The Verge Apr 29, 03:14 PM
The best deals we found during Amazon’s Gaming Week The Deluxe edition of Elden Ring Nightreign comes with DLC and is on sale. | Image: Bandai Namco
Amazon’s annual Gaming Week is bringing discounts on video games, accessories, and PC components through May 4th. This event is smaller than Amazon’s other sales, but there are some genuinely good deals. This year, we’ve found deals on popular titles like Elden Ring Nightreign, plus rare discounts on the Nex Playground console and on top-notch Nintendo Switch 2 controllers like the EasySMX S10. We’ve also found discounts on an assortment of laptops, monitors, and other gaming gear, some of which are happening at Amazon and other retailers, too.
Nex Playground
The Nex Playground is a motion-controlled console that uses its built-in camera to track your movements as you play on the TV. Designed for ages five and up, it comes with games like Fruit Ninja and Whack-a-Mole Deluxe. You can download more games, including titles featuring popular characters like Elmo, with a paid Play Pass subscription.
Where to Buy:
$299 $239 at Amazon
$299 $239 at Best Buy
$299 $239 at Walmart
You can buy the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor for $324.99 ($125 off) at Amazon, which is its second-best price to date. The impressive eight-core processor can handle multitasking without slowing down, with fast clock speeds, surprising efficiency when under pressure, and a lot of cache memory compared to other models at this price point. AMD’s 3D V-Cache specializes in helping games run smoother and possibly faster, depending on the capabilities of your other components. Read our review.
Razer’s Basilisk V3 Pro wireless gaming mouse is on sale for $129.99 ($30 off), its second-best price, at Amazon and Best Buy. The accessory features a 35K DPI optical sensor, which lets gamers achieve more precise aim no matter their sensitivity preferences. It offers 13 programmable buttons, while Razer’s HyperScroll tilt wheel lets you lets you choose between controlled scrolling and quicker, free-spin scrolling. As a bonus, you also get customizable RGB lighting.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PlayStation 5)
The middle game in Square Enix’s trilogy of remakes, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth continues the reimagining of the classic PS1 RPG with modern visuals, an expansive open world, new gameplay elements, and even better character development.
Where to Buy:
$69.99 $29.99 at Amazon
$69.99 $29.99 at Walmart
$69.99 $29.99 at Best Buy
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Gold Edition for PlayStation 5 includes the base game and all major DLC for just $15.99 ($14 off) at Amazon. The game was the series’ first attempt at delivering scares in a first-person perspective, though it doesn’t betray its survival horror roots. Set partly in a rundown Louisiana home, players take on the role of Ethan Winters as he tries to find his missing wife. Read our Resident Evil 7 review.
The white Razer Raiju V3 Pro wireless controller is on sale for $169.99 ($50 off) at Amazon, marking its second-best price so far. Designed