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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are about to kick off, and you can expect serious savings on just about everything from October 8 to 9. But the point is, the early bird gets the earthworm, Jim. Right now you’ll find a number of pre-sale deals on video game hardware and software for all major consoles (Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PlayStation). We’ll update this page as the sale progresses, but here are ten price drops to hold you over.
Nintendo Switch deals
The Persona series are among the most popular modern RPGs, combining occult shenanigans with social connections. Person 5 has spawned numerous spin-offs, and in Tactics you take the Phantom Thieves to an alternate universe where they travel across kingdoms, engage in grid-based battles and unravel the inner mysteries of a missing politician. This is a huge discount on a game that will last you a long time.
The Switch’s JoyCons are clever little controllers with lots of cool features, but they can be a bit annoying if you have large hands. This simple ergonomic holder for them features double injected rubber grips that allow you to secure them for longer gaming sessions. The controllers slide securely into the grooves on each side and the design ensures your hands don’t cramp.
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Kirby is one of the gaming world’s most unlikely heroes, a round, tottering creature of indeterminate origin who gains new powers by eating his enemies alive. In the well-rated Kirby and the Forgotten Landfinds himself in full 3D for the first time after a mysterious vortex sucks him and his friends in and deposits them in an abandoned civilization reclaimed by nature. Oh, and you can eat a traffic cone in this.
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PlayStation deals
Capcom’s flagship fighting franchise returns with the sixth installment 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 quickly close ground on your enemies, and World Tour mode adds a third-person adventure aspect as you travel from city to city, meeting new fighters and building your custom fighter’s skills .
While you may enjoy the symphonic sounds of your enemies groaning in pain as you punish them, the rest of your household may disagree. That’s why a gaming headset is a smart purchase. Not only do you get realistic stereo separation, allowing you to locate your enemies using 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 beam-forming microphones.
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FromSoftware is best known for the Dark souls games now, but real heads know they’re behind too Armored corethe intense giant robot battle simulators that have thrilled grognards for decades. Burning of Rubicon serves as a reboot of the series, keeping the ridiculously robust customizations intact while adding some quality of life features to make it more accessible. Add to that a great storyline and you have a title that will keep you busy until spring.
Xbox deals
We said Starfield has “a galaxy of content to discover” in our review, praising the ambition of Bethesda’s first new IP in over 25 years. Starfield You play an unassuming miner in space who comes into contact with a mysterious artifact linked to others and a prophecy that will change the universe. Satisfying shooting, varied missions, and beautiful graphics make this a sweet deal at $30 off.
If the standard 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 benefits to the familiar form factor, including adjustable-tension thumbsticks, interchangeable components, and a companion app that lets you customize button assignments and more. With up to 40 hours of battery life per charge, you’ll never have to replace it before a raid is over, and it feels great in your hand.
We gave this one an Editors’ Choice award in our review, and for good reason. There are few games that make you feel so completely immersed in the world Star Wars universe as Jedi: Survivor. As Cal Kestis, you’ve gone underground following the purge of the Jedi Order, and as the Empire begins to rise to control the galaxy, you must gather allies, discover secrets, and commandeer a slew of Stormtroopers. Murderous combat and solid writing make this a must-play, and this is the biggest discount we’ve seen for it.
A totally weird gaming deal
Don’t you hate it when your Dorito dust ruins the finish of your shiny new game controller? That’s where the Snactiv Pro Finger Chopsticks for gamers come into play. These guys actually got a $200,000 investment Shark tank for their creation, which slips over your index and middle fingers so you can pick up food without using your busy gaming fingers. Ridiculous? Maybe, but real gamers know.
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