Prime Day sales tend to be big on discounts on gaming gear, and the latest event is no exception. Amazon’s October Prime Day sale includes $50 off the PlayStation 5, while other games, headsets, mice, and controllers we love at all-time low prices or The price has been reduced to almost a low price. If you’re looking to upgrade your setup and can’t wait until Black Friday, we’ve rounded up the best gaming deals below. I’ll update this post if I discover more. Please note that you need to be a Prime member to access some benefits.
Prime Day’s best gaming deals
Astro A40 TR gaming headset. (Photo by: Jeff Dunn/Engadget)
PlayStation 5 (Slim) for $449 ($51 off MSRP): This isn’t the best PS5 sale we’ve seen, but deep discounts on Sony’s consoles are rare, so it’s a great deal right now. is not the worst time to jump on board. At least for most people, it’s a better value than the PS5 Pro.
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) for $400 ($50 off): If you’re 100% sure you’ll only be buying the game digitally, the PS5 version without the disc drive is also on sale for $50 off. Annoyingly, this was the standard price for the original PS5 Digital Edition, but Sony increased the console’s MSRP by $50 when it launched these “slim” models last year. Note: This sale appears to have expired on Amazon, but I found the same discount at Walmart.
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Buy the Astro A40 TR Gaming Headset for $90 ($40 off): Although it’s a few years old, the open-back Astro A40 TR has become a top wired gaming headset thanks to its spacious sound and comfortable design. It continues to be a headset. However, the built-in microphone is pretty mediocre. This deal is $10 cheaper than the usual discounted prices seen throughout this year.
Corsair Virtuoso Pro Gaming Headset $140 ($60 off): The Virtuoso Pro is another wired open-back pair recommended in our gaming headset guide. While it doesn’t have the same value as the Astro A40 TR, it has a clearer microphone, and we found its sound profile to work better in some (but not all) games. This deal matches the lowest price we’ve tracked.
Buy Sennheiser HD 560S Headphones for $130 ($100 off): If you don’t need a built-in microphone, the HD 560S are high-quality open-back headphones that deliver wide, detailed sound for an immersive experience . most games. This is also a selection from our gaming headset guide. This discount matches the lowest prices seen in over a year.
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller. (Photo by: Jeff Dunn/Engadget)
Razer Basilisk V3 Wired Gaming Mouse for $40 ($30 off): In our guide to the best gaming mice, we recommend the Basilisk V3 for those who prefer a more ergonomic, right-handed shape and don’t mind a cable connection. Recommended. This deal matches the lowest price ever for this device. It’s worth noting that Razer announced an updated version of this mouse last week with an improved sensor. We plan to test that model soon, but the actual upgrades appear to be fairly small.
Buy the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse for $110 ($40 off): If you prefer wireless, the DeathAdder V3 Pro is also one of our gaming mouse guide favorites, with its ultra-lightweight, gently contoured shape and top-notch performance is fused. That’s only $10 off the mouse’s recent retail price, but it’s still an all-time low.
Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless MMO Gaming Mouse $90 ($40 off): The Scimitar Elite is the wireless version of our buying guide’s top MMO pick. There are 12 customizable side buttons that make it easy to execute complex commands in MOBAs and MMOs like Final Fantasy XIV. This is the second biggest discount to date.
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller for $50 ($20 off): While not the cheapest ever, this discount is $10 off the regular retail price of 8BitDo’s previously raved about wireless Switch/PC gamepad . It’s a bit smaller, but it’s comfortable, with a durable Hall-effect joystick that avoids the “drifting” sensation that plagued Nintendo’s Joy-Cons. If you don’t need Bluetooth support, there’s another model that connects only with a USB dongle for $10 less. This variant also uses Xbox-style face buttons instead of the Switch.
Backbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen) $70 ($30 off): The Backbone One is an easy-to-use mobile game controller that we’ve previously recommended. This 30% discount matches the lowest price ever for the 2nd generation model. A PlayStation-branded model that supports Android and iOS as well as Sony’s official Remote Play app on Android and iOS is also available for the same price as a version that connects via Lightning.
ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless Gaming Keyboard. (Photo by: Jeff Dunn/Engadget)
Buy the ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless Gaming Keyboard for $142 ($38 off): This honorable mention from our guide to the best gaming keyboards features a rugged case, a layer of sound-deadening foam, and crisp PBT keycaps. Provides a great typing experience. Standard switches in this configuration are great, but they are hot-swappable if you want to change things up. This deal is only about $15 less than the keyboard’s regular price, but it’s still the second-best price we’ve tracked.
Keychron C3 Pro Mechanical Keyboard for $25 ($12 off): If you’re looking for a great-feeling mechanical keyboard for as little money as possible, the C3 Pro is the way to go. This version uses cheaper ABS keycaps and doesn’t have hot-swappable switches, but it feels and sounds very comfortable for something so cheap. This transaction would also mark an all-time low. A hot-swappable version is also available for an additional $13.
WD Black C50 Xbox Expansion Card (1TB) $121 ($37 off): It’s a pain, but the only way to fully expand your Xbox Series X/S’s storage is with a proprietary expansion card like the C50 . . While this deal isn’t an all-time low, it’s $10 to $20 lower than the typical street prices we’ve seen in recent months. Seagate’s Xbox cards are also technically on sale, but the “discount” isn’t all that significant.
Seagate Xbox Storage Expansion Card (2TB) for $199 ($50 off): If you want to add 2TB to your Xbox, this is the best price ever for an expansion card from Seagate. There’s very little performance difference between this and the C50, so which one is best for you simply depends on how much space you need.
Buy the Alienware M18 R2 Gaming Laptop for $2,300 ($500 off): The M18 R2 is the latest version of our top-rated 18-inch in our best gaming laptops guide. That’s quite a drawback for a notebook, but it’s well-built, and with an RTX 4080 GPU, 32GB RAM, and Core i9-14900HX chip, this model plays the latest games at high settings at 1080p or 1440p. It’s powerful enough. While not cheap, this is comparable to the highest price ever for this configuration.
WD Black C50 Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Console. (WD)
Assassin’s Creed Mirage for $23 ($27 off): Mirage is something of a throwback to the old Assassin’s Creed games, with a smaller scope than recent open-world entries. We called it a “bloody warm embrace from an old friend” in our review, and in the world of video games, that’s a good thing. These days, games typically retail for around $30.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 for $19 ($21 off): This collection includes (lightly) remastered versions of the first three Metal Gear Solid games. These games remain more subversive and confident than most games that hit in subsequent decades. Some of the classic 8-bit entries in the series are here as well, and Konami has successfully fixed most of the set’s technical issues since its launch. We’ve seen this price before, but this is an all-time low.
Madden NFL 25 for $43 ($27 off): Madden is in much need of a creative reset, but at the end of the day, it’s Madden, and it works well enough if you’re just interested in the game of pro football. I will. This is the second highest price among the latest entries.
EA Sports College Football 25 for $43 ($27 off): If you’re a college sports fan, EA brought back the series formerly known as NCAA Football this summer after an 11-year hiatus, but overall It received higher reviews than the pro version. This discount is the biggest since launch.
WWE 2K24 for $28 ($32 off): If you prefer powerbombs and Hell in a Cell matches to touchdowns and bowl games, the latest WWE 2K game is also available at one of the best prices we’ve ever seen. (i.e. for console versions). This is a 2K game, so there will probably be some bugs, but it received solid reviews upon release. This cannot be said about Cody Rhodes’ neck tattoo. Note that this game is available for free with a PlayStation Plus subscription during October, so there’s no need to purchase it if you plan on sticking with that service for a while.
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8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard (Fami Edition) $76 ($24 off): This wireless keyboard goes for a “vintage technology” aesthetic, as the keycaps and color accents take inspiration from Nintendo’s old Famicom consoles. It should appeal to people. Typing is also comfortable, but the default switch is a bit noisy, so you might not want to use it in an office environment. This discount isn’t the lowest ever, but the device typically retails for between $90 and $100.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown available for $20 ($30 off): While the story isn’t all that great and doesn’t stray too far from the usual Metroidvania framework, The Lost Crown is a tight action platformer. Former. This discount marks a new low for the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch versions of the game.
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