The best Prime Day gaming deals 2023: all the biggest sales

Control - Ultimate Edition | $39.99 $22.99 at Amazon
Save $17 - Control on PS5 has 43% off in today's Prime Day gaming deals, offering up a $22.99 sale price. We did see this Ultimate Edition $1 cheaper in the summer, but this is still a fantastic price. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You're a Remedy fan
✅ You're after something supernatural
✅ You want the full DLC story

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're waiting for an absolute record low

Price Check: GameStop: $24.99 | Walmart: $25.99

Razer Quick Charging Stand for PS5 | $39.99 $17.99 at Amazon
Save $22 - This stylish Razer charging stand only keeps one gamepad juiced up at a time, but it looks fantastic and it's $22 off right now. We've only ever seen this accessory at $29.99 in the past, so you're getting a fantastic offer here. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to display your DualSense
✅ You need an quick and easy way to charge

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to charge more than one controller
❌ You prefer first-party accessories

Price Check: Best Buy: $39.99 | Walmart: OOS

Kena: Bridge of Spirits | $49.99 $24.99 at Walmart
Save $25 - Walmart has a record low price on Kena: Bridge of Spirits right now - excellent considering Amazon just upped its rate to $29. If you've been sleeping on this platformer adventure, now's an excellent time to jump in. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You like colorful platformers
✅ You appreciate physical extras

Don't buy it if:

❌ You've already got a big backlog
❌ You've got access to the PS Plus Game Catalog

Price check: Amazon: $29.90 | Best Buy $31.99

Horizon Forbidden West (PS4) | $44.99 $29.99 at Amazon
Save $15 - This is the cheapest we've ever seen Horizon Forbidden West, and it's a rate we've onlyh spotted a couple of times in the game's life. This is the PS4 version, but the PS5 disk is $10 more right now and you can still bag a free upgrade to the full PS5 quality here. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You're an open world RPG fan
✅ You enjoyed the first game
✅ You want freedom in your combat style 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You didn't enjoy the original 

Price Check: Walmart: $42.99 | Best Buy: $49.99

Sonic Frontiers | $59.99 $29.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - If you've been meaning to give Sonic's latest high speed adventure a whirl, now might be your chance. The open world caper is currently half price, and we haven't spotted it for less anywhere else.

Buy it if: 

✅ You like open world platformers
✅ You're a fan of Sega's blue hedgehog

Don't buy it if:

❌ You prefer classic Sonic games
❌ You've not got time for another open world

Price check: Best Buy $31.99 | Walmart: $38.99

Razer Kaira X gaming headset | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - This is a fantastic offer for anyone after a budget headset with some serious audio chops. The Kaira X sits at the bottom of Razer's PS5-oriented line, but this is still the cheapest we've ever seen it. In fact, that $39.99 sale price has only ever popped up once before back in May. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You don't need a wireless connection
✅ Comfort is a priority
✅ You want to play across PS5 and PC

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want additional EQ settings

Price Check: Walmart: $64.15 | Best Buy: OOS

Elden Ring | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - If you slept through the phenomenon that was Elden Ring last year, this is an excellent chance to catch up. Amazon currently has a $20 discount on this title - bringing us just $5 away from last year's record low Black Friday price. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You don't mind a challenge
✅ You're a Dark Souls fan
✅ You want easy to pick up, difficult to master gameplay

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't have the hours to sink into it

Price Check: Walmart: $42.95 | Best Buy: $49.99

Street Fighter 6 |  $69.99 $47.99 at Amazon
Save $22 - Amazon has Street Fighter 6 down to just $47.99 right now, impressive considering this is a relatively recent release having just hit the shelves in June. A must buy for fans of the series and arcade fighting games alike.

Buy it if: 

✅ You've ready to move on from Street Fighter 5
✅ You love arcade fighting games
✅ You're looking for an approachable figher

Don't buy it if:

❌ You're not into VS fighters
❌ You're still happy playing Street Figher 5

Price check: Best Buy $59.99

Backbone One mobile controller | $99.99 $69.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - Amazon has slashed 30% off the Backbone One, and if you can't be bothered waiting for the PlayStation Portal, it could scratch your portable itch. It'll enable you play games on your phone using PS5 Remote Play, but it'll also work with with controller supported apps.

