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This year's Prime Day gaming deals are officially over, and it feels as if 2024's sale was a good one. But that doesn't mean all of the savings are gone. Indeed, there are still some bargains lurking out there.

That's why the team and I have been busy tracking down the best offers that are still live. While many are holdovers from this week's Prime Day gaming deals, a very small handful of discounts are actually better than they were during the event. That's not something I was expecting, to be honest.

We've also got some advice for you about how to make the most of Prime Day gaming deals, no matter what you play on. Knowing where to look and when to strike is half the battle...

Prime Day gaming deals

The best Prime Day PS5 deals

Final Fantasy 16 | $49.99 $29.99 at Amazon
Save $21.50 Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check: UK

Final Fantasy 16 | $49.99 $29.99 at Amazon
Save $21.50 - If you want to play one of the most critically acclaimed RPGs of this year and save nearly half price while doing it, then do I have a deal for you. 

Buy it if: 
✅ You enjoy deep fantasy tales full of battles
✅ You like melodrama
✅ You enjoy high level visual polish  

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You don't like big weighty RPGs

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

UK: £47.90 at Amazon

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown | $49.99 $29.98 at Amazon
Save $20 - Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check: UK: £44.99 £24.99 at Amazon

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown | $49.99 $29.98 at Amazon
Save $20 - Prince of Persia is half price at Amazon right now, and is at the exact price we were expecting to see over Prime Day. This is a return to a record low we've only started to see in the last few weeks. 

Buy it if: 
✅ You like side-scrolling platforming
✅ You want a range of combat options
✅ You like solving the odd puzzle

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You don't like hack and slash combat

Price check: Best Buy: $49.99 | Walmart: $37.99

UK: £44.99 £24.99 at Amazon

The Last of Us Part 1 | $69.99 $44.99 at Amazon
Save $25 - Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check: UK: £69.99 £44 at Amazon

The Last of Us Part 1 | $69.99 $44.99 at Amazon
Save $25 - We have seen The Last of Us Part 1 a little cheaper in the past, dropping down to $36.35 back in January. But this is still a solid discount on one of the best stories in all of gaming.

Buy it if: 
✅ You liked the HBO series
✅ You played the original release
✅ You like story-based gameplay

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You want bullet-hell gameplay

Price check: Walmart: $45.99 | Best Buy: $69.99

UK: £69.99 £44 at Amazon

Marvel Spider-Man 2 | $69.99 $63.48 at Amazon
Save $6 - Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check: UK: £69.99 £54.95 at Amazon

Marvel Spider-Man 2 | $69.99 $63.48 at Amazon
Save $6 - It's a meager saving, and it's a far cry from the $49.99 record low we saw back in May, but, uh, it's something?

Buy it if: 
✅ You liked the previous games
✅ You prefer open world gameplay
✅ You enjoy superhero combat

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You prefer shooters

Price check: Walmart: $63.49 | Best Buy: $69.99

UK: £69.99 £54.95 at Amazon

Victrix Pro BFG wireless controller | $179.99 $158.99 at Amazon
Save $21 -

Victrix Pro BFG wireless controller | $179.99 $158.99 at Amazon
Save $21 - This is a decent saving on a premium controller, but we rarely see the Victrix Pro BFG swaying too far away from its $179.99 MSRP. This isn't a record-low (that would be $152 back in December), but it's still at a level where we'd happy to recommend it.

Buy it if: 
✅ You want extra customization options
✅ You like to swap your components around
✅ You also want a controller for PC

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You won't make the most of the extras

Price check: Walmart: $158.99 | Best Buy: $179.99

UK: £159.99 at Argos

WD_BLACK 4TB NVMe M.2 SSD Officially Licensed Storage Expansion for PS5, with heatsink | $348.44 $297.99 at Amazon
Save $50 - Buy it if:Don't buy it if: 
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WD_BLACK 4TB NVMe M.2 SSD Officially Licensed Storage Expansion for PS5, with heatsink | $348.44 $297.99 at Amazon
Save $50 - This is the only officially licensed 4TB M.2 SSD for PS5 with 7300MB/s read times for super fast loading and a built in heatsink so all you have to do is slot it in. And with 4TB that's a lot of games. 

