The best Prime Day gaming deals

You can step into new worlds with the Meta Quest 3 and other gaming gear at record low prices. | Photo by Becca Farsace / The VergeIf you’ve worked hard this year, you deserve to play even harder, and...

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If you’ve worked hard this year, you deserve to play even harder, and you can do that on a modest budget with some of the Prime Day gaming deals available right now. Amazon’s Prime Day 2024 sale is currently live and offers plenty of discounts on video games, controllers, headsets, storage, and other gear and accessories to level up your experience.

We’re seeing new all-time low prices on some of the top games that have released over the past couple of years. There’s a healthy assortment of titles to consider, whether you’re playing on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or Xbox Series X / S. There’s also quite a few deals for actual hardware, too — though no consoles apart from the Meta Quest 3 as of now.

We’ll keep this space updated with the latest Prime Day gaming deals that pop up over the next couple of days, including limited Lightning Deals and some that may be exclusive to day two. Check in with us periodically to ensure you don’t miss out on all-time low prices and rare discounts.

The best Prime Day video game deals

Sony and Naughty Dog gave The Last of Us a fresh coat of paint to make it look, sound, and play more like The Last of Us Part II, complete with a welcome graphical makeover. Read our review.

Mech mayhem is at its finest in Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon, now down to $39.99 ($20 off) at Amazon for PS5 and Xbox Series X / S. The newest in the series, Rubicon features fast-paced action in a series of both ground and aerial skirmishes. You can customize your mechs with the ideal kit to meet the unique challenges of each mission.

The middle game in a three-part trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth continues the reimagining of the classic PS1 RPG with modern visuals, an expansive open world, new gameplay elements, and even better character development than the original. Read our review.

Final Fantasy XVI for PlayStation 5 is now available for a new all-time low price of $29.99 ($20 off) at Amazon. You guide Clive Rosfield as he wields the power of the Eikons to protect the realm. It’s an original tale that’s gained acclaim as one of Square Enix’s best Final Fantasy games of the modern era. Read our review.If you haven’t already experienced the brutally difficult Demon’s Souls, you can get the soulslike PS5 game at Amazon for $29.99 ($40 off), which is just $5 more than the best price to date. The game is a remake of FromSoftware’s PS3 release of Demon’s Souls, which brought a refreshing take on the successful Dark Souls formula.Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition for PS5 is down to $29.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, which is $10 more than the record price. The titular character follows after Peter Parker’s web-slinging example in a new spin on what many consider one of the best superhero video game franchises.Have you ever dreamed of being a cat? Dream no more: Stray for PlayStation 5 is down to $21.80 (about $8 off) at Amazon. You can take nightly strolls to scavenge and explore foggy alleys while annoying passersby in the simple and relaxing experience. Read our review.Super Mario RPG is only $39.75 (about $20 off) at Amazon, which is just about the lowest price we’ve seen. The remake of Nintendo’s classic RPG has been updated with improved visuals and a remastered soundtrack to go with the familiar story, faces, and turn-based combat. Read our review.

Octopath Traveler II is the latest game in the roleplaying video game series Octopath Traveler, where you play one of eight travelers exploring land.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart for PS5 has dropped to $29.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, nearly matching the all-time low. The iconic duo of PlayStation’s senior platforming mascots embark on a new journey that requires jumping through different dimensions to save their world from a sentient mechanical threat. Read our review.Returnal for PS5 is down to $29.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, which is just a few dollars more than the lowest price it’s been. Your goal is to escape after crash-landing on a hostile ever-changing world once home to an ancient civilization. The roguelike game forces you to start over after each death, and because the world is procedurally generated, you can’t simply retrace your steps.Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge for Nintendo Switch is going for $24.99 ($10 off) at Amazon, narrowly missing the all-time low by a couple of dollars. The six-player co-op beat ’em up is a charming throwback to the classic Turtles arcade games. Read our review.

The beloved blue hedgehog returns to classic form in Sonic Superstars. It takes after the side-scrolling platformers of old with modern graphics to enjoy as you guide the speedster and his friends to the finish line using a host of new abilities and powers.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion originally launched for the PlayStation Portable in 2007, but you can now get the PS5 remaster for just $19.99 ($10 off) at Amazon, which is a new price record. The action RPG takes place seven years before Final Fantasy VII, which follows Zack Fair as he uncovers dark truths surrounding the origin of Shinra’s grotesque monsters.