Buy it if: 

✅ You use Remote Play on your phone
✅ You're looking for a plug and play mobile gamepad

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd rather put the money towards a PlayStation Portal
❌ You need something with a bigger screen

Price check: Walmart $69.99 | Best Buy $99.99

WD Black SN850 1TB SSD PS5 SSD (with heatsink) | $179.99 $79.99 at Amazon
Save $100 - Although SSDs have been on offer across the board for a while now, that's still excellent value for one of our favorite storage devices. You're getting plenty of storage and a heatsink already applied for well under $100 here. That's a brand new record low price by $10.

Buy it if: 

✅ You just want an easy storage upgrade
✅ You don't mind not having the latest speeds
✅ You don't want to apply your own heatsink 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need more than 1TB
❌ You want to be as fast as possible

Price check: Walmart: $119 | Best Buy: OOS

Sony INZONE H7 gaming headset | £229 $128 at Amazon
Save $101 - Want Sony sound but don't fancy the Pulse 3Ds? The Sony Inzone H7 is down to just $128 at Amazon right now - that's a record low price by $20 - we've only ever seen these cups go to $148 and that was a whole year ago. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a made for PS5 headset
✅ You value spatial audio
✅ You want to keep things first party

Don't buy it if:

❌ You're not into the PS5 aesthetic
❌ You 'd rather stick with a wired headset
❌ You need great mic quality 

Price check: Walmart: $128 | Best Buy $129.99

WD_BLACK 2TB SN850P PS5 SSD | $229.99 $169.99 at Amazon
Save $60 - Anyone prepping for the holiday backlog race needs to check out this $60 discount on the WD_Black SN850P. You're getting 2TB of extra PS5 storage for $169.99 here. While we have seen that price drop down to $129.99 in the past, this is one to keep an eye on.

Buy it if: 

✅ You need more PS5 storage
✅ You're planning on buying more digital games
✅ You regularly have to uninstall games

Don't buy it if:

❌ You haven't got many games
❌ You're happy uninstalling when necessary
❌ You'd rather wait for bigger drives to get cheaper

Price check: Best Buy $169.99 | Walmart: $169.99

Nintendo Switch | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 3 months Nintendo Switch Online | $299 at Amazon
We typically only ever see this bundle on the shelves over Black Friday, and it sometimes runs out fast. However, retailers are getting in ahead of the action ahead of October's Prime event, with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe package available for just $299.

Buy it if:

✅ You will mostly play in docked mode
✅ You haven't played the Switch library yet
✅ You prioritize value over the lowest price 

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to spend more on the next console
❌ You will mostly play in handheld mode

Price Check: Best Buy: $299.99 | Walmart: $299.99

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | $69.99 $47.98 at Walmart
Save $17 - The biggest release of the year has just hit a new record low price at Walmart - and other retailers can't keep up. We've only ever seen Tears of the Kingdom down to $59.99 in the past. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You like open world adventures
✅ You enjoyed Breath of the Wild

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You didn't enjoy Breath of the Wild

Price Check: Amazon: $59 | Best Buy: $69.99

SanDisk 128GB microSDXC memory card | $34.99 $14.39 at Amazon
Save $20 - You're saving over half the price of this officially licensed Sandisk 128GB memory card for Nintendo Switch. That means you're getting a good amount of storage for just $14.

Buy it if: 

✅ You're buying for a new console
✅ You don't buy too many big games at a time
✅ You don't have a massive eShop library

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You have a large eShop library

Price Check: Walmart: $20.25 | Best Buy: $21.49

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope | $59.99 $19.99 at Amazon
Save $40 - This charming Mario spinoff is now available for its lowest ever price thanks to Prime Day, and it's one to jump on if you're a fan of cute turn based strategy games. If for nothing else, it's worth it for Rabbid Peach alone.

Buy it if: 

✅ You like turn-based strategy
✅ You enjoyed the original game
✅ You don't want to spend too much 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You prefer more action in your Mario games

Price Check: Walmart: $29.75 | Best Buy: $39.99

Pokemon Scarlet | $59.99 $36.33 at Amazon
Save $23 - Prime Day has hit Pokemon Scarlet as well, with a $23 discount on the 2022 release dropping that $59.99 MSRP down to just $36.33 right now.