Buy it if: 
✅ You're going need a lot of extra storage
✅ You want a heatsink ready to go
✅ You want fast loading times

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You don't need 4GB 

Price check: Best Buy: $318.99 | Newegg: $438.99

UK: £429 at Currys

Samsung 990 Pro 4TB SSD | $464.99 $291.57 at Amazon
Save $167 - Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check: UK: £369 at Currys

Samsung 990 Pro 4TB SSD | $464.99 $291.57 at Amazon
Save $167 - The Samsung 990 Pro is a powerful piece of kit, and while we haven't seen too many discounts on PS5 SSDs in the last few months this is a solid offer. You're getting a massive 4TB of storage space here, for a price we haven't seen all year. Yes, it was $50 cheaper over Black Friday but considering the state of SSD rates these days we'll take it. 

Buy it if: 
✅ You're happy adding your own heatsink
✅ You want to future-proof your storage
✅ You regularly download from the PS Plus catalog

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You don't want to install your own heatsink 

Price check: Best Buy: $299.99 | Newegg: $299.99

UK: £369 at Currys

The best Prime Day Xbox deals

GameSir G7 SE wired controller | $49.99 $42.99 at Walmart
Save $7 - Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check: Best Buy: OOS 

UK: £49.99 £46.99 at Amazon

GameSir G7 SE wired controller | $49.99 $42.99 at Walmart
Save $7 - It's a small saving, but $7 actually brings us down to a record-low price on the much-celebrated GameSir G7 SE. This is a firm favorite here at GamesRadar+ so you're getting even better value than usual here. 

Buy it if: 
✅ You want long-lasting thumbsticks
✅ You still want rumble features
✅ You'll use the extra back buttons

Don't buy it if: 
❌ A wireless connection is a priority

Price check: Amazon: $43.99 | Best Buy: OOS 

UK: £49.99 £46.99 at Amazon

Turtle Beach Stealth Pro wireless headset | $329.99 $250 at Walmart
Save $80 - Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check: UK: £279.99 £219.28 at Amazon

Turtle Beach Stealth Pro wireless headset | $329.99 $250 at Walmart
Save $80 - The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro is a fantastic multiplatform headset, but this Xbox-first model is down to $250 this week. That's $80 off a headset regularly seen at full MSRP. 

Buy it if: 
✅ You also use a PC in your setup
✅ You need noise cancellation
✅ You want hot-swappable batteries

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You want a more streamlined connection system

Price check: Amazon: $249.12 | Best Buy: $329.99

UK: £279.99 £219.28 at Amazon

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PC + Xbox) | $349.99 $272 at Amazon
Save $78 - Buy it if: 
✅ ✅ ✅ Don't buy it if: 
❌ Price check: UK: £329.99 £304.97 at Amazon

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PC + Xbox) | $349.99 $272 at Amazon
Save $78 - The white version of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless has just dropped to a new record-low price at Amazon, with an extra 50 cents off the already rare $274 discount we were seeing yesterday. This is the best headset on the market right now, making this a must-see deal.

Buy it if: 
You have a split PC and console setup
You don't want to worry about battery
You play open world games

Don't buy it if: 
You only play on one platform

Price check: Walmart: $329.95 | Best Buy: $349.99

UK: £329.99 £304.97 at Amazon

The best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals

Nintendo Switch Lite | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | $199.99 $159 at Walmart
Save $40 - Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check: UK: £229 at Currys

Nintendo Switch Lite | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | $199.99 $159 at Walmart
Save $40 - This is a phenomenal discount, shaving cash off a Switch Lite bundle that was already leading the pack. You're not only getting a free copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons but there's also a $40 discount on the full package. 

