Best gaming deals for Amazon Prime Day 2020: Offers on Xbox One, Nintendo accessories and Sega Mega Drive

Make an early start on your Christmas shopping with these accessories (The Independent)
Make an early start on your Christmas shopping with these accessories (The Independent)

Amazon Prime Day is finally here this year. And and true to 2020 form, we’ve had to wait for it after it was postponed because of coronavirus.

But now lasting 48 hours, there will be more than a million deals across big names to shop during the huge event.

This year’s sale also promises deals and discounts on everything from tablets to TVs. It’s the perfect opportunity to do a spot of early Christmas shopping or to bag a bargain on products you’ve had your eye on for a while.

Gaming is one pf the most popular categories on Prime Day, and we’re expecting seriously slashed prices from brands including Playstation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo throughout day two of the sale.

From games to accessories and monitors to mouse pads, we’ve found the best deals to look out for this year and have shared top tips on how to make the most of Amazon’s huge sale event.

Remember to keep checking back here for the more deals as they come in.

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Our best picks of the best gaming Amazon Prime Day deals

Nintendo Switch Lite - coral and Minecraft: Was £218.99, now £199

Nintendo/ Amazon
Nintendo/ Amazon

This popular and highly sought after games console always sells out quickly so snap up this bargain bundle, which is made up of the Nintendo Switch and Minecraft game. Dedicated to the gamer on the go, the console is lightweight, has a 5.5 touch display and up to seven hours battery life, ensuring you can explore generated worlds on Minecraft for hours. The game is only compatible with Nintendo Switch.

Although a lihtly different model to the lite, The Independent’s technology editor and avid gamer, Andrew Griffin, explains what makes the Switch such a great choice: “The games are incredible, the console is packed with fun, and Nintendo have pulled out a stroke of genius all around.”

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SEGA Mega Drive mini: Was £57.99, now £49.99

Amazon
Amazon

Remember this from the Nineties? Well the full sized original version that is. At the time, the console reinvented gaming, and part of the fun is the nostalgia and the “dated” feel. The replica version is the same great console, but just new. It comes with 40 games – of course one of them is the Sonic the hedgehog game too, and its super easy to plug in and play. Also comes with two controllers.

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Just Dance 2020 (PS4): Was £26, now £21.99

Amazon
Amazon

We all love this family favourite game, dancing in front of the TV, and this year celebrates 10 years of this incredible dance game, and the latest version that launched this year includes 40 tracks chart-topping tracks to dance along to from the likes of Billie Eilish to Justin Bieber. While dancing you can see how many calories you’ve burned and there’s also a kids mode with eight new choreographies that help little one’s development. Compatible with PS4 and suitable for ages 3+.

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Assassin’s Creed: The rebel collection (Nintendo Switch): Was £25.99, now £21.99

Ubisoft
Ubisoft

For the Nintendo Switch, Assassin's Creed: The rebel collection offers two action-packed games, Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag where in the first you’ll become the most feared pirate of the seas, and in Assassin's Creed Rogue you’ll get to be an assassin hunter. The award winning games are single player and also feature downloadable content, which you can play anywhere on the go, thanks to the Nintendo Switch. It also has enhanced features for the console, such as handheld mode, touch screen and motion control aiming.

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Football Manager 2020 PC DVD: Was £21.46, now £14.99

Amazon
Amazon

As the football season is well under way, albeit without fans in stadiums, get your football fix this year with a game instead. With the 2020 version for PC you can be in charge of the team and make all of the important decisions for the team - and take full responsibility for whatever the outcomes are too. It has new features along with more immersive game mechanics, so you can play better too.

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Razer Firefly V2 - Gaming Mouse Pad: Was £49.99, now £34.99

Amazon
Amazon

This anti-slip mousemat has a rubber base which calibrates with all mouse types and has been designed to have minimal drag when you’re moving quickly throughout your favourite game thanks to the cable catch, which will neatly keep any mouse cables out of the way. There’s multi-coloured lighting on the outer mat which it describes as giving an "immersive experience" to your gaming, and will add a touch of fun to your computer setup.

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Terminator: Resistance (PS4): Was £28.12, now £19.99

Amazon
Amazon

This first-person shooter game is set in the future war scenario that fans of the film will have had a glimpse of. It takes place in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, nearly 30 years after Judgement day, and in order to win you’ll have to be resourceful to survive. In the single-player game, you take up the role of Jacob Rivers in the fight against the robot invaders, including enemies from the film such as t-800, after he is marked for termination by Skynet.

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Jumanji: The Video Game (Xbox One): Was £29.99, now £21.99

Amazon
Amazon

Based on the second film, yes the one with The Rock and Jack Black, this game for Xbox One sees them return to the jungle. You can play it with friends online, or together using split screens and work as a team to survive deadly traps and everything the jungle has to throw at you in order to save the world. Phew, easy. For ages 7 and over.

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Orzly grip case for Nintendo Switch, green: Was £15.99, now £9.99

Amazon
Amazon

When it comes to protecting your console, this bright green case does it all. Complete with handgrips it helps you hold the console, so you can play for longer without getting sore hands. It will also protect it from getting scratched taking it in and out of your bag or pocket. It also has a foldable kickback stand so you can use it on a table too. Plus it’s so bright you’ll never lose it again.

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NUBWO gaming headset: Was £25.99, now £19.99

Amazon
Amazon

Hearing every detail of your game, no matter if it’s a light footsep in the distance, or a gun re-loading behind a wall, this premium set helps you hear it all. Made with breathable mesh fabric, the ear covers will keep you cool and this headset also features mute and volume buttons without disrupting your game. Compatible with PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, MAC and mobile devices.

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How can I take part in Amazon Prime Day?

Amazon’s Prime Day sale is exclusive to customers that hold an Amazon Prime membership.

If you’re not already a member, there’s still plenty of time to sign up. A monthly membership costs £7.99 or you can pay an annual sum of £79.

You can also sign up for a 30-day trial before the sale starts, which means you can shop the Prime Day deals without forking out for a membership, as long as you remember to cancel before the trial period ends.

Subscribers are also granted access to same-day delivery slots, over 800,000 free e-books and the use of Prime Video and Amazon music services.

How to get the best deals in Amazon Prime Day

Here at IndyBest, the team will be scouring the sales to help you navigate the most worthwhile savings and discounts to enjoy, so make sure to check back here.

Another way to ensure you get the best deals is to download the Amazon app. Not only will this give you a head start, you will also be able to track Lightning Deals, which are discounts that are only available for a few hours at a time. You can set up alerts too to be notified when certain deals go live.

For more details on Amazon Prime Day, read our ultimate guide to the sale

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