The October Amazon Prime Day (now known as Prime Big Deal is just around the corner, and β as in previous years β we expect the event to offer some fantastic PC gaming and hardware deals. So, if thereβs a piece of tech youβre keen to check off your list, this could be the ideal time to buy as itβs one of Amazonβs biggest sales events.
Just keep in mind that to cash in on this yearβs deals, you will need to have a Prime membership subscription. If you donβt already have a membership, thereβs no need to panic β Amazon is currently offering a monthβs free trial for new members, so you can benefit from the sale without having to pay for a subscription.
Prime Day will be a great opportunity for gamers looking to get their hands on the best SSD for gaming at a reduced rate or upgrade their setup and bag one of the best gaming monitors. We also expect to see smaller budget-friendly peripherals like keyboards and mice reduced.
Interestingly, in the lead-up to the sale, weβve noticed a difference this yearβthe quality of the deals is significantly higher than it usually is, and thereβs much less of Amazon inflating RRPs to make discounts look bigger. Usually, all the best deals are reserved for Prime Day itself, but this year weβve already spotted some pretty hefty discounts.
If you canβt wait until Prime Day, hop on down to the early gaming sales using our quick links below. β¬οΈ
Best early Prime Day PC deals
Ahead of Amazon Prime Day, weβve rounded up all the best early PC deals.
BestΒ gaming deals
Many retailers matched Amazon Prime Day deals or had their own sales.Β These are some of our favorites for gamers:
Amazon Prime Day FAQs
What is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day is a two-day event thatΒ sees deals applied to almost every category on Amazon, including PC gaming. The first Prime Day was launched in 2015 and the event has grownΒ steadily since. The main event is usually in July, but for the last few years, weβve seen a second event in the fall.
Prime Day deals are offered exclusively to those with a Prime membership β unlike Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping whichΒ are events open to anyone.
When is Amazon Prime Day?
The second Amazon Prime Day event of 2024 takes place on Tuesday, 8 October, and runs through to the end of Wednesday, 9 October. If youβre lucky, you may find a few lingering bargains after, but you canβt count on it.
How do I get the best Prime Day deals?
To benefit from the Amazon Prime Day deals, you need to sign up for an Amazon Prime membership. Join Amazon PrimeΒ here and get a free 30-day trial if you havenβt done so before.
Some retailers opt to hike prices just before a deals event, in a bid to make the discounts being offered seem better than they are. Compare prices against other sites, and especially the manufacturerβs own site (e.g. Razer, Logitech, etc.) as that will give you the best insight on the genuine price.
When we select items to add to our deals hub, we always take the time to research when the item was at its lowest ever price and how much that price was, compared to what Amazon is currently offering it for.
For more bargains, weβve also got a handy VPN deals hub. You could also bookmark our Black Friday PC gaming deals hub if you want to be sure you can get all the best deals in the big sale season.