Buy it if: 
✅ You only want to play in handheld mode
✅ You've been waiting to play Animal Crossing
✅ You like the special edition 

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You want to dock your handheld 

Price check: Amazon: $177.99 (no game)

UK: £229 at Currys

SanDisk 128GB memory card | $34.99 $17.99 at Amazon
Save $17 - Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check: UK: £34.99 £13.99 at Amazon

SanDisk 128GB memory card | $34.99 $17.99 at Amazon
Save $17 - This 128GB SanDisk memory card is pretty much half-price at Amazon right now. That means you're getting a good wad of storage all for under $20. 

Buy it if: 
✅ You play eShop indies
✅ You split between downloads and carts

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You only download your games

Price check: Walmart: $21.99 | Best Buy: $21.49

UK: £34.99 £13.99 at Amazon

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope | $59.99 $19.92 at Amazon
Save $40 - Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check: UK: £34.99 £21.99 at Argos

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope | $59.99 $19.92 at Amazon
Save $40 - It's true, that $59.99 MSRP has been long forgotten by Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, but considering you can currently grab the tactical strategy game for under $20 it's still a win. 

Buy it if: 
✅ You like tactical turn-based gameplay
✅ You enjoyed the first game
✅ You like Xcom

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You want more action 

Price check: Walmart: $19.93 | Best Buy: $19.99

UK: £34.99 £21.99 at Argos

Sonic Superstars | $59.99 $22.99 at Amazon
Save $37 - Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check: UK: £34.99 £26.83 at Amazon

Sonic Superstars | $59.99 $22.99 at Amazon
Save $37 - While this isn't quite the lowest price we've seen Sonic Superstars go for, it's only a few dollars off, making it a great price tag if you're looking for some speedy platforming for your Switch. 

Buy it if: 
✅ You're a sonic fan
✅ You like platformers
✅ You enjoy classic Sonic games 

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You don't enjoy platformers

Price check: Walmart: $24.99 | Best Buy: $22.99

UK: £34.99 £26.83 at Amazon

Persona 5 Tactica | $59.99 $19.93 at Amazon
Save $40 -  

Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check: UK: £54.99 £21.80 at Amazon

Persona 5 Tactica | $59.99 $19.93 at Amazon
Save $40 - This is just a matter cents off the lowest price we've seen Persona 5 Tactica fall over at Amazon, making it a great one to get right now for a lot less.  

Buy it if: 
✅ You like Persona
✅ You like turn-based combat
✅ You like strategy games

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You want a more in-depth Persona experience 

Price check: Walmart: $39.96 | Best Buy: $24.99

UK: £54.99 £21.80 at Amazon

Hori Split Pad Pro | $49.99 $42.99 at Amazon
Save $7 - Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check: UK: £44.99 £37.95 at Amazon

Hori Split Pad Pro | $49.99 $42.99 at Amazon
Save $7 - The Hori Split Pad Pro is an excellent piece of kit and while it's a few bucks off its lowest-ever price here, you're still getting a solid rate. This is one to watch next week if you're looking to save an extra $5 but it's still a great buy today. 

Buy it if: 
✅ You want a more comfortable grip
✅ You'll use the extra back buttons
✅ You want more precise thumbsticks

Don't buy it if: 
❌ A wireless connection is a priority

Price check: Walmart: $42.99 | Best Buy: $45.99 

UK: £44.99 £37.95 at Amazon

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | $69.99 $54.79 at Walmart
Save $14 -

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | $69.99 $54.79 at Walmart
Save $14 - Tears of the Kingdom has never seen much more than this $14 discount, only ever briefly dropping to $50 once. That means you're getting a solid discount on the latest open-world adventure at Walmart this week. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You liked Breath of the Wild
✅ You prefer open-world games
✅ You have the time to invest

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't like open world gameplay

Price check: Amazon: $56 | Best Buy: $69.99

UK: £59.99 £40.49 at Amazon

The best Prime Day PC deals

BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U | $749.99 $649.99 at Amazon
Save $100 - Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
❌ Price check: UK: £899.99 £648.95 at Amazon

BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U | $749.99 $649.99 at Amazon
Save $100 - This 144Hz 4K gaming monitor is going for a solid rate right now, $100 away from its original $749.99 launch price. HDMI 2.1 makes it an easy win for Xbox Series X as well. We have seen a $599.99 record-low here before, but only very briefly back in September. This is a great price for today, but also one to watch for next week.

