Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are in full swing, but they end at midnight on October 9th. Video gamers have a lot to love in this sale, with deep discounts on video game hardware and software for all the major consoles (Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation). Some of our favorite games of recent years are on sale for as much as 50% off, and here are some significant price drops to get you started.By the way, you can follow our Live Prime Day Blog for the best and most up-to-date deals! And don’t forget to check out 100+ of the Best Prime Day Deals available right now!
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Nintendo Switch Deals
Persona 5 Tactica
A stylish and complex role-playing battle game
$19.93
at Amazon
$59.99
Save $40.06
The Persona series are some of the most popular modern-day RPGs, mixing occult shenanigans with social connections. Persona 5 has spawned numerous spin-offs, and in Tactica you take the Phantom Thieves into an alternate universe where they travel through a variety of kingdoms engaging in grid-based battles and unraveling the inner mysteries of a vanished politician. This is a huge discount on a game that will keep you busy for a long time.
The Switch’s JoyCons are clever little controllers with lots of cool features, but they can be a little annoying if you’ve got big hands. This simple ergonomic holder for them features double injected rubber grips that let you secure them for longer play sessions. The controllers slide in securely to the grooves in each side, and the design keeps your hands from cramping.For more options, check out our reviews of the the Best Video Game Controllers for Every Platform.
Released in conjunction with the 35th anniversary of the series, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 collects the first five installments, starting with the 8-bit MSX games and continuing to the Solid trilogy that redefined stealth action. Also included are the NES ports, VR missions, motion comics and more. There’s no better way to watch the evolution of Hideo Kojima’s game design and storytelling, and in terms of value for the dollar this package is hard to beat.
If you want something a little more traditional for controlling your favorite Switch titles, we like the 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller. Shaped to fit your hands, it’s compact and lightweight to reduce wrist strain during long gaming sessions. The Hall-effect thumbsticks are precise and reliable, and the companion app lets you remap all of the buttons and inputs to your liking. Not only is it solid for Nintendo’s system, but links easily to Windows PCs and Android devices, making it a triple threat at $20 off.
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PlayStation Deals
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Return to Midgar with Cloud, Aerith, Tifa and all your Final Fantasy friends
$49.99
at Amazon
$69.99
Save $20.00
Far more than a simple remake, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth takes the bones of the iconic PlayStation role-playing game and puts a whole new coat of meat on them. In our review, we said that it “brings a sizable open-world map packed with quests and content, a new dialogue system that lets you roleplay a bit as you engage with the massive story, and amps up combat with cool synergy attacks and team combos.” Covering the section of the original game that follows Cloud’s escape from the city and pursuit of Sephiroth, it’s a huge game that’ll keep you ensorcelled.
Street Fighter 6
Punch, kick and humiliate your foes in the latest installment of the OG series
$39.88
at Amazon
$59.99
Save $20.11
Capcom’s flagship fighting franchise returns with the sixth entry in the series. All your favorites like Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Guile return, along with newcomers like Luke, Marisa and Jamie. The new “Drive Rush” system lets you close ground swiftly on your foes, and the World Tour mode adds a third-person adventure aspect as you travel from city to city meeting new fighters and building up your custom fighter’s abilities.
While you may enjoy the symphonic sounds of your enemies groaning in pain as you punish them, the rest of your household might disagree. That’s why a gaming headset is a smart buy. Not only do you get realistic stereo separation, allowing you to pinpoint your foes by audio cues, you also get privacy and comfort. This Logitech model is 38% off, works with PS4 and PS5 consoles, and features breathable fabric earcups, low latency Bluetooth connectivity and dual beamforming microphones.
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FromSoftware is best known for the Dark Souls games now, but real heads know they’re also behind Armored Core, the intense giant robot combat simulators that have entranced grognards for decades. Fires Of Rubicon serves as a reboot for the series, keeping the ridiculously robust customization intact while adding some quality of life features to make it more accessible. Throw in a great storyline and you have a title that’ll keep you occupied until Spring.Xbox Deals
We gave Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown an Editors’ Choice award in our review, saying that the throwback adventure “features skillfully designed mazes, dynamic combat, perfect movement, and clever temporal abilities.” As the immortal warrior Sargon, you have to embark on a mission to the massive Mount Qaf to rescue the titular prince. The map is nonlinear, with new areas unlocked by gaining abilities, so you’ll spend as much time traversing as you will in combat. Lovely graphics and stellar music round out the package.
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We said Starfield has “a galaxy of content to explore” in our review, praising the ambition of the first new IP from Bethesda in over 25 years. Starfield sets you up as a humble space miner who comes in contact with a mysterious artifact that is linked to others and a universe-changing prophecy. Satisfying shooting, varied missions and gorgeous graphics make this a sweet deal at $30 off.
If the basic Xbox controller isn’t doing it for you anymore, it might be time to trade up. The Elite Series 2 brings a ton of cool features and perks to the familiar form factor, including adjustable-tension thumbsticks, interchangeable components, and a companion app that lets you adjust button mappings and more. With up to 40 hours of battery life per charge, you’ll never have to swap it out before a raid is over, and of course it feels great in your hands.A Totally Weird Gaming Deal
Don’t you hate it when your Dorito dust mars the finish of your shiny new game controller? That’s where the Snactiv Pro Finger Chopsticks for Gamers come in. These guys actually got a $200,000 investment on Shark Tank for their creation, which slides over your pointer and middle fingers to allow you to pick up foodstuffs without using your busy gaming fingers. Ridiculous? Maybe, but true gamers know.
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