Buy it if: 

✅ You enjoy Pokemon in an open world setting
✅ You can look past a few technical issuess
✅ You've been waiting for a discount 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're still playing previous entries

Price Check: Walmart: $42.98 | Best Buy: $59.99

Super Mario Maker 2 | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - It's an older release, but we've still only ever seen Super Mario Maker 2 99 cents cheaper than this $39.99 sales price. That means you're getting plenty of hours at a fantastic rate today. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a more creative Mario title
✅ You already have Switch Online
✅ You're a platforming fan 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're expecting Nintendo quality levels from fans

Price Check: Walmart: $47.99 | Best Buy: $55.99

Pokemon Legends Arceus | $59.99 $45.99 at Walmart
Save $14 - With a $14 discount you're grabbing the open-world critter catching adventure for just under $50. That means Pokemon Legends: Arceus is down to its lowest price yet at Walmart.

Buy it if: 

✅ You're after something slightly different
✅ You want a break from strictly turn based battles
✅ You're a Pokemon newcomer

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't like open world Pokemon

Price Check: Best Buy: $59.99 | Amazon: OOS

Razer Barracuda X (2022) gaming headset | $99.99 $69.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - The latest Razer Barracuda X adds plenty of features over the original (look for Bluetooth compatibility to make sure you're getting the right one), and it's now down to its lowest price yet. A $30 saving brings this already well-priced wireless headset down to $69.99. 

Buy it if:  

✅ You play in handheld mode on the go
✅ You want to double up as regular headphones
✅ EQ settings don't interest you 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want to fall back on a wired connection
❌ You don't need Bluetooth

Price Check: Walmart: $99.99 | Best Buy: $69.99

Seagate Storage Expansion Card (1TB) | $219.99 $129.99 at Amazon
Save $90 - After years of sticking close to its $219.99 MSRP, the Seagate Storage Expansion Card is finally taking a price cut. You'll find it for an incredible $70 off right now, down to $129.99. That's impressive considering we were used to discounts of around $10 or $20 until now.

Buy it if: 

✅ You're running out of Xbox space
✅ You don't like deleting games
✅ You don't want to use an external drive

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're a play and delete type

Price Check: Best Buy: $129.99 | Walmart: $192.99

Xbox Series X (Refurbished) | $449.99 $399.99 at Amazon
Save $50 - Amazon has cut the price of its refurbished Xbox Series X stock by $50 today, saving you a full $100 compared to the price of a new device. That's a solid saving and the only way to drop the price of the console right now. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to make the most of Game Pass
✅ You're upgrading from a Series S
✅ You need the disk drive

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want a new device

Price Check: Walmart: $465 | Best Buy: OOS

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 3 months | $44.99 $40.49 at Amazon
Save $4.50 - It's a small saving, but we generally only ever see Game Pass Ultimate at around $40 these days. Considering this was still at full price yesterday, though, anyone looking to top up their subscription can save some change here. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You don't want to buy your games individually
✅ You play on PC but want some Xbox exclusives
✅ You want to play online 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You buy your games 

Price Check: Best Buy: $49.99 | Walmart: $44.99

Razer Kaira Pro for Xbox gaming headset | $149.99 $89.95 at Amazon
Save $60 - The Razer Kaira Pro for Xbox has been between $5 and $10 cheaper in the past, depending on the seller at Amazon. That means we'd recommend waiting on this one if you're after the absolute lowest price possible. $60 is still a fantastic discount on Razer's premier headset for Xbox, though. 

Buy it if: 

✅ A wireless connection is a must
✅ You want access to EQ controls
✅ You want a made-for-Xbox device

Don't buy it if: 

❌ A wired connection would still be fine 

Price Check: Walmart: $229.99 | Best Buy: OOS

Razer Wolverine V2 Xbox Series X controller | $149.99 $87.99 at Amazon
Save $62 - The Razer Wolverine V2 is down to a record low price at Amazon right now, having only ever dropped to around $100 in the past. That means that $62 discount is working particularly hard for you right now.

