Best PS5 Deals for Prime Day: Discounts on Games, SSDs, and More [IGN]

PS5 Games On Sale for Prime Day

I’m personally looking for even more games to play on my PS5 going into the second half of the year, so I’ve tracked down the best deals on PlayStation games for Prime Day. There are some great offers up for grabs as well, with my personal favorites including Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Elden Ring, Persona 3 Reload, and God of War: Ragnarok all getting big price cuts for the shopping event.

Best Monitor for PS5 Prime Day Deals

Gaming monitors have come a long way in the past few years, and there’s now more options than ever at even more affordable prices. Some of the best monitors for PS5 are even on sale during Prime Day, so this is a wonderful opportunity to save and complete or upgrade your setup. One of my favorite deals is definitely on the AOC Agon PRO AG324UX 32” Gaming Monitor which is down to $499 in the Prime Day sale.

This is a wonderful 32-inch monitor that features HDMI 2.1 ports, 4K resolution, and 144Hz 1ms. It’s perfect for PS5 and well worth the investment at this price. Plus, if you’re happy with 1440p instead of 4K, the 27-inch version is also discounted and down to just $249.99 as well, which is another huge discount.

Best PlayStation Portal Accessory Prime Day Deals

PlayStation Portal is basically a DualSense controller with an 8-inch LCD screen in the middle of it. It lets you stream games from your PS5 at up to 60fps, with a 1080p screen resolution, so it should look plenty sharp considering the screen’s dimensions. Essentially, it lets you play your PS5 games from anywhere in your home, or even anywhere away from home if you have a solid internet connection. If you’ve already secured one in 2024, then here’s some great accessories to consider alongside.

Best Headset for PS5 Prime Day Deals

Big news, my pick of the best PS5 headsets is on sale for Prime Day 2024. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless is down to just $119.99 in the sale, a significant 33% drop from its $179.99 list price. I love this headset, and personally use it at home during every multiplayer session on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, or just when chatting over Discord.

It features a fabulous out-of-the-box audio setup and an extremely generous battery life which is good for lazy gamers like myself. With top tier audio quality and comfort without an eye-watering price tag, this is the best wireless gaming headset to buy during the Prime Day sales. It got a 9/10 IGN, with reviewer Matt Adler stating: “Simultaneous Bluetooth audio, improved battery life, and a lighter design make the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 the midrange headset to beat.”

Racing Wheel for PS5 Prime Day Deals

The best racing wheels for PS5 put you right in the driver’s seat for games like Gran Turismo 7 and F1 24. Sure, a PS5 controller gets the job done, but there’s nothing like the exhilarating rumble of a racing wheel to make you feel like you’re tearing up the track. Get ready for an immersive, heart-pounding experience as you burn rubber on the virtual asphalt.

Best PS5 Controller Deals for Prime Day

Let me get the bad news out the way first, DualSense controllers are not on sale for Prime Day this year. I know, it’s disapointting, especially when we’ve seen a reasonable offer on the controllers pretty consistently during the Prime Day sales over the past few years. But, that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to discuss. Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller is down to $69.99 for Prime Day. That’s a $30 discount for Prime members, and well worth considering if you want to play PS5 games handheld via streaming but don’t want to shell out for the PlayStation Portal.

Is it Better to Buy a New Console on Prime Day or Black Friday?

Prime Day often lacks the punchy console deals that we often see during long Black Friday sales. For example, last year saw the launch of the PS5 Slim which Sony quickly bundled with Spider-Man 2 or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and knocked $50 off the list price.

That was the most popular deal of Black Friday, and a good indicator that it’s worth waiting on a decent console deal. It’s also worth keeping in mind potential mid-gen refreshes like the PS5 Pro, which could usher in bundle deals or price drops for every other PS5 when it launches. There’s lots to consider, but for now I think it’s safe to say it’s better waiting for Black Friday to buy a console.

Should You Wait For the PS5 Pro?

PS5 Pro feels like it’s been officially announced, but in reality it’s currently heavily rumored. Earlier this year nalysts reported to CNBC it’s anticipated Sony will release a ‘Pro’ variant of the PS5 in the latter half of 2024. Insider Gaming also reported that the PS5 Pro is “aiming for a tentative holiday 2024 release.” So should you wait for the PS5 Pro before buying anything?

If you’re waiting on buying a PS5 console in general, possibly; if you’re willing to spend a rumored ~$600 on a video game console. Otherwise, the standard PS5 will do you just fine and all of the deals we’ve mentioned in this article will work for both iterations of the console, so there’s no need to wait for the next mid-gen refresh. Should you wait for the PS6? Also no.

What are Must-Have Accessories for the PS5?

PS5 has a slew of interesting accessory options, but the must-haves are dependant on your playstyle. If you’re a single player guru who sticks to 200 hour Elden Ring playthroughs, then it’s unlikely you want a top of the line gaming headset for comms on Warzone. But, if multiplayer is more your vibe, then by all means shell out $100+ for the best headset possible. Personally, an SSD is the must-have accessory for PS5, as it’ll relieve so must stress and time in the longrun, especially with how big games are getting. Otherwise, my next best suggestion is a premium controller like the Razer Wolverine V2 Pro or DualSense Edge, but only if they’re on sale.

What Is Amazon Prime Day?

Prime Day is a great opportunity to save some serious cash on your favorite hobbies, at least in my view. The annual summer sale features discounts on thousands of items, with new lightning deals every hour that you won’t want to miss.

As one of the biggest sales events outside of Black Friday, it attracts many companies, including those outside of Amazon, offering exclusive discounts available only on Prime Day. If you’re already a Prime member, you can access the sale without much bother. But, there’s also a free 30-day trial if you’re intrigued and just want to check out some of the new discounts.

Prime Day is absolutely one of the best times to buy physical video games and although you might not find discounts on major consoles during the sale, there are still plenty of deals to check out for Switch, PS5, and Xbox.

Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.