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It’s no wonder gaming has been so popular. It’s a great escape: Immersing yourself in another world lets you take a break from this one.
If you’re a committed gamer, chances are you’re ready for some fresh challenges. And if you’re new to the form, well, now is the perfect time to give it a try. Amazon Prime Day is delivering all sorts of incredible gaming deals to bring you some gaming excitement, whether you have an Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch or PC. And don’t forget the gamers in your life — today is the day to save.
And if you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)
We sorted through the options to round up the best ways to play. Shop these next-level Prime Day video game deals below:
We found Watch Dogs: Legion for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on sale for $20 (was $60). For Prime Day, you can score this title for 67 percent off at Amazon. The third installment of this widely popular video game series would make a great gift for someone on your list.
This action/adventure game from Ubisoft takes place in a near future where London is on the verge of collapse. All-seeing surveillance state and private military are in control, while the fate of the city is in the hands of DedSec, a hacker group that wants to fight back for freedom. It’s as fun as it sounds. And for nearly 70 percent off? A steal.
"Watch Dogs: Legion is so far the best Watch Dogs game in the entire franchise and it's only the third game so far," raved a delighted gamer and five-star reviewer. "I like how you can switch to play anyone else at any point, even though I am the kind of gamer that sticks with one person the entire game. I like how there is no battery or botnet limit this time and instead, they were replaced with the hacking having a time limit for certain things..."
This is a digital download, so you'll get to play instantly. No waiting for the delivery person with this baby!
Madden NFL 21: Next Level Edition, $43 (was $70), amazon.com
The Falconeer: Day One Edition, $12 (was $40), amazon.com
Gods & Monsters, $30 (was $60), amazon.com
NBA 2K21: Mamba Forever Edition, $50 (was $100), amazon.com
Gears Tactics, $24 (was $60), amazon.com
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, $4 (was $20), amazon.com
SoulCalibur VI, $5 (was $17), amazon.com
Marvel's Avengers, $25 (was $40), amazon.com
PGA Tour 2K21, $20 (was $60), amazon.com
EA Sports UFC 4, $30 (was $60), amazon.com
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, $16 (was $40), amazon.com
Resident Evil 2, $20 (was $60), amazon.com
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, $10 (was $15), amazon.com
WWE 2K Games Battlegrounds, $20 (was $40), amazon.com
Mafia: Definitive Edition, $20 (was $40), amazon.com
Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, $30 (was $60), amazon.com
Madden NFL 21, $17 (was $60), amazon.com
Marvel's Avengers for PlayStation 4 — on sale for just $25, $15 off — finds "Earth's Mightiest Heroes" in San Francisco getting together to solve the mystery of a catastrophic accident.
The city unwittingly blames the superheroes for the disaster and the team breaks up, only to re-assemble five years later when a young up-and-coming Avenger named Kamala Khan is on the verge of unmasking the unknown villain. Sounds enticing, we know. Play as Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, Black Widow, Thor and Ms. Marvel to save the world!
Outriders Day One Edition, $45 (was $60), amazon.com
Immortals Fenyx Rising, $30 (was $60), amazon.com
Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, $30 (was $60), amazon.com
Godfall, $43 (was $70), amazon.com
Overcooked! All You Can Eat, $33 (was $50), amazon.com
Snowrunner, $31 (was $40), amazon.com
Predator: Hunting Grounds, $20 (was $40), amazon.com
Super Street The Game, $11 (was $30), amazon.com
Madden NFL 21: MVP Edition, $28 (was $100), amazon.com
Fallout 4, $11 (was $30), amazon.com
Gran Turismo: Sport Hits, $15 (was $20), amazon.com
Paw Patrol: On A Roll, $19 (was $30), amazon.com
It’s time to join a mayhem-fueled thrill ride — at 60 percent off! In Borderlands Legendary Collection for Nintendo Switch, you’re tasked with stopping the Calypso twins from getting all the bandit clans together and claiming ultimate power in the galaxy. Travel through new worlds and collect a whole boatload of gadgets along the way.
This is the Legacy Edition, which includes all three games, DLC (downloadable content) packs with new missions and stories, and more loot and power-ups.
Super Mario Odyssey, $40 (was $50), amazon.com
Carnival Games, $15 (was $40), amazon.com
Sid Meier's Civilization VI, $15 (was $60), amazon.com
Nintendo Labo Variety Kit, $59 (was $70), amazon.com
BioShock: The Collection, $20 (was $50), amazon.com
Super Mario Party, $50 (was $60), amazon.com
Gear Club Unlimited 2, $22.50 (was $50), amazon.com
PGA Tour 2K21, $20 (was $60), amazon.com
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, $25 (was $60), amazon.com
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, $50 (was $60), amazon.com
On sale for $46 (was $100), this Razer Mamba Wireless Gaming Mouse (an Amazon’s Choice item) has the stellar tracking, speed and precision that’s perfect for beginner and pro gamers alike. What’s amazing is that it feels like using a wired mouse — even though it’s wireless. There’s virtually no lag or latency that would ruin gameplay.
The mouse boasts up to 50 hours of battery life per charge, which is more than enough time to complete just about any Final Fantasy game before needing more juice.
“This has been by far the best mouse I have ever owned, My last mouse was the NAGA and the Mamba elite is a huge upgrade,” raved a delighted gamer. “The sensor is amazing!”
Sid Meier's Civilization VI (PC), $15 (was $60), amazon.com
WD_Black 5TB P10 Game Drive, $130 (was $150), amazon.com
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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