The best Prime Day controller deals

Scuf’s Instinct Pro is its top-tier controller for Xbox consoles and PC. It is the only third-party wireless option around, and for its very high price, you get rubberized grips, built-in mappable rear paddle buttons, hair-trigger locks, swappable sticks, and user-configurable cosmetics.

A pack of four Scuf Elite Series 2 paddles for the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is down to $14.99 ($5 off) at Amazon. The paddles are a bit shorter than the standard ones that come with Microsoft’s controller, which may offer a more comfortable gaming experience for some.Scuf’s Pro Grip Kit for the Xbox Wireless Controller is down to $19.99 ($5 off) at Amazon. In addition to a textured grip, it includes built-in switches that allow you to customize the travel of the default Xbox controller’s triggers.You can get an Xbox version of PowerA’s Advantage Wired Controller for $33.89 (about $11 off) at Amazon, beating the all-time low price by a hair. The controller has two programmable back buttons, three configurable profiles, adjustable trigger locks, and several zones of customizable RGB lighting, which border the controller and its various buttons and analog sticks. You can also use its IR blaster to control PowerA’s Lumectra LED strips if you happen to have them.

If you crave clicky, responsive buttons, customizable macro keys, and adjustable triggers, check out Razer’s Wolverine V2. It’s a comfortable alternative to using Microsoft’s default wireless controller.

The Backbone One can connect to Android phones and iPhones as far back as the 6S, depending on the model. It’s a fully featured controller complete with dual analog sticks, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and its own software for capturing screenshots and connecting to game streaming services.

Razer Kishi V2 for Android phones is $59.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, which is a new all-time low. The controller clasps your smartphone and offers a full complement of buttons and triggers to play advanced mobile titles. The Razer Nexus app can help you uncover more than a thousand compatible games. Read our review.The PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Switch in its Mario Pop design is down to $42.99 ($17 off) at Amazon, the only retailer that sells the exclusive colorway. It has a red chassis with blue trim and features a mosaic design of Mario and some of the helpful power-ups, weapons, coins, and blocks he’s often interacting with.

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Hori’s Joy-Con alternatives offer a roomier, comfier grip for your Nintendo Switch in handheld mode without the added bulk of its Split Pad Pro version. They also feature two customizable rear buttons and are offered in multiple colors and designs but do not support rumble or Amiibo figures.

The Hori Split Pad Pro Attachment set is down to $69.92 (about $10 off) at Amazon. If you have a pair of Split Pad Pro controllers, you can slot them into a frame that becomes a full-fledged wired Switch controller with turbo functionality and a 3.5mm port. Read our review.

The Logitech G29 is a solid racing wheel that’s compatible with PS5, PS4, PC, and Mac. It comes with a set of stainless steel pedals, and the wheel itself has stainless steel paddle shifters and a powerful force feedback engine that helps heighten the immersion in racing games.

Razer’s Universal Quick Charging Stand offers a perfect cradle to charge your official Xbox Wireless Controllers (except for the Elite Series 2).

The best Prime Day gaming headset deals

The Nova Pro Wireless aims to be the one headset to rule them all. It features multiple ways to connect wirelessly, active noise cancellation, great sound quality, and swappable batteries. Read our review.

SteelSeries made a version of its Nova 7 headset with an outward red and gold design to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon, which started on February 12th. You won’t be able to buy it after the year turns. The headset uses both 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth to work with PC, PlayStation, mobile, and Switch.

The wired version of SteelSeries’ Arctis Nova Pro is down to $189.99 ($60 off) at Amazon. The multiplatform headset uses the same GameDac 2 control base as the wireless version and uses the same spatial-ready speakers and noise-canceling microphone, but you’ll need to remain tethered to your audio source, whether that’s an Xbox, PlayStation, PC, or Switch. Amazon is selling the SteelSeries 7P Plus and the 7X Plus for $99.99 each ($50 off). The wireless headsets are quite similar — the main difference is the 7P Plus is designed to work with PlayStation consoles and the 7X Plus pairs perfectly with Xbox. Both can also work with PC, Switch, and mobile.