Buy it if: 
✅ 4K is a priority
✅ You swap between Xbox and PC
✅ You need built-in speakers

Don't buy it if: 
You want quality local dimming 

Price check: Walmart: $649.99 | Best Buy: $649.99

UK: £899.99 £648.95 at Amazon

Samsung 32-Inch Odyssey G55C|$329.99$249.99Save $80 -Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check:£249.99£179

Samsung 32-Inch Odyssey G55C| $329.99 $249.99 at Amazon
Save $80 - A good size, a curved display, and an extremely speedy 165Hz response time means that this is an excellent monitor deal, especially if you're into competitive shooters, fighters, or racers. If that's not quite you, then you still can't go too far wrong thanks to a high pixel density and 1440p resolution.

Buy it if: 
✅ You want a lightning-fast response time
✅ You're into competitive games
✅ You're planning some late-night marathon sessions

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You want to play in 4K

Price check:  Best Buy: $259.99

UK: £249.99 £179 at Amazon

Razer Viper V2 Pro | $149.99 $98.99 at Amazon
Save $51 - Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check: UK: £149.99 £98 at Amazon

Razer Viper V2 Pro | $149.99 $98.99 at Amazon
Save $51 - The Razer Viper V2 Pro remains our favorite gaming mouse on the market, and it's now in two-figure pricing territory. This is the lowest price we've seen on this model yet. 

Buy it if: 
✅ You want speed and precision
✅ A low weight is a priority
✅ You play competitive games

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You need on-the-fly FPI shifting

Price check: Walmart: $131.99 | Best Buy: $149.99

UK: £149.99 £98 at Amazon

Asus ROG Azoth | $249.99 $199.99 at Amazon
Save $40 - Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check: UK: £269.99 £229 at Currys

Asus ROG Azoth | $249.99 $199.99 at Amazon
Save $40 - We're waiting for an extra $10 to come off that $50 discount before calling this a record-low price but it's still a particularly impressive offer. This is our favorite gaming keyboard, and grabbing such a luxury affair for nearly $200 is a steal. 

Buy it if: 
✅ You want hot-swappability
✅ You want a more compact device
✅ You prefer a snappier typing feel 

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You need more macro controls

Price check: Walmart: $199.99 | Best Buy: $221.99

UK: £269.99 £229 at Currys

Intel Core i5-13600K | $329 $231.97 at Amazon
Save $94 - Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check: UK: £249.97 £235.99 at Amazon

Intel Core i5-13600K | $329 $231.97 at Amazon
Save $94 - This is a fantastic price on the 13th generation Intel i5 processor, one we've only seen once before this year so far. Yes, those numbers did drip down to $217.99 late last year, but that was only very briefly - otherwise this is as good as it gets. 

Buy it if: 
✅ You want to maximize performance for price
✅ You also want a CPU for content creation
✅ You're upgrading from an 11th Gen 

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You're happy with a Ryzen 5 instead

Price check: Newegg: $299.15 | Best Buy: $314.99 

UK: £249.97 £235.99 at Amazon

PNY GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB (Dual Fan OC) | $399.99 $369.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check: UK: £358.60 at Amazon

PNY GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB (Dual Fan OC) | $399.99 $369.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - This is a return to a record-low price on PNY's dual fan RTX 4060 Ti card. A $30 saving isn't too much in the grand scheme of things, but that price has been trickling for only a couple of months. 

Buy it if: 
✅ You're upgrading from RTX 3060 or lower
✅ You want DLSS 3
✅ Your rig can support it 

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You've already got a high-end RTX 30-Series card

Price check: Best Buy: $369.99 | Walmart: $369.99

UK: £358.60 at Amazon

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 12-Core, 24-Thread Desktop Processor | $599 $327.98 at Amazon
Save $271 - Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 
Price check:

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 12-Core, 24-Thread Desktop Processor | $599 $327.98 at Amazon
Save $271 - This marks the record-low Amazon price on this bad boy by a couple of bucks, and given the major discount that was previously the record, well, it's not likely to get much lower than this in the near future. 

