The best gaming deals of October Prime Day won’t last much longer

Image Composition: Ross Miller and Will Joel/PolygonCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Amazon’s October Prime Day is almost over, having lasted the past two days. Many of these deals will last for the rest of the day (and some may surprise us and last even longer). To be safe, consider this your last chance to score great deals ahead of Black Friday in late November.Whether you’re looking for upgrades for your PC or Steam Deck, or you want some games and accessories for your Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, or PlayStation 5, this roundup is full of deals on the products we know you’ll like. Of note, Steam Deck owners might want this fold-up keyboard that we recommend while it’s 22% off. Xbox gamers can get a huge 20% off discount on 3-month subscriptions to Game Pass Ultimate at Woot through Oct. 9. Also, if you’re a fan of stealth games, pay your respects to the greatest out there with the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 while it’s $18.99 at Amazon.Polygon’s Prime Day PicksBest PC and Steam Deck deals during Prime DayBest Nintendo Switch deals for Prime DayBest Xbox deals during Prime DayBest PlayStation 5 deals for Prime DayBest PC and Steam Deck deals during Prime DayiBuyPower SlateMesh pre-built gaming PC$800$100020% off$800Amazon is offering deep discounts on select pre-built gaming PCs. This one stands out at its price by including an AMD Ryzen 5 7600 CPU, Nvidia RTX 4060 8GB and 16 GB of fast DDR5 RAM.Read More$800 at AmazonMSI MAG 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor$580$70017% off$580If you’re in the market for an OLED gaming monitor, MSI’s MAG 27-inch model is one of the most affordable options available. And yet, you’ll find no compromises in terms of design or performance. This 1440p monitor has a fast 240 Hz refresh rate and comes with a height-adjustable stand.Read More$580 at AmazonCorsair MP600 Mini 2 TB M.2 SSD$140$26046% off$140While much tougher to install than a microSD card, Corsair’s MP600 Mini 2 TB M.2 SSD is worth the effort if you want faster storage for your games. But you’ll likely need some tools, like this iFixit Essentials tool kit for $30, to open up your Steam Deck.Read More$140 at AmazonSamsung 1 TB Evo Select microSD card$80$11027% off$80Slot this into your Steam Deck (or your handheld console of choice) to easily add a ton of extra storage for games.Read More$80 at AmazonMechanism Deckmate$39$4920% off$39Fully customize your Steam Deck with the Deckmate suite of accessories. You can mount your Deck, put it on a kickstand, and more.Read More$49 at Mechanism$39 at AmazonElgato Key Light Air$100$13023% off$100During a video call or a Twitch stream, nothing makes you look better than a good key light. Elgato’s thin, customizable option delivers good direct lighting, or it can be used as bias lighting for a more natural look.Read More$100 at AmazonWD_Black 8TB SN850P$750$100025% off$750You might not realize it, but $800 for 8 TB of fast SSD storage is a heck of a deal. This model can fit any motherboard that has a PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot, or the PS5.Read More$750 at AmazoniClever foldable Bluetooth keyboard with built-in trackpad$41$5323% off$41This foldable keyboard makes it significantly easier to navigate your Steam Deck’s desktop mode.Read More$41 at AmazonElgato Stream Deck Plus$176$20012% off$176Once you get a Stream Deck, it’s hard to ever go back. Having a fully customizable panel of LCD keys and a touch strip will make your desktop situation so much more comfortable — and with so many plugins from every app you can think of (not to mention a Stream Deck App and Store), you’ll find plenty to use this for.Read More$176 at AmazonSamsung 34-inch curved QD-OLED G8$617$120049% off$617If you’re looking for proof that OLED gaming monitors are getting cheaper, look no further than this deal at Amazon on Samsung’s 34-inch curved QD-OLED display.Read More$617 at AmazonBest Nintendo Switch deals for Prime DayNintendo Switch bundled with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + Switch Online$300$300Nintendo’s latest Switch and Switch OLED bundles offer $79 in free goodies, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a full year of Nintendo Switch Online membership.Read More$300 at Best Buy (standard)$350 at GameStop (OLED)Anker Prime 12,000mAh 130 W portable battery$50$9044% off$50Your Switch’s battery life probably isn’t what it used to be, and if you frequently play on-the-go, this small but powerful portable battery can let you play for longer.Read More$50 at AmazonAnker 2-in-1 USB-C charging cable$20$2623% off$20For when you’re in the all-too-common pickle of having to recharge your Switch and your phone at the same time, Anker’s 2-in-1 USB-C cable makes short work of the issue.Read More$20 at AmazonMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1$20$4050% off$20During Prime Day, Amazon has the best deal around on Konami’s compilation of Metal Gear Solid games, which includes the titular debut, plus its two sequels, Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3. The