Amazon Prime Day: Create the ultimate gaming setup with these great deals (US and UK)

Updated: 2019-07-15T18:29:07

Amazon Prime Day has arrived with plenty of fantastic deals that will allow gamers to upgrade their current setup, for much less than you’d expect.

Exclusively available for Prime members, Amazon is offering some excellent deals, but only for two days, with the promotion ending on July 16.

You’ll have to be quick to secure the best items before they sell out. Fortunately, we’ve sought through the best deals to take your gaming setup to the next level in both the US and the UK.

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Amazon Prime Day runs from July 15-16

Gaming PC

First and foremost, you need something that can run your favorite games. Depending on your budget, you might want to splash out on a high-end PC, capable of running games in the highest quality available. On the other hand, you may want to choose something slightly cheaper than can be upgraded over time.

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Amazon is offering an iBUYPOWER Pro Gaming PC for $1,199.00, reduced from $1,499.00 meaning you’d save a whopping $450. The PC features an NVIDIA Geforce RTX 2070 as well as 16GB of RAM meaning power won’t be an issue.

It also includes a free gaming keyboard and mouse to get you started!

The PC is excellent value for money.

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Other deals:

Cyberpower PC Gaming PC – $649.00
(Was $899.00)
HP Pavilion Gaming PC – $479.99
(Was $769.99)
Razer Blade 15 Gaming Laptop – $1,099.99
(Was $1,599.99)

Gaming Monitor

Secondly, you’ll need a monitor that is capable of displaying whatever game you decide to play, in the best quality. Gaming monitors are specifically designed to give you an advantage thanks to their refresh rate and response time.

Amazon has a Dell Gaming Monitor on offer for just $149.99, reduced from $249.99 meaning you’d save $100 to upgrade their setup elsewhere. The 27″ screen has a 2ms response time and is capable of outputting 144hz making it ideal for FPS games.

The monitor is perfect for games like Fortnite or Apex Legends.

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Other deals:

Acer 23.6” Gaming Monitor – $149.99
(Was $199.99)
Acer Curved 31.5” Gaming Monitor – $269.99
(Was $399.99)
Samsung Curved 32” Gaming Monitor – $299.00
(Was $399.99)

Gaming Keyboard

If you plan on ditching the controller, you’ll need to pick up a keyboard that is designed specifically for gaming. Thankfully, Amazon has plenty of offers from some of the best manufacturers.

Amazingly, they are offering a massive discount on the CORSAIR K95 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, now just $109.99, reduced from $199.99. It features Cherry MX keys to allow smooth transitions across the board as well as having six programmable macro keys. The RGB lighting makes any setup look clean.

The keyboard is quick and comfortable.

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Other deals:

HyperX Membrane Gaming Keyboard – $29.99
(Was $49.99)
Razer Huntsman Gaming Keyboard – $99.99
(Was $144.00)
CORSAIR K68 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – $79.99
(Was $99.99)

Gaming Mouse

As well as your keyboard, you’ll need a mouse that can also perform well in gaming. They come in many different shapes and sizes, with Amazon offering a wide variety of options from many different brands.

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One deal, in particular, stands out, with Amazon selling the Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse for only $24.99, reduced from $79.99 – a massive saving of $43.99. The mouse has 11 programmable buttons and 250 hours of battery life. Its high accuracy sensor is ideal for any game.

Side buttons allow you to bind important keys to your mouse.

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Other deals:

Razer Naga Gaming Mouse – $54.99
(Was $99.99)
SteelSeries Rival 600 Gaming Mouse – $49.99
(Was $79.99)
Logitech G502 Gaming Mouse – $34.99
(Was $84.99)

Gaming Headset

Your setup is almost complete, but you’ll need a gaming headset in order to hear your enemy’s footsteps on the battlefield. Headsets can be wired or wireless, but sound quality is a must to improve your awareness.

You can’t go wrong with the HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset which Amazon is offering for just $69.99, reduced from $99.99. It includes memory foam ear pads and a durable aluminum frame for a quality feel.

HyperX headsets are extremely durable.

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Other deals:

SteelSeries Arctis 7 Wireless Gaming Headset – $99.99
(Was $149.99)
CORSAIR Void Pro Gaming Headset – $59.99
($99.99)
HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset – $39.99
($49.88)

Elgato Streaming Equipment

Cam Link 4K ( $99.99)
HD60 S ( $119.99)
4K60 Pro ( $249.95)
Stream Deck ( $99.99)
Stream Deck Mini ( $59.99)
Key Light ( $149.99)
Green Screen ( $129.99)
Thunderbolt 3 Dock ( $199.99)
Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock ( $299.99)
Video Capture ( $59.95)

Gaming Consoles

Unlike the US, Amazon isn’t currently offering many special deals on gaming PC’s in the UK. However, there are plenty of deals on the various gaming consoles currently on the market.

One of the best deals is for the Xbox One S, priced at just £169.99, reduced from £314.79. The console comes with FIFA 19, Minecraft, Sea of Thieves, and Forza Horizon as well as an extra controller so you can game with your friends.

The Xbox includes four games to kickstart your gaming adventure.

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Other deals:

PS4 Red Dead Redemption 2 Bundle – £219.99
(Was £249.99)
Nintendo Switch with E-shop Credit – £299.99
(Was £326.99)