Buy it if: 
✅ You want an affordable flagship CPU
✅ You need a 3D cache for content creation
✅ You want to play city builders in 4K 

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You want more cores for your money

Price check: Amazon: $327.98

Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 White|$149.99$109.99Save $40 -Buy it if: 
Don't buy it if: 

Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 White| $149.99 $109.99 at Amazon
Save $40 - You might be most familiar with it form watching your favorite streamer, but Elgato's stream decks aren't only helpful if you've got a big Twitch following. With 15 programmable keys, this is a handy alternative to all the various buttons and dials you use to control your current setup

Buy it if: 
✅ You're a burgeoning streamer
✅ You're trying to tame a complicated setup

Don't buy it if: 
❌ You're only going to use it to mute your mic

FAQ

Asus ROG Ally, Nintendo Switch OLED, and Game Boy Color on grey mouse mat

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When will Amazon Prime Day gaming deals end?

Amazon Prime Day gaming deals are due to end at midnight on Wednesday July 17. While a few stray discounts may stick around after that, the vast majority of offers will be gone by then.

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 summer sale. You can easily pick up a free trial to comfortably see you through the event without spending a penny, though, and it's also worth noting plenty of other retailers are looking to compete. That means we'd recommend keeping a close eye on Best Buy and Walmart in the US (and Currys and Very in the UK), who will no doubt be price matching Amazon's biggest Prime Day gaming deals. 

Amazon Prime | 30-day free trial

Amazon Prime | 30-day free trial
You will need an Amazon Prime membership to take part in this year's sale, but the retailer regularly offers free trials to get as many eyes on its site as possible. This 30 day offer will see you all the way through the sale without paying a cent!

What to expect from Prime Day gaming deals 2024

Those on the hunt for Prime Day gaming deals 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, and PC just below. 

PS5

PS5 accessories on a table, including two DualSense controllers, a charging station and a headset

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The PS5 Slim has already seen some fantastic bundles in the first months of 2024, with a $50 discount and a free copy of Spider-Man 2 in the US and record-low bundle prices of £409 in the UK. Last year's Prime Day PS5 deals took place before we even saw any discounts on the previous model - so we've come a long way since then. We're hoping for these bundles to return to the shelves during Amazon's summer sale in 2024, so expect to see some solid savings up for grabs. 

But what about those who already have a console under their belts? Well, games are already looking strong as well. As we've seen in previous years, the biggest discounts are going to be reserved for those long-standing entries in the catalog, but we're excited to see some serious cash off the likes of Horizon: Forbidden West, God of War: Ragnarok, Elden Ring, The Callisto Protocol, The Last of Us Part 1, and Dying Light 2. Older releases tend to do quite well in Prime Day gaming deals after all. 

However, if you're after something a little newer, it's well worth keeping a close eye on Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Resident Evil 4, Hogwarts Legacy, Dead Island 2, and Atomic Heart. We've already seen heavy discounts on these games in the first months of the year and there's likely more to come. 

Accessories like controllers and SSDs are always a Prime Day favorite and we often see the official DualSense on sale during larger holiday events. That $69.99 / £59.99 MSRP often gives way to a sale price of around $49.99 / £39.99 which is what we're hoping for this year. On the storage side, the 2TB Samsung 990 Pro is the one to watch. It's the best PS5 SSD on the market, and dropped as low as $139.99 / £129.99 over Black Friday last year. SSDs have been a little harder to discount in the first few months of 2024, but this is hopefully where we'll land in the summer. 

