Updated
Updated · Tom's Guide · Jun 18
Prime Day Cuts Gaming Deals by Up to 54% as Switch 2 Bundle Holds at $499
Updated
Updated · Tom's Guide · Jun 18

Prime Day Cuts Gaming Deals by Up to 54% as Switch 2 Bundle Holds at $499

3 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · Jun 18

Summary

  • Up to 54% discounts are already live on Prime Day gaming gear, with PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox games and accessories marked down ahead of the event.
  • The standout offer is a Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game bundle at $499, saving buyers $20 to $30 and framed as a last chance before a planned price increase later this year.
  • Entry prices start low across major platforms: PS5 games and accessories from $6, Xbox items from $7, Nintendo Switch products from $8 and PC gaming gear from $36.
  • Bigger-ticket deals include the Asus TUF Gaming F16 laptop at $1,049 from $1,299, the Xbox Wireless Controller at $57 from $69 and the Xbox Series S at $379 from $399.
  • With Prime Day less than a week away, the early discounts suggest retailers are pushing shoppers to lock in savings before the main sale window.

Insights

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