Buy it if: 

✅ You don't like the mushier feel of traditional buttons
✅ You'll make use of remappable buttons
✅ You play plenty of FPS titles 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You just want a spare controller
❌ You need a wireless connection

Price Check: Walmart: $143.49 | Best Buy: $149.99

Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller | $129.99 $88 at Walmart
Save $44 - The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller is down to $88 at Walmart right now. That's perfect for anyone after the pro controller feel without the extra cost. Amazon ran out of stock today at $85, but this is your next best bet.

Buy it if: 

✅ You don't need additional components yet
✅ You want extra button mapping features
✅ You want adjustable-tension thumbsticks

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need the full component kit
❌ You won't make the most of customization features

Price Check: Best Buy: $99.99 | Amazon: OOS

Razer Basilisk V3 gaming mouse | $69.99 $43.99 at Amazon
Save $26 - The Razer Basilisk V3 is down to an excellent sub-$50 price point this week. We did, however, see this pointer drop down to $39.99 in July's Prime Day gaming deals so we'd recommend keeping a close eye on this one. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You play a wide range of genres
✅ You don't need a wireless connection
✅ You value a larger design 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want competitive speeds
❌ You need a lightweight device

Price Check: Walmart: $59.99 | Best Buy: $69.99

Razer BlackShark V2 gaming headset | $99.99 $59.99 at Amazon
Save $40 - The Razer BlackShark V2 is a fantastic go-to, and at $59.99 it's back down to its lowest ever price at Amazon. We last saw this rate over the summer's Prime Day. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You prioritize high quality audio
✅ You play online multiplayer with chat
✅ You split time with consoles

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You prioritize wireless audio
❌ You want all controls at your fingertips

Price Check: Best Buy: $59.99 | Walmart: $59.99

Razer Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse | $149.99 $119.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - This is $6 off the cheapest price we've ever seen on the Razer Viper V2 Pro - beating last year's rate by an extra $4. That's perfect if you're after one of the best gaming mice on the market right now. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You prioritize speed and precision
✅ You want a lightweight pointer
✅ You stick to faster paced games

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want as many controls as possible
❌ You mostly play slower games

Price Check: Best Buy: $142.99 | Walmart: $149.99

Samsung 990 Pro 4TB SSD | $344.99 $279.99 at Amazon
Save $65 - The Samsung 990 Pro is down to just $279.99 in this 4TB configuration right now. That's excellent news for anyone after a major storage upgrade. Not only is this a comfortable sub-$300 price point but it's also a record breaking discount. We've never seen a saving like this on the larger model before. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You need plenty of space
✅ You want a super-fast SSD

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You can make do with a smaller storage option 

Price Check: Best Buy: OOS | Walmart: OOS

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti GPU | $879.99
$769.99 at Amazon
Save $110 - You can now grab an RTX 4070 Ti for less than MSRP at Amazon, and this overlocked model can boost fps even higher. ZOTAC's custom cooling system will ensure the GPU stays ice cold while handling the latest games, and it's even capable of handling a lot of releases at 4K.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to play at 1440p max settings
✅ You want to boost fps using Nvidia Frame Generation

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're not looking for midrange performance
❌ You're willing to tweak settings to gain frames

Price check: Newegg 769.99

LG UltraGear 48GQ900-B 48-inch monitor | $1,499.99 $799.99 at Amazon
Save $700 - LG's extra large OLED screen is 47% off thanks to Amazon's Big Deal Days, and it's the best discount we've saw for this display yet. A worthwhile investment if you're looking to unleash your PS5's full potential, and it could even serve as a TV alternative.

Buy it if: 

✅ You've got a PS5
✅ You're looking for an extra large display
✅ You want to make the jump to OLED

Don't buy it if:

❌ You've not actually got the room
❌ You'd benefit more from a TV with extra functionality

Price check: Best Buy $1,499 | Walmart $1,496.99

Gigabyte G5 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,099 $859.99 at Newegg
Save $239 - With over $200 off the final price, this Gigabyte G15 is looking particularly strong considering the RTX 4060 GPU at the helm. Yes, you're dropping down to a 12th generation i5 processor but if you're after the latest graphics card on a budget this is as good as it gets. 