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PS5 Slim 

MSRP: $499.99 / £479.99 

Expected Price: $449.99 / £409

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to play PS4 disks
✅ You want the PS Plus library
✅ You want the extra features of the DualShock

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don’t need a disk drive
❌ You prefer Game Pass’s library

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DualSense controller 

MSRP: $69.99 / £59.99

Expected Price: $49.99 / £39.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You want the full Sony haptic experience
✅ You don't need extra controls
✅ You like a heavier controller

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want more customization

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Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD with heatsink 

MSRP: $309.99 / £229.99

Expected Price: $139.99 / £129.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You prioritize speed over space
✅ You want a heatsink attached
✅ You want an easy install experience

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want as much storage as possible

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Nacon Revolution 5 Pro 

MSRP: $199.99 / £209.99

Expected Price: $174.99 / £186

Buy it if: 

✅ You want plenty of extra features
✅ You don't want to worry about battery
✅ You prefer looser sticks

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You won't make use of the extras

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Resident Evil 4 

MSRP: $59.99 / £59.99

Expected Price: $29.99 / £24.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You like survival horror
✅ You enjoyed Resi 8
✅ You played the original 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't like horror

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Xbox

Xbox Series X

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We haven't seen too many Xbox Series X deals on the shelves in the last few months. Prime Day gaming deals might not be as kind to the flagship console as it will the cheaper S model, though. Over Black Friday last year we saw record low prices on this budget system, $219.99 in the US and £189.99 in the UK (was $299.99 / £249 respectively). This is where the bargain offers really come in handy, and where we're expecting both Amazon and Microsoft to place their discounts in the summer. Be sure to keep a close eye on other retailers here as well, last year we saw a $75 gift card available at Dell, which technically made it the best value on the shelves. 

That said, 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 will likely be the stars of this year's show. The basic gamepad has been happy at a $39 / £35 sale price for a few events now, including Black Friday last year. Prime Day has never quite reached these discounts before, but we're hopeful that the age of these buttons might prevail. If you're looking to spend a bit more on one of the best Xbox Series X controllers on the market, the Elite Series 2 is where you should be looking. Unfortunately, it's not the best buy right now.

In previous years, the $179.99 / £159.99 customizable gamepad has actually raised its price from $140 to $150 over Prime Day sales. That's not a good look. Things have remained steady at $150 / £140 for some time now, and don't look likely to drop further - thanks to the new Core version with its $129.99 / £129.99 MSRP. We saw that Core controller shave $10 / £10 off its price in last year's offers but since then costs have dipped to $99 in the US so there should be more wiggle room come summer 2024.

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Xbox Series S (512GB)

MSRP: $299.99 / £249.99

Expected Price: $219 / £189

Buy it if: 

✅ You just want Game Pass access
✅ You don't have physical games
✅ You don't need high specs

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want 4K resolution

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Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller 

MSRP: $139.99 / £114.99 

Expected Price: $99.99 / £99.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You want more customization options
✅ You're tired of constantly charging
✅ You want a PC controller as well 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want all the attachments from day one

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Razer Quick Charging Stand 

MSRP: $39.99 / £49.99 

Expected Price: $29.99 / £24.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You only use one controller
✅ You want to color-match
✅ You want quick-charge features

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want to charge two controllers

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X 

MSRP: $129.99 / £129.99

Expected Price: $109.99 / £109.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You want dedicated EQ presets on console
✅ A wireless connection is a priority
✅ You need Bluetooth support

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want easy access to full EQ sliders

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Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

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With neither Black Friday nor Prime Day offering substantial discounts on the Nintendo Switch last year, we're looking to bundles for the best value come this summer. After all, Black Friday's suite of bundle offers threw in free games and subscriptions - and they were all available for a considerable amount of time. 

The story's a little different over in the UK where we see discounts kick the OLED model down to £299 (was £309) with a lot more regularity. The best value is still found in bundles, though - and we see far more of them year-round than we do in the US.

Of course, Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals are a lot more reliable when it comes to games. While we generally don't see the kinds of discounts we would expect from Black Friday here, we're still expecting to see some $20 / £20 discounts on the likes of Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart, and Super Mario Odyssey. Newer games walk a finer line, but with more and more titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Wonder slowly shedding their price tags we could be in for a treat in the summer.

