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As our resident senior tech editor, I’ve been covering the PS5 throughout its entire journey. I reviewed the console when it first came out in 2020, helped readers find one during the hectic PS5 restock days and am always keeping tabs on Sony’s many hardware refreshes and ever-growing list of games to make sure you know what to actually buy. Four years later and with a little help from outdoors editor and Elden lord Kai Burkhardt, I feel confident telling you what deals are actually worth it for Amazon Prime Day 2024.
There weren’t massive discounts on the PS5 console itself, but there have been plenty of discounted accessories and games that caught my eye. Prime Day is a great time to score good deals on stuff you need for your PS5 anyway, like a spare controller or an internal SSD to make room for extra PS5 games (trust me, your internal storage will fill up). Whether you’re a longtime PS5 owner or are finally ready to jump to Sony’s next generation, here are the best Amazon Prime Day deals that are still live for PlayStation fanatics.
Amazon Prime Day PS5 console deals
As someone who remembers when the PS5 was near-impossible to find, it's nice to see that the newest slim model is consistently available — and for a decent discount to boot.
Amazon Prime Day PS5 accessory deals
Be honest. You haven't cleaned your PS5 since you got it, have you? Well, now's the time to change that with this $8 cleaning kit. Seriously, it's so dusty.
The PlayStation Portal is a great way to play your PS5 games away from your TV, but it inexplicably lacks a carry case out of the box. This popular, well-rated and deeply discounted accessory set solves that problem while also throwing in a protective cover for the handheld itself and a screen protector to keep your display safe from scratches.
Perfect for racing fans, this wheel and pedal setup for Logitech will help you get a more realistic driving experience right at home.
I bought this handy PS5 controller charger during Prime Day last year, and it's become an invaluable part of my setup since. Nab it close to its lowest price while you can.
Make yourself look crisp while streaming on Twitch or YouTube with this highly rated PlayStation camera, which is a few bucks shy of its best price.
My PS4 Hori Fighting Commander got me through countless hours of furious fighting-game mashing and still holds up roughly eight years later. The new PS5 version has even more ergonomic and versatile controls, and it's a great pickup for fighting or arcade game enthusiasts at this new low price.
Why shell out $200 for a PlayStation Portal when you can just stream your PS5 games to your phone and clip on a Backbone? I love this mobile gaming controller, which works great with local games, streaming services and, of course, PlayStation Remote Play for those times when your loved ones have taken over the TV.
I've long sung the praises of our favorite wireless gaming headset, thanks to its supple ear cups and easy cross-platform compatibility, but it's an especially great pickup at this discounted price.
Adding an SSD to my PS5 has been a game-changer; I no longer have to keep deleting games to make room for new ones. This super-popular WD_Black model is one of the best options for that, especially at this deep discount.
Amazon Prime Day PS5 game deals
One of the best deals I've seen on a recent blockbuster, this discount gets you last year's well-liked Assassin's Creed game for more than 50% off.
I haven't played this series since it was called NCAA Football back in the early 2000s, but seemingly everyone I know is loving its grand return for 2024. You can nab this relatively new release for its lowest price yet.
I've sunk way too many hours into WWE 2K24, which I paid an absurd amount to play as early as possible. You can do the same —?and enjoy one of the richest wrestling experiences out there right now —?for significantly less.
One of the best games of 2023 (and one that I really need to go back and finish), Jedi: Survivor's thrilling lightsaber action can be had for close to its lowest price right now.
A good chunk of my January and February was lost to mastering combos and grinning at the campy story mode in this excellent fighter. It's been cheaper but is still a great price for one of 2024's best games.
This remaster of The Last of Us Part 2 is the definitive version of one of Sony's best games — and a great way to prepare yourself for season two of the HBO show.
How we picked the best PS5 deals for Amazon Prime Day
Deal hunting in the console gaming world can be a little tricker than other categories. Major consoles rarely see significant discounts, and first-party accessories more or less stay in the same price ranges year-round. As such, we start where we always do: by scouring Amazon for the hardware and games we already like and then using price tracking tools to determine if any of these savings are actually significant. If we recommend a deal on an accessory or game, it means that it’s something we’ve actually used or played —?or at least have enough trust around its manufacturer to give it a thumbs-up.
Why you should trust CNN Underscored’s tech editor
I’ve been covering technology full-time for 11 years and have been an avid gamer for about 30. My apartment is littered with consoles, headsets and controllers, and when I’m not writing about tech, I’m usually obsessing over the latest fighting game or winding down with something chill. I’ve reviewed the PS5 itself at launch and have tested tons of games and accessories since then, meaning most of my recommendations above are based on hands-on experience — and, in many cases, include stuff I’ve bought with my own money.
Kai Burkhardt is an editor at CNN Underscored who covers outdoors, pets and sustainability. He's based in Boulder, Colorado, and he enjoys rock climbing, trail running and watching his two dogs, Miso and Dashi, compete in dog sports.
Mike Andronico is CNN Underscored's senior tech editor, overseeing coverage of smartphones, computers, audio and just about anything else you might find in the electronics aisle. You can find him hunting for retro video games, hanging with his French bulldog and playing with his band, Ghost Tour.