Specs: Intel i5-12500H | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 144Hz FHD display

Buy it if: 

✅ You want solid 1080p framerates
✅ You play lighter games
✅ You don't need all your games downloaded 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want a crisper display

Price Check: Amazon: $879.99 | Best Buy: $919.99

Razer Blade 15 15.6-inch RTX 3070 Ti gaming laptop | $2,999.99 $1,799.99 at Amazon
Save $1,200 - This is a brand new record low price on one of our favorite gaming laptops. The Razer Blade 15 is looking particularly strong at just $1,799.99 thanks to this fall's Prime Day gaming deals. Yes, you're dropping back a generation in your components but this is a luxury rig at a relatively low price. 

Specs: Intel Core i7-12800H | RTX 3070 Ti | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 240Hz QHD display

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a good looking laptop
✅ You prioritize style over new gen components
✅ You need an all-in-one machine

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You value performance over aesthetics
❌ You don't want to spend more on luxury

Price Check: Best Buy: $1,999.99 | Walmart: $2,834.99

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16-inch RTX 4080 gaming laptop| $2,749 $2,099 at B&H Photo
Save $650 - This is a stunning offer straight out the gate, and Amazon can't quite keep up with it. B&H Photo have struck $650 off the price of an RTX 4080 Lenovo Legion Pro 7i - leaving us with a $2099 sale price. That's almost unheard of in the world of RTX 4080 rigs, especially with that i9 CPU and 32GB RAM config. 

Specs: Intel i9-13900HX | Nvidia RTX 4080 | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 240Hz QHD+ display 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to play the latest games at high settings
✅ You will generally keep your laptop on your desk
✅ You want the latest components 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You travel regularly with your laptop

Price check: Lenovo $2,564.99 | Amazon $2,399.99

Nintendo Switch OLED | £309.99 £299.99 at Amazon
Save £10 - Amazon had the Nintendo Switch OLED £10 cheaper than today's £299.99 sale price yesterday, so today's offer is less impressive. However, if you're after the new and improved display this is your best bet right now. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You will mostly play in docked mode
✅ You don't want a new console next year
✅ You don't want a special edition 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You will likely buy the new console next year
❌ You will mostly play in handheld mode

Price Check: AO: £300 | 365Games: £303.49

PS5 EA FC 24 bundle | £409.99 at Amazon
If you're planning on picking up a PS5 to play the latest FIFA, you can hit two birds with this bundle. The deal knocks 24% off the original price, and standalone consoles currently cost a chunk more at Amazon.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to play the latest games at 4K
✅ You're upgrading from PS4
✅ You're a fan of first party PlayStation games

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd rather use Xbox Game Pass
❌ You need something portable

Price check: Currys £429 | Argos £409

Stray (PS5) | £34.99 £19.99 at Amazon
Save £15 - You're saving 43% on the physical copy of Stray at Amazon right now. That leaves us with a brand new record low price on the Annapurna title - having never dropped below £22.99 before. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You're a cat lover
✅ You enjoy puzzle platforming
✅ You want a shorter story

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want plenty of content hours
❌ It'll upset the dog 

Price Check: Argos: £19.99 | Very: £24.99 

Dead Island 2 | £59.99 £33.99 at Amazon
Save £26 - Dead Island 2 is down to a brand new record low price at Amazon right now, wriggling just a little under the £36.99 figure we've seen before. That's excellent news for anyone who's been waiting for this one. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You enjoyed the original game
✅ You're after a fun zombie slasher
✅ You're a horror fan

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't like gore

Price Check: Argos: £47.99 | AO: £59

Resident Evil 4 | £59.99 £34.95 at Amazon
Save £25 - Whether the new DLC has piqued your interest or you've been holding out for a discount on this classic remake, Resident Evil 4 is looking particularly strong right now. This is the lowest price we've ever seen on the 2023 release. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You played the original
✅ You enjoyed Resident Evil Village (same vibes here)
✅ You don't want a massive time sink 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't want to be spooked

Price Check: 365 Games: £40.99 | John Lewis: £46.99

Dead Space Remake | £69.99 £38.67 at Amazon
Save £31 - With over £30 off the original RRP, Dead Space Remake has dipped down to a fantastic price yet at Amazon this week. You're picking up the PS5 relaunch for 45% less here.

Buy it if:

✅ You enjoyed the original game
✅ You enjoy Resident Evil games
✅ You've been waiting for a discount

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't like horror 

Price Check: Argos: £44.99 | AO: £45