Here are our favorite deals from Amazon’s annual gaming sale

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Sheena Vasani

Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for The Verge.

Amazon’s annual Gaming Week celebration kicked off on Monday, April 28th, and will run through Sunday, May 4th. Whether you’re looking for a new headset, an internal SSD, or other gaming essentials, there are plenty of deals to explore. That being said, not every discount is worth your time and money — in fact, most aren’t — so we took the liberty of sifting through the deals to bring you the very best.

From premium headsets like Sony’s InZone H9 and mice like the Glorious Model D to games like Resident Evil 4, Street Fighter 6, and Visions of Mana, here are the deals actually worth shelling out for.

$168

Sony’s wireless gaming buds offer low latency, active noise cancellation, and support for both Bluetooth and USB-C.

  • If you’re looking for a budget headset, Razer’s wired BlackShark V2 is on sale at Amazon for $35.99 ($15 off), which is $1 shy of its lowest price to date. The comfy, lightweight headset features a 3.5mm audio cable, so while it’s primarily designed for gaming on an Xbox Series X and Series S, it’s also compatible with PCs. It also features crisp sound and leather-like ear cups, as well as a noise-canceling cardioid mic and a truly excellent tactile knob on the left ear cup that allows you to quickly adjust the volume.
  • You can grab a Meta Quest 3 with a carrying case, a three-month trial of Meta Quest Plus, and a copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow at Amazon for $544.64 (about $25 off), which is $6 shy of the bundle’s all-time low. Meta’s last-gen virtual reality headset is slimmer and more comfortable than the newer Quest 3S, with higher-resolution pancake lenses, a wider field of view, and a dedicated depth sensor for more immersive mixed reality experiences. Read our review.

$270

Western Digital’s speedy SN7100 M.2 SSD delivers read speeds of up to 7250 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6900MB/s. It’s also compatible with a wide range of devices, including consoles, laptops, and handheld gaming PCs.

$1050

Hisense’s U7 features a 165Hz panel with variable refresh rate support (VRR) and an automatic low-latency mode. It also features full-array local dimming and Google’s TV software, along with Dolby Atmos support for an even more immersive sound experience.

  • The Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 is currently on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo for $129.99 ($20 off), which is about $13 shy of its best price to date. The handy, midrange macro controller features 15 programmable LCD buttons you can use to create shortcuts for various computing and smart home tasks, allowing you to quickly change your Slack status, hit the lights, and carry out a host of actions with the touch of a button. The MK.2 model also features a detachable stand and user-swappable faceplates, letting you add a bit more customization to your setup.
  • If you plan on sticking with your Nintendo Switch or Switch OLED for the foreseeable future, the PDP Travel Case Plus Glow is on sale at Amazon in a variety of designs starting at just $14.99 ($10 off). The inexpensive carrying case features a protective 3D-molded design, a handle, and pockets for stowing game cartridges and other accessories; it also sports an integrated stand, if you find your console’s built-in kickstand to be lacking.

$59

CRKD’s cradle-style controller for the Nintendo Switch adds four programmable rear buttons, gyro motion controls, and rumble. It also offers Bluetooth support and lets you play games while docked to a TV.

  • You can pick up a physical copy of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection for the Nintendo Switch at Amazon for $26.99 ($23 off), which is a new low price. The classic arcade bundle features seven 2D fighting titles that can be played either solo or online, including X-Men: Children of the Atom (1994), Marvel Super Heroes (1995), and Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (2000).
  • The HyperX QuadCast S is available for $99.99 ($60 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Target, which is $10 shy of its record-low price. In terms of recording quality, the original model — not to be confused with the newer QuadCast 2 S — maxes out at 16-bit/48kHz, but it still delivers solid voice and audio quality for the price thanks to multiple pickup patterns. The USB-C mic also features attractive LED lighting, which can be further customized using HyperX’s companion app.

$20

The 2023 iteration of Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the 2005 GameCube classic. The updated title features a massive graphical overhaul and new mechanics, yet remains true to its horror-action roots. Read our review.

  • Amazon is selling the original Glorious Model D Gaming Mouse in black for $26.99 ($23 off), which is $2 shy of its best price to date. The ultra-lightweight wired mouse weighs just 68 grams and features an ergonomic build with a right-slanted design for enhanced comfort. It also sports six customizable buttons and a 1,000Hz polling rate, as if the adjustable RGB lighting and honeycomb design weren’t enough.
  • If you’re looking to upgrade your streaming setup, the first-gen Elgato Key Light is on sale at Amazon and B&H Photo for $139.99 ($20 off), nearly matching its best price to date. The Wi-Fi-enabled LED panel is designed specifically for streamers and content creators, and as such, it delivers up to 2,800 lumens of adjustable brightness. You can also easily tweak the color temperature of the clamp-style light, which can wirelessly connect to your smartphone, PC, and other devices.

$198

The H9 is at the top end of Sony’s InZone gaming headsets. It features active noise cancellation, compatibility with both PCs and the PlayStation 5, and can simultaneously connect to two devices (one over 2.4GHz wireless and one over Bluetooth).

  • You can grab a physical copy of Street Fighter 6 for the Xbox Series X / S for $27.99 ($32 off) or for the PlayStation 5 for $29.95 ($30 off), which is the lowest price we’ve seen on either configuration. The latest installment is a fantastic addition to Capcom’s long-running fighting series, with smooth gameplay, great visuals, and a new single-player mode that lets you explore the world with your own fighter. Read our review.
  • You can grab a physical copy of Visions of Mana for the PS5 or Xbox Series X at Amazon for $34.99 ($25 off), an all-time low. Square Enix’s long-awaited action RPG marks the first main entry in the Mana series in almost 20 years, and though it suffers from a few flaws, it features a rewarding class system, lush environments, and a memorable cast of characters. The Amazon edition also includes a sticker set, but is otherwise identical to the standard edition.
  • Samsung’s beefy 49-inch Odyssey G9 gaming monitor is on sale for $949.99 ($650 off) at Amazon, marking one of its better prices to date. The curved ultrawide is loaded with features, including an OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, great gaming performance, and a speedy 0.03ms response time. It’s also wonderful to look at, unsurprisingly, thanks to its deep contrast levels and support for HDR10 and HDR10 Plus.

A picture of the Atari 2600 Plus on a gray background with a 10-in-1 game cartridge in the system and a CX40 Plus joystick controller to its left.A picture of the Atari 2600 Plus on a gray background with a 10-in-1 game cartridge in the system and a CX40 Plus joystick controller to its left.

$110

The Atari 2600 Plus is a smaller version of the Atari 2600, featuring HDMI and USB-C ports. The wood-adorned console comes with a 10-in-1 game cartridge and supports both 2600 and later 7800 game cartridges, as well as Atari’s original joystick and paddle controllers.

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