The InZone H3 is the wired (3.5mm / USB-A) model in Sony’s latest lineup of gaming headsets, which are compatible with both PlayStation and PC. You can customize the sound profile of InZone headsets with the InZone companion app and Sony’s Spatial Sound Personalizer.

The HyperX Cloud III Wireless is a 2.4GHz wireless headset for PC, PlayStation, and the Nintendo Switch that sports 120 hours of battery life, large 53mm drivers, USB-C charging, and a detachable boom mic with a built-in pop filter. It also continues the Cloud’s legacy of relatively low weight and excellent comfort.

The best Prime Day storage deals

Proprietary SSD expansion for the Xbox Series X / S consoles. The plug-and-play drives are designed to be as fast as the Xbox internal SSD and are sold in 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB configurations.

SanDisk’s 1TB Xbox Series X / S expansion card is down to $117.79 ($38 off) at Amazon. The officially licensed SSD is required to play games designed for the newest Xbox consoles. It supports the consoles’ custom Velocity architecture, which enables superfast read and write speeds that make features like Quick Resume possible.You can get a 2TB Seagate Game Drive for $74.99 ($15 off) at Amazon. It’s an ordinary USB external hard drive that’s officially licensed for Xbox, complete with a green LED glow and the brand’s logo to make that obvious. You’ll get three years of Seagate’s Rescue Data Recovery Services, which can help save your files if the hard drive suffers failures.

You can use almost any microSD card for your Switch, but SanDisk’s Nintendo-licensed versions come with ideal read / write speeds for Switch games and have been stamped with custom designs based on popular series like The Legend of Zelda.

Amazon has Western Digital’s WD_Black SN850X NVMe SSD priced at $132.99 ($57 off) for 2TB and $246.99 ($453 off original MSRP) for 4TB. These internal drives are very speedy at 7,300MBps read speed / 6,600MBps write speed, making them a good fit for gaming PCs or a PlayStation 5 (with an added heatsink).Samsung’s 512GB Pro Plus microSD card is $39.99 (about $15 off) at Amazon and can add a ton of storage to a Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, or Nintendo Switch.

Samsung’s ultrafast 990 Pro is a PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSD that can reach sequential read speeds of 7,450MB/s and write speeds of 6,900MB/s. It’s more than capable for high-end PC builds, and its preinstalled heatsink means it’s easily installable into a PlayStation 5. Its heatsink even has a bit of RGB lighting for some extra pop (if you’re able to see it).

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The best Prime Day streaming tech deals

The MK. 2 version of the standard Stream Deck comes with 15 programmable buttons, a swappable faceplate, and a detachable stand.

Amazon is selling the Logitech Blue Yeti for $76.70 (about $53 off). Although newer microphones or more visually and functionally appealing, the Yeti is a classic plug-and-play USB option that reliably captures very good audio.The Razer Kiyo Pro is down to $83.59 (around $116 off) at Amazon. You can use the 1080p, 60fps webcam for streaming or work calls. It’s a little bulky, but that’s necessary for the adjustable field of view of the wide-angle lens.

Other miscellaneous Prime Day gaming deals

The Quest 3 is a mixed reality and virtual reality headset. In addition to more processing power and RAM than the Quest 2, the headset sports new cameras and higher-resolution adjustable lenses. Read our review.

You can pick up the wireless Logitech G502 Lightspeed gaming mouse for $75.99 ($74 off) at Amazon, which matches its Black Friday price. The 25,000dpi Hero sensor has enough range to help you dial in the perfect sensitivity. You can customize its colors and lighting patterns within Logitech Hub, customize its heaviness with the included weights, and pair it with a PowerPlay mousepad for continuous wire-free charging. The 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is down to $1,599.99 ($900 off) at Amazon, which is a new all-time low. The curved ultrawide 4K gaming monitor runs at a speedy 240Hz (with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro to keep microstutters and screen tearing in check) with a 1ms response time. It uses Mini LED backlighting for a panel that supports DisplayHDR 1000, and an LED component on the rear can read what’s on your screen to project its colors onto the wall behind it.You can getArcade1Up’s Pac-Man arcade machine for $344.34 (about $156 off) at Amazon. The cabinet comes with 14 games, including quite a few Pac-Man titles and classics like Galaga and Dig Dug. You’ll also get a bundle of stickers, letting you customize it however you want.