ign.com: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Offers 48-Hour Gaming Discounts
- Amazon launched its Prime Big Deal Days sale on October 6, 2026, creating a tight 48-hour window for gaming discounts that run through October 7, ign.com reported.
- Shoppers looking for console hardware face starkly different pricing across retailers and condition tiers.
- Blockbuster games released in 2026 have received their first major price reductions during the event.
Amazon launched its Prime Big Deal Days sale on October 6, 2026, creating a tight 48-hour window for gaming discounts that run through October 7, ign.com reported. Major retailers including Best Buy launched simultaneous sales like the Techtober event, offering steep price cuts across PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC hardware, games, and accessories.
Retailers Discount Refurbished and New Nintendo Consoles
Shoppers looking for console hardware face starkly different pricing across retailers and condition tiers. Mashable reported that Amazon Renewed is offering the standard Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Red Joy-Con in excellent refurbished condition for $199.90, marking a $139.10 savings off its $339 list price. Meanwhile, ZDNet reported that Best Buy has priced the Nintendo Switch 2 paired with Mario Kart World at $662, saving buyers $28 off the regular $690 price.
Video Game Price Cuts Across Platforms
Blockbuster games released in 2026 have received their first major price reductions during the event. According to ign.com, Star Wars: Zero Company dropped to $47.99 for PS5 and Xbox, representing a $12 discount from its list price. The Blood of Dawnwalker also received its first discount, falling to $59.49 for a savings of over $10. Both titles previously earned 9/10 review scores.
Additional game discounts span multiple platforms and storefronts. Mashable reported that the PS5 Standard Edition of Starfield is available for $40.33 using an on-page coupon, down from $49.99. 9to5toys.com also tracked physical game price drops, including Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection for Switch 2 at $56 down from $70, and Resident Evil Requiem for PS5 at $50 down from $70.
Storage Cards and Wireless Headsets See Price Cuts
Storage and audio gear saw substantial markdowns during the October sales events. ZDNet highlighted that the SanDisk microSD Express 256GB card for Nintendo Switch 2 is marked down 36% to $63, saving buyers $36. ZDNet also reported that the Legend of Zelda-themed SanDisk microSDXC 1TB card for the original Nintendo Switch is discounted by 39% to $200, saving $130.
Audio and input peripherals also featured prominent price cuts. Mashable reported that the HyperX Cloud III S wireless headset reached a lowest-ever price of $129.99 on Amazon, saving $50 from its $179.99 list price. Press Start Australia noted that the Astro A50X headset is running at nearly half price during the ongoing promotional window.
Timing the November Holiday Shopping Window
Buyers weighing purchases during the October promotional window face choices regarding upcoming holiday discounting. Press Start Australia confirmed that Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event officially concludes at midnight on October 7, leaving shoppers with a final hours window to secure current inventory.