The best early October Prime Day gaming deals: PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox deals worth grabbing now

MichaelSeptember 30, 20266 min read

The best early Prime Day gaming deals:

Best video game deal

Starfield (Standard Edition PS5)

$39.18
(save $10.81)

The PS5 version of Starfield on a white background

Best console deal

Nintendo Switch (Renewed)

$189.99
(save $40.50)

The Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Red Joy-Con on a white background

Best gaming monitor deal

Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G5

$199.99
(save $150)

Samsung 32” Odyssey G5 (G50F) Series QHD Gaming Monitor

Best gaming headset deal

HyperX Cloud III S

$129.99
(save $50)

Best gaming keyboard deal

Razer BlackWidow V4 X

$99.99
(save $30)

Best gaming mouse deal

Razer Basilisk V3

$34.98
(save $35.01)

Amazon’s October Prime Day is now less than a week away, and the early gaming deals are getting better with each day. We’re already seeing decent price cuts on PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox games, as well as cheaper consoles, gaming monitors, headsets, mice, keyboards, and other setup upgrades ahead of the Oct. 6-7 sale.

Some of the strongest offers have already shifted since these deals first started appearing, so we’ve refreshed our picks to focus on what’s actually worth buying right now. That includes a sub-$200 renewed Nintendo Switch, the best deal on Starfield on PS5, and sizeable savings on gaming gear from HyperX, Samsung, Razer, and more.

We’ll keep updating this page as Prime Day gets closer, but these are the best gaming deals live right now.

Best video game deal

Credit: Xbox

Starfield (Standard Edition PS5)

$39.18
at Amazon

$49.99
Save $10.81

Why we like it

Starfield only made the jump to PS5 in April, and the Standard Edition is already at a sizable discount. The game is currently listed at $47.31 (usually $49.99), but an on-page coupon drops it to $39.18 at checkout — for a saving of $10.81 in total. This is the full base game rather than a trimmed-down edition, giving you Bethesda’s huge sci-fi RPG with deep character customization, ship building, and over 1,000 planets to explore.

Best console deal

Credit: Nintendo/Amazon Renewed Store

Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Red Joy-Con (Renewed)

$189.99
at Amazon

$330.49
Save $140.50

Why we like it

The standard Nintendo Switch is still hovering above $300, but Amazon Renewed is once again offering a much cheaper way into the platform. The Neon Blue and Red Joy-Con model is down to $189.99 in refurbished “Acceptable” condition, saving $140.50 off its $330.49 list price.

You’ll need to be fine with some light cosmetic wear, but you’re still getting the full 6.2-inch Switch experience with detachable Joy-Con and handheld, tabletop, and docked TV play for plenty of both first-party Nintendo and third-party multiplatform games.

Best gaming monitor deal

Samsung 32” Odyssey G5 G50F QHD Resolution Gaming Monitor, 180Hz Refresh Rate, Fast IPS Panel, HDR10, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, 1ms Response Time (GtG), AMD FreeSync™, Adjustable Stand, LS32FG502ENXZA

Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G5 (G50F) Series QHD Gaming Monitor

$229.99
at Amazon

$349.99
Save $120

Why we like it

Finding a 32-inch 1440p panel from a top-tier brand under $200 is a steal. You’re getting a 180Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time, plus G-Sync and FreeSync support to keep fast-paced action smooth and free of screen tearing. It also comes with a height-adjustable ergonomic stand right out of the box, so you can pivot, tilt, and swivel to your setup’s needs — a practical feature most budget displays cut to trim costs.

More early gaming monitor deals

msi Pro (MP243) 24-inch 1080p FHD Gaming/Office Monitor — $89.99 ~~$109.99~~ (save $20)
Sansui 24-inch curved 160Hz gaming monitor — $92.99 ~~$119.99~~ (save $27)
Samsung 27-inch Odyssey (G50F) QHD Gaming Monitor — $169.99 ~~$279.99~~ (save $110)
Samsung 32-inch Odyssey (G55C) 1,000R Curved Gaming Monitor — $189.99 ~~$329.99~~ (save $140)
LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor (27GS93QE-B) — $550.88 ~~$899.99~~ (save $349.11)

Best gaming headset deal

Credit: HyperX

HyperX Cloud III S – Wireless Gaming Headset for Multi-Platform

$129.99
at Amazon

$179.99
Save $50

Why we like it

The HyperX Cloud III S is a wireless upgrade at $129.99, down $50 from its $179.99 list price — that’s its lowest-ever price on Amazon (confirmed by price tracker camelcamelcamel). In exchange, you’re getting up to 120 hours of battery life over 2.4GHz, or as much as 200 hours through Bluetooth, alongside 53mm angled drivers and HyperX’s memory foam cushioning. It also works on PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Mac, and mobile devices, with both USB-A and USB-C connectors included for easier switching between platforms.

More early gaming headset deals

Logitech G335 Wired Gaming Headset — $39.99 ~~$69.99~~ (save $30)
Razer BlackShark V2 X Gaming Headset (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch) — $39.99 ~~$59.99~~ (save $20)
HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — $69.99 ~~$99.99~~ (save $30)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Headset — $169.99 ~~$199.99~~ (save $30)
Logitech G Astro A50 Multi-Platform Wireless Gaming Headset — $284.99 ~~$299.99~~ (save $15)

Best gaming keyboard and mouse deals

Credit: Razer

Razer BlackWidow V4 X Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

$99.99
at Amazon

$129.99
Save $30.00

Credit: Razer

Razer Basilisk V3

$34.98
at Amazon

$69.99
Save $35.01

Why we like it

Getting a top-tier wired mouse at half off makes the Razer Basilisk V3 an easy pick. It has 11 programmable buttons, a smart scroll wheel that toggles between tactile clicks and free-spin scrolling, and a thumb rest shaped for long gaming sessions.

If you’re upgrading your keyboard too, the Razer BlackWidow V4 X has real tactile mechanical switches instead of those squishy membrane keys. It includes six dedicated macro keys, custom RGB lighting for each key, and a physical volume roller right above the number pad, so you don’t have to tab out of your game to tweak audio.