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An ongoing list of the best Prime Day video game deals: Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and more

Let the games begin.

Brittany Vincent

and

Christina Buff

on October 11, 2023

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There are tons of great gaming deals during Amazon Prime Day 2, which are live now. Credit: Mashable Photo Composite

Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Learn more about how we select deals.

UPDATE: Oct. 11, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EDT This article has been updated with new deals as well as the latest pricing and availability during the Prime Big Deal Days sale, as well as competing sales.

The best Prime Day gaming deals:

Best Nintendo Switch Console Deal

Nintendo Switch 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle

$299 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart, and in the My Nintendo Store (save $68.97)

Best Xbox Series X Console Deal

Xbox Series X (Refurbished, save $100 on new console price)

$399.99 at Amazon (save $50)

Best mobile console controller deal

Backbone One

$69.99 at Amazon (save $30)

Best video game deal

Diablo IV

$49.99 at Amazon (save $20)

Video games and gaming consoles can be expensive. If you've been looking to pick up a new one but hesitate to buy a system like a Nintendo Switch full price, Prime Day gaming deals are bringing major discounts. Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is finally upon us, and that means a slew of deals on some of the hottest consoles and games out right now.

During the sale, you'll find slashed prices on everything from Nintendo Switch bundles to refurbished Xbox Series X consoles, both of which you'll need if you want to play the biggest games of 2023 that are still to come: Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

Below, you'll find a list of some of the best Prime Day gaming deals. In addition to Amazon's sales, this includes deals you'll find at Walmart and Best Buy, which are holding competing sales right now.

Note: All newly added deals are marked with a ✨, while deals with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price. Deals with a ~~strikeout~~ were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deal

Credit: Amazon

Our pick: Nintendo Switch 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle

Why we like it

The Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle is Nintendo's latest holiday-themed console option, and it's a fantastic deal. It comes with a standard, non-OLED Switch, neon red and blue Joy-Con controllers, a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a three-month membership to Nintendo Switch Online. It's all just $299, which is what you'd normally pay for the console on its own. You're saving about $69 by purchasing this bundle, and getting a game and Nintendo Switch Online for free, which is a great reason to go ahead and get your own Switch. You can pick yours up at Amazon, as well as Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart, and My Nintendo Store.

More Prime Day Nintendo Switch console deals

Pre-owned Nintendo Switch Lite (Yellow) — $169.99 ~~$199.99~~ (save $30)
Nintendo Switch Lite (Isabelle’s Aloha Edition) Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bundle — $199.99 ~~$259.98~~ (save $59.99)
Nintendo Switch Lite (Timmy & Tommy’s Aloha Edition) Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bundle — $199 ~~$259.98~~ (save $60.98)

Best Prime Day Xbox deal

Credit: Amazon

Our pick: Xbox Series X (Refurbished)

Why we like it

The Xbox Series X is the latest iteration of Microsoft's long-running console line. You'll score improved load times, crisp 4K and 8K-ready visuals, and support for up to 120 FPS at 4K for your favorite games in addition to 3D spatial sound. It can handle just about anything you throw at it, with 12 teraflops of graphic processing power and a 1TB SSD to hold all the games you need to store console-side. This refurbished edition will be restored to its original factory settings and comes covered under Amazon's return policy. That means you'll be able to request a refund, return, or replacement within 30 days if necessary.

More Prime Day Xbox deals

Xbox Series X – Diablo IV Bundle — $489 ~~$559.99~~ (save $70.99)
Xbox Series S – Gilded Hunter Bundle — $269 ~~$299~~ (save $30)

Best Prime Day mobile console controller deal

Credit: Amazon

Our pick: Backbone One

Why we like it

The Backbone One mobile controller is a controller that can transform your phone into a portable gaming console. It works with any controller-supported mobile title, and can be fitted to an iPhone or Android device. Its low latency means you can have a smooth gameplay experience no matter your game of choice. It comes with responsive analog triggers and tactile buttons so you can stop playing with on-screen controls, which can be frustrating when on a small display. Plus, you can play your favorite game streaming service on the go with this handy add-on. It's almost like taking your console with you.

Best Prime Day video game deal

Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

Our pick: Diablo IV

Why we like it

Diablo IV is one of the biggest action RPGs out right now, and its second season of content is about to kick off on October 17. This bloody adventure is equal parts badass and creepy, as it picks up where its predecessor Diablo III left off. Make your own character after choosing from a variety of classes to slay hordes of demons — oh, and the queen of Hell herself, Lilith. Get ready for the new season by enlisting friends to play with, because as we all know that buds who play Diablo IV together slay together. Naturally.