Xbox and PlayStation versions are also discounted.Read More$20 at Amazon (PS5)$20 at Amazon (Switch)8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller$50$7029% off$50Meet the wireless controller that works seamlessly with your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and PC. The 8BitDo Ultimate uses Hall effect joysticks that are resistant to drifting.Read More$50 at Amazon (black)$50 at Amazon (white)$50 at Best BuyOctopath Traveler 2$30$6050% off$30It doesn’t matter which of the eight heroes you pick at the start of Octopath Traveler 2. This sprawling throwback RPG gives each character their own compelling arc while intertwining bigger challenges. The PlayStation version is also discounted.Read More$30 at Best Buy$50 at AmazonCat Quest III$20$20There’s a lot to love in this cutesy, kick-ass sidescrolling title. It’s fun to play alone, but even better is that it supports two-player local co-op. The PlayStation version is also discounted.Read More$20 at Steam$20 at Nintendo$20 at PlayStationBest Xbox deals during Prime DayEA Sports College Football 25$41$7041% off$412024’s best football game doesn’t have “Madden” in the title. Good ol’ collegiate football is back and better than ever in EA Sport’s first college-focused title in a decade. And now, you can get it for over $20 off.Read More$41 at AmazonAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K$25$5050% off$25It might seem weird to see an Amazon Fire TV Stick in the Xbox section, but with the new Xbox app, all you need is a Game Pass Ultimate subscription and a controller to stream games to your TV.Read More$25 at AmazonXbox Series X$499$499It’s smart to wait for a discount on the Xbox Series X. You can find a good one at Best Buy, which has knocked $50 off and includes a $25 gift card.Read More$499 at Best BuyPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown$20$5060% off$20One of the earliest surprise gems of 2024, The Lost Crown adapted the Prince of Persia franchise into a gorgeous 2D Metroidvania.Read More$20 at AmazonWD Black C50 expansion card$120$15824% off$120If you need some extra storage for your Xbox Series X or Series S, grab one of WD Black’s C50 expansion cards to at least double your console’s storage.Read More$120 at AmazonXbox wireless controller$40$6033% off$40Over at Woot, you can save on a black Xbox wireless controller that includes a USB-C cable, in case you want to link up to your Xbox or PC with a trusty wired connection.Read More$40 at Woot$48 at Amazon$48 at TargetXbox Game Pass Ultimate$15$1712% off$15Over at Woot, you can get a deal on 1- or 3-month subscriptions to Game Pass Ultimate, then get an additional 20% off when you use the code SAVE20 at checkout.Read More$15 at GameStop (1-month)$45 at GameStop (3-month)$29 at Woot (3-month)Best PlayStation 5 deals for Prime DayPlayStation 5 Slim$450$50010% off$450For Prime Day, Sony is knocking $50 off the usual cost of its PS5 Digital Edition. This rare discount only shows up a couple of times per year.Read More$450 at Amazon (Disc)Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth$47$7033% off$47During Prime Day, Amazon is knocking a sweet $20 off the cost of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the second (and PS5 Pro-enhanced) installment in Square Enix’s impressive reimagining of the original PS1 classic.Read More$47 at PlayStation$50 at AmazonWD_Black SN850X$75$11535% off$75WD_Black’s 4 TB version of the SN850X is a heck of an SSD for your PS5, bringing all of the storage you may be looking for.Read More$75 at AmazonSony Inzone Buds$178$19810% off$178Sony’s own InZone Buds include a wireless transceiver that can push audio from your PS5, PC, or mobile phone. However, it’s their high performance that sets them apart, with booming sound and effective noise cancellation.Read More$178 at AmazonBackbone One mobile gaming controller$70$10030% off$70The best phone controller is 30% off for Prime Day, and for PS5 owners, it’s a much more affordable alternative to the PlayStation Portal. It’s compatible with all USB-C phones, be it an iPhone or Android device.Read More$70 at AmazonAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora$49$7030% off$49You’re not alone if you missed Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora when it launched (there were a ton of great games in 2023). If you want to give the game a chance and see what it’s like to fight and fly as a Na’vi, you can buy it for the lowest price we’ve seen yet.Read More$49 at AmazonStar Wars Jedi: Survivor$30$7057% off$30The second installment in Respawn’s excellent third-person action series is available for the lowest price we’ve seen yet. Also available at this price for Xbox.Read More$30 at AmazonPlayStation Portal$177$20012% off$177For a limited time, the Portal in like new condition is $60 off the new price when you buy through Amazon’s Renewed store.Read More$180 at GameStop$200 at PlayStation$177 at Amazon RenewedLooking for more deals? Check out all of Polygon’s favorite October Prime Day 2024 deals right here, and subscribe to our newsletter below to get great deals delivered to your inbox every week.