upcoming Prime Day deals in an awkward spot. So much so that, following the brand's console-less Days of Play sale in May, I'm not expecting to see any discounts on the PS5 Slim, Digital, or Pro consoles this summer.
Those who don't already have a console would do best to keep a close eye on refurbished stock available direct from PlayStation, while those in the lucky position of already owning a device will be looking to games and the best PS5 accessories.
As we've seen in previous years, the biggest discounts are going to be reserved for those long-standing entries in the catalog, but I'm excited to see some major debut discounts on newer games like Saros, Resident Evil Requiem and Ghost of Yotei.
Unfortunately, some accessories are going to suffer the same fate as the consoles. SSDs have shot up in price over the last six months due to current component shortages. While you could previously find extra storage for about $100, rates have tripled in some cases. We'll still be hunting for the lowest SSD prices this month, but unless you absolutely have to upgrade, I'd recommend holding off for as long as possible.
Instead, the vast majority of PS5 action will take place in the gamepad arena this Prime Day. Razer and Scuf have both recently launched premium PS5 controllers and the Raiju V3 Pro has seen significant discounts already. The Scuf Omega is a little newer, but could see its first price cuts in Amazon's sale. Not only that, but the official DualSense Edge has been a little more lenient in recent months as well, giving way to a $30 discount over Days of Play.
In audio, there are three of the best PS5 headsets I'd be looking out for in particular. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless has just been superceded by the Nova Pro Omni and is ripe for heavier discounts. The Turtle Beach Atlas 200 is fantastic value in the budget price range, and has been seeing its own wobbles recently. Finally, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 offers an unrivalled mobile EQ preset experience with all the trappings of the luxury audio afforded to its more premium siblings.
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Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a two-sided coin right now. On the one hand we've got looming price increases pushing rates up to $499.99 for the handheld alone in September. On the other, the brand's choose-your-own game bundle is offering excellent value ahead of that deadline. It's unlikely we'll see a better offer than this on the latest release.
Of course, Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals are a lot more reliable when it comes to games anyway. While we generally don't see the kinds of discounts we would expect from Black Friday here, I still expect to see some $20 / £20 discounts on older Switch releases like Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart, and Super Mario Odyssey. Newer Switch 2 games walk a finer line, but with holiday titles like Pokemon Legends Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond aging a little further there could be some newer savings up for grabs.
There's also Nintendo Switch accessories to consider. Anything not compatible with the new Nintendo Switch 2 is already tanking in price. The Hori Split Pad Pro Attachment Set has dropped as low as $39.99 ($40 off $79.99) since the new device released, and the Genki Covert Dock is a Prime Day favorite ready to see similar savings.
It's still a little too early to expect discounts on first party Nintendo Switch 2 accessories - the Pro controller and Joy-Con will likely hold firm to their rock-solid MSRPs as they have done since launch. However, third party gadgets have started to see their rates slip recently. The Belkin Charging Case is far more amenable right now, thanks to the release of the newer Charging Case Pro.
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 has seen its price chopped as low as $59.99 (at Woot) in recent months, representing excellent value from an audio perspective.
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Xbox
We haven't seen too many Xbox Series X deals on the shelves in the last few months. Microsoft's price increases have made these consoles particularly difficult to justify and savings are few and far between.
That means the majority of this year's Prime Day gaming deals for Xbox players will be focused on that magic Game Pass code. While discounts haven't been too appealing recently (the best we're generally able to find was $5 off a three-month subscription), these really are the holy grails of Xbox deals.
Thankfully, there's no shortage of kit. Official controllers are going to be the most interesting sellers here; the cheaper Xbox Wireless Controller, mid-range Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller, and premium Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller are the stars of this year's show.
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Amazon Prime Day gaming deals: FAQ
When will Amazon Prime Day gaming deals start?
Amazon Prime Day gaming deals will officially kick off on June 23 this year, running for a four-day event across June 26. However, I'm already seeing a dedicated 'early Prime Day deals' section on the site's homepage and often see offers starting to creep onto the shelves in the weeks leading up to the main event.
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 fall sale. However, you can easily pick up a 30-day free trial to comfortably see you through the event without spending a penny (provided you cancel your subscription before the recurring payment). As well as that, it's also worth noting that many retailers like Best Buy and Walmart in the US (and Currys and Very in the UK) often attempt to price match Amazon's biggest Prime Day gaming deals.
Of course, we're also rounding up all the staples like the best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals and Prime Day tablet deals as well. We're also getting you prepped for this October's Prime Day iPad deals and Prime Day monitor deals as well.