There's also Nintendo Switch accessories like Ring Fit Adventure, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, and other gadgets and gizmos to consider. The former options regularly come in at around $59.99 / £59.99 during these larger sales events, which is a price we would be aiming for ourselves. However, if you're after the best Nintendo Switch controllers on the market we'd recommend veering away from Amazon. We typically see far better Nintendo Switch Pro Controller prices at Walmart and additional bundle deals at Best Buy in the US, whereas Amazon has yet to drop $10 off the $69.99 MSRP. Over in the UK, things are a little kinder - we could see prices get closer to that £45 record low set during the summer last year.

Watchlist:

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Nintendo Switch OLED 

MSRP: $349.99 / £319.99 

Expected Price: $349.99 / £299 with free game

Buy it if: 

✅ You will mostly play in handheld mode
✅ You don't want to wait for Switch 2
✅ You want a high quality screen 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You will mostly play in docked mode

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Nintendo Switch 

MSRP: $299.99 / £259.99

Expected Price: $289.99 / £229.99 with cheap game

Buy it if: 

✅ You will mostly play in docked mode
✅ You want detachable Joy-Con
✅ You're upgrading from a Switch Lite

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You will mostly play in handheld mode

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Genki Covert Dock 

MSRP: $59.99 / £59.99

Expected Price: $49.99 / £49.99

Buy it if: 

✅ You regularly travel with your handheld
✅ You want speedy charging
✅ You need a multi-charger anyway

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't play in docked mode

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PC

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 gaming laptop open on desktop screen sitting on a wooden table

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The world of the best gaming laptops is a little stagnant this year. Minor upgrades to Intel's 14th generation processors and no new GPUs mean last year's models are generally better value for money overall. Newer releases are upgrading their display tech, though - so if you're after an OLED panel make sure you're browsing 2024's roster. 

Gaming PCs are going to be a slightly different story. We rarely see too many high quality offers going on Amazon itself, however we'd heartily recommend anyone on the hunt for a permanent desktop take a look around the web in October. Retailers like Newegg and Microcenter in the US (and Ebuyer, CCL, and Overclockers in the UK) regularly look to compete during these sales. There, you'll find prebuilt machines and a range of components likely at some solid prices. Just be sure to price up a parts list before picking up an offer, just to double check you can't get it cheaper in another form. 

Asus ROG Azoth keyboard

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We're anticipating some of the most tempting offers to come from accessories, though. If you're after a new set of keys, the Asus ROG Azoth is our top contender. It's the best gaming keyboard we've tested so far, and it's regularly spotted at under $200 these days. The keyboard dropped to $209 in last year's offers but has since sailed down as cheap as $189, and we're hopeful for a return to this price in July. If you're after something a little cheaper, the HyperX Alloy Elite 2 is always a solid $100 or less option in the sales. 

Those after a new rodent will likely find plenty of the best gaming mouse models on the shelves in this year's Prime Day gaming deals. We'll be keeping a close eye on the Razer Viper V2 Pro as it's our favorite pointer available, and it's just starting to dip down to $99 (usually $149). The Razer Basilisk V3 is also a fantastic all-rounder, which we expect to see at around $50, but actually dropped to $40 in last year's Prime Day gaming deals. 

There's one headset we watch out for every year, and that's the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. It's the best gaming headset on the market right now, and recent months have been kind to that hefty $349.99 / £329.99 MSRP. We're looking chiefly at the Xbox variant, as that's got the widest compatibility - you'll find the PlayStation model slightly cheaper. So far this year, prices have dropped to $299 at Amazon, but slightly lower to $279.99 at SteelSeries direct. This is where we hope to see things in the summer. 


Of course, we're also rounding up all the staples like the best Prime Day Kindle deals and Prime Day tablet deals as well. We're also getting you prepped for this year's Prime Day iPad deals and Prime Day TV deals as well. 

Tabitha Baker
Managing Editor - Hardware

Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I've written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i'm focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector. 

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