Prime Day gaming deals are back once again as Amazon has announced the return of its sales extravaganza, this time taking place between October 7 and October 8.
This Big Deals Day event is returning at an ideal time. October is the perfect month to shop as the holidays are right around the corner. Not only that but the deals could help cut down on your budget as Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S hardware and accessories have been dealing with price increases to its RRPs. There's a lot of volatility in the market, so any discounts that can help relieve the financial burden of a such pricey hobby are going to be worthwhile.
I've been covering various gaming sales events for years, so no matter the bargains that appear this fall, I'll be sure to find the most solid savings that are worth your time and attention. On top of experience working different sales events, I regularly go hands-on with all the latest gear, as I test and review everything from the best gaming headsets to the best Switch accessories, so when October 7 lands I'll be primed and ready to make sure you not only get the best deals, but that you're actually buying the kit that's worth it.
So you're prepared for the best gaming deals this October I've gathered everything you can expect to find during this fall's sales, and a glimpse at what the best gaming deals were last Prime Day down below. Before you get reading, be sure to mark the calender for October 7 and 8 so you can be best prepared for the savings to come.
Today's best Prime Day gaming deals
- PS5: games from $18.99
- Switch: accessories from $11.49
- Xbox: 5TB hard drive from $129.99
- Cables: HDMI 2.1 from $5.99
- Chairs: from $79.99
- Controllers: from $29.99
- Desks: from $49.83
- Headsets: from $18.99
- Keyboards: from $15.99
- Mice: from $11.99
- Monitors: from $88.97
- SSDs: from $39.99
What to expect from Prime Day gaming deals 2025
Those on the hunt for Prime Day gaming deals this October 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. My rule of thumb for this fall's sales is that if you spot a PS5 deal on a single console or bundle, make sure it's as close to a $50 saving as possible so you can attempt to bypass those pesky price hikes. This October's savings (and future PS5 deals later in the year) are going to be all about grabbing the console for prices that wouldn't have really been considered a deal just months previously.
But what about those who already have a console under their belts? Well, other gaming discounts have been strong. 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 major debut discounts on newer games like Death Stranding 2 On the Beach on the PS5.
Accessories like controllers and SSDs are also always a Prime Day favorite, and we often see the official DualSense on sale during larger holiday events. That $74.99 / £59.99 MSRP often gives way to a sale price of around $54.99 / £44.99, which is what we're hoping for this year. On the storage side, the 2TB Samsung 990 Pro is the one to watch in the future. It's still one of the best PS5 SSDs 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 earlier in the year, but this is hopefully where we'll land this fall.
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Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch OLED and original Nintendo Switch are also in a tough spot right now, as the older handhelds have not been spared from the recent price increases in the US. I had hoped that the mere existence of the Nintendo Switch 2 would have made them increasingly cheaper over time, but instead, models like the OLED Switch have gone from $349.99 to $399.99, so discounts during the upcoming Prime Day sales could be rare. Even if they do pop up, it's again a case of what appears to be a deal is actually just close to the original price.
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, but we 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 the brand-new Pokemon Legends Z-A Switch 2 bundle releasing later during the same month, Nintendo could drop the price of titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza by at least $10 to encourage new players to give their new game collection a boost.
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. If you have upgraded to the new console, it's well worth keeping an eye on MicroSD Express cards, cases, and screen protectors as well. The new MicroSD Express Cards are pretty pricey, so even a tiny discount would make them worthwhile this Prime Day.
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Xbox
We haven't seen too many Xbox Series X deals on the shelves in the last few months. Prime Day gaming deals found throughout this October might not be as kind to the flagship console as they will the cheaper S model, though. Microsoft's price increases have made these consoles particularly difficult to justify in 2025, 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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July's best Prime Day gaming deals
Amazon Prime Day gaming deals: FAQ
When will October Amazon Prime Day gaming deals start?
October Amazon Prime Day gaming deals will start on October 7, 12:01 a.m. PDT, and run through to October 8. That means you've got two days of savings on the calendar and plenty of time to grab all the gaming deals your heart desires.
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.
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