The best Prime Day retro gaming deals to cater to your inner child

By Ali Jones
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From the Game & Watch to full scale arcade machines, here are some of today's best deals

Prime Day retro deals
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We know that it's normally an opportunity to pick some of the most cutting-edge hardware, but if you're looking for some Prime Day deals for retro gaming, we've got you covered on that front, too.

We've rounded up everything from classic controllers to retro-inspired handhelds, consoles, and even arcade systems below with prices beginning from just $24.99 here. What's particularly of note is the Blaze Evercade Vs Starter Pack +1 Vol White for just $69.99 (was $100) for a $30 saving. This is the lowest ever price. Also of note is the Super Mario Bros 35th anniversary Game and Watch for just $44.46 (was $60) for a $15 saving. 

You can find more information about these and many more of the best Prime Day Retro Gaming deals further down the page. Alternatively, we're also rounding up all the latest Prime Day Xbox deals and Prime Day PS5 deals if you're interested in more current offers. 

2 Pack Rechargeable NES Classic Mini Wireless Controller | $34.99$24.99 at AmazonSave $10 -

2 Pack Rechargeable NES Classic Mini Wireless Controller | <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8426&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB07MGPMBJG%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank">$34.99 $24.99 at Amazon
Save $10 - If the harsh difficulty curves of all your classic games have left you lacking a controller or two, this is a great way to pick up some easy-charge replacements at a reduced cost.

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Nintendo Classic Mini controller | <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8426&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB01IH5O186%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">$65.00 $38.99 at Amazon
Save $26 - Alternatively, if you're looking for the real deal, these official Nintendo offerings are notably pricier, but also offer an impressive 40% discount.

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Game &amp; Watch: Super Mario Bros |$59.99$45.19 at AmazonSave $14.80 -

Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros | <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8426&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FGame-Watch-Super-Mario-Nintendo-switch%2Fdp%2FB08GZ3DRLW%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank">$59.99 $45.19 at Amazon
Save $14.80 - The classic portable gaming machines have made quite the comeback in recent years, and this 35th version, which comes with Super Mario Bros pre-installed alongside The Lost Levels and Game & Watch classic 'Ball' is a great place to start (or build) a collection

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Retro-Bit Super Retro-Cade Plug and Play Game Console | <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8426&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FRetro-Bit-Super-Retro-Cade-Plug-Play-Console%2Fdp%2FB0774WLMPX%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank">$69.99 $64.75 at Amazon
Another one of our favorite retro offerings. This is a modest saving, but you get a lot of bang for your buck, with over 90 games and two wired controllers that are also compatible with PC and Mac.

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Blaze Evercade Vs Starter Pack +1 Vol White |<a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8426&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB094F6GJ83%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank">$99.99 $69.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - We reckon you can't do much better than Blaze when it comes to retro offerings not limited by a single platform. Complete with controllers and a multi-game cartridge, it's ready to go straight out of the box.

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Atari Flashback 9 | <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8426&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FAtari-Flashback-9-Electronic-Games%2Fdp%2FB07FK293JJ%2Fref%3Dsr_1_5%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank">$238.95 $199 at Amazon
Save $41 - Another top-tier retro console, another impressive saving. Atari is one of the biggest names in classic games, and this Flashback 9 offers 110 titles to enjoy, as well as two joysticks complete with that iconic logo.

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Arcade1Up The Simpsons Arcade Machine | <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8426&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FArcade-Arcade1Up-Simpsons-Player-Machine-Riser%2Fdp%2FB09864FF83%2Fref%3Dsr_1_4%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank">$699.99 $399.99 at Amazon
Save $300 - Whether you're looking to set up or simply expand your very own home arcade, this is a bargain of a place to start. Coming from one of the biggest names in arcade machines, this cabinet offers two games, and multiplayer via remote play or four-player local co-op.

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For more recent offers, we're also rounding up the best Prime Day video game deals and Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals. 

Ali Jones
Ali Jones
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I'm GamesRadar's news editor, working with the team to deliver breaking news from across the industry. I started my journalistic career while getting my degree in English Literature at the University of Warwick, where I also worked as Games Editor on the student newspaper, The Boar. Since then, I've run the news sections at PCGamesN and Kotaku UK, and also regularly contributed to PC Gamer. As you might be able to tell, PC is my platform of choice, so you can regularly find me playing League of Legends or Steam's latest indie hit.