Must-See Prime Day Gaming Deals on Nintendo Switch, PS5 and More

Amazon Prime Day is fast approaching on July 16 and 17, but the wait is made easier by early deals already rolling out. Enjoy stellar discounts on popular PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X games. This post will serve as your hub for early game and accessory deals, and we’ll include any console deals we spot. As always, these limited-time offers won’t last forever, so if something catches your eye, be sure to act quickly.

Best Prime Day Gaming Deals

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Best Prime Day gaming deals 

Nintendo products infamously rarely drop in price, so when they do it’s a big deal. This Amazon deal for a Nintendo Switch Lite handheld is well worth considering. It’s back down to its cheapest ever price and gets you access to the latest Zelda, Mario and Pokemon games, plus many more. The “Lite” in the name means it’s a standalone handheld — you can’t plug it into a TV like the regular Switch.

Read our Nintendo Switch Lite review.

Sonic’s latest 2D platform adventure, which also incorporates elements of 3D, has reached its lowest ever price at Amazon. Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy Rose and more in these side-scrolling levels to take down Doctor Eggman and Fang the Hunter.

The delightful 1996 RPG inspired by Final Fantasy remade from the ground up for the Nintendo Switch is now at its cheapest price at Amazon to date. The game hasn’t even been out a year yet and for a first-party Nintendo game, this is a significant discount. Join Mario, Peach, Bowser and some new friends as they journey to gather the seven-star pieces of Star Road.

This limited-time deal is the cheapest it’s ever been and is the No. 1 bestseller for PC gaming keyboards at the moment. It has an ergonomic design with RGB backlit light-up letters and mouse designed for Windows, Mac, PC and laptops. A great budget option for those wanting to get into PC gaming. 

Not even a year old, the next-gen Avatar game has seen a half-price reduction at Amazon, now falling to its lowest-ever price at the retailer. Explore Pandora in this single-player action-adventure from Ubisoft set within the same universe as the James Cameron films.

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When is Amazon Prime Day 2024?

Historically, Prime Day has taken place in July, with other big sales happening in other months, and 2024 is no different. The official Prime Day deals begin on July 16 and continue through July 17. This year marks the 10th Prime Day, and we expect there to be sales on popular items and brands.

Is Prime Day the best time to buy video games and accessories?

Yes, some of the best deals on games, console accessories and, sometimes, the consoles themselves happen during the Prime Day event. Many of these items are at their all-time lowest prices and could go quickly. If you see a deal you’re considering, we recommend grabbing it before stock vanishes or the time runs out.

How we choose the best Prime Day gaming deals

Many of us here at CNET have covered shopping events for over five years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events. In that time, we’ve learned how to spot the best deals among a sea of thousands of superficial offers and scams, and we only surface the best offers from trusted retailers. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing video game deals to show you. 

• Real discounts mean genuine savings. We check pricing history for products listed as on sale so we know when it’s a case of an inflated list price rather than an actual discount. 
• Quality reviews and testing are super important for any product. A discount isn’t worthwhile if it results in a subpar product experience, no matter how much you saved. 
• Remaining sale time is important, too. Some deals are only around for a short time or may be limited in supply. If that’s the case, we’ll let you know upfront so you don’t come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.