27 Best Prime Day Gaming Deals (2023): Games, Xbox Series S, Keyboards, and More

Your gaming rig could always use an upgrade, couldn’t it? Whether it’s a new keyboard, headset, or microphone so you can stream on Twitch, there’s plenty of new gear on sale right now that you can score to up your game. These are our favorite Amazon Prime Day gaming deals, and we’ve added discounts from other retailers such as Target too. 

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We test products year-round and handpicked these deals. Products that are sold out or no longer discounted as of publishing will be crossed out. We’ll update this guide periodically throughout Prime Day.

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Microsoft’s lesser console has dropped to around $240 recently, but we haven’t seen it dip this low before. If you don’t fancy its more powerful sibling, the Series X (7/10, WIRED review), the all-digital Series S might tempt you. It’s a good way to take advantage of Microsoft’s excellent Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Read our Best Keyboards and Best Gaming Mouse guides for more recommendations.

Logitech also makes some of our favorite mice, and this one is particularly handy when paired with its companion wireless charging mat. It can charge while you’re using it, or when you leave it unattended on the mouse pad, so you never have to worry about keeping the batteries topped off. It’s slightly different from the G Pro we tested—this one has two fewer buttons but is much more lightweight., which is helpful in fast-paced games.  

The SteelSeries Apex Pro is a powerhouse of customization and tools. It supports per-key switch customization and LED lighting, plus it has a small OLED display that can provide heads-up information like system stats, notifications, or which macro profile you’re using. If you want to save some money, the corded version and the Apex Pro Mini (which lacks the OLED display and a couple of other features) are also on sale. If you’d prefer to have a Numpad, that version is also discounted right now.

It can be hard to make a mechanical keyboard stand out, but the K100 from Corsair pulls it off with a unique twist: a wheel. Two, technically. In addition to a volume roller, there’s a large knob on the top left of the keyboard that can be used to do things like scrub through video or control features in Adobe applications.

The Logitech G915 is one of our top mechanical keyboard recommendations, especially if you like to use gaming peripherals to get work done. Logitech’s G Hub software makes it dead simple to automate everything from your WoW macros to responding to dull emails. If you want this keyboard with a Numpad, that model is also on sale for $170 ($60 off).

We love Cherry switches on our mechanical keyboards, but the company also makes keyboards too. This low-profile, detachable, and rechargeable keyboard gives you that Cherry typing experience whilst letting you move around your house.

We’ve got more details in our Best Gaming Headsets guide.

Our upgrade pick in our Best Gaming Headset guide comes in both corded and wireless flavors. We loved the wireless Nova Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends) and the wired version includes the same DAC that lets you swap between devices, tweak EQ, and adjust mic volumes.

The SteelSeries Arctis 9X headset is our top pick for Xbox owners, and both it and the variant that’s compatible with PlayStation, PC, and Xbox are currently on sale. The design is comfortable, it comes with a retractable mic for team chat, and it lasts for about 20 hours on a single charge.

This might be one of the least attractive gaming headsets in our guide, but the JBL Quantum One delivers some of the best 3D Audio around. The included JBL software can track the position of your head, so it can even turn the volume down when you turn away from the monitor.

The Cloud Alpha Wireless earned a rare and prestigious 10/10 score in our review. Yes, they’re comfy, sound great, and have a handy mic, but it’s the battery life that will blow you away. Most wireless headsets have 30 to 40 hours of battery life, but the Cloud Alpha has a whopping three hundred. Our reviewer actually was able to get even more listening time out of the thing.  

This headset is our favorite gaming headset under $100. The Arctis Nova 1X is a corded headset, so it can work with your PC, PS5, Xbox, or Switch. They’re not quite as fancy as some of the other SteelSeries headphones we like, but they feel just as sturdy and sound nearly as good, especially for the price.

Check out our Best Speakers guide for other picks.

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