Unfortunately, Amazon appears to have done away with its video game pre-order discounts, but it’s recently been trying a new strategy with game-specific exclusives. The Final Fantasy 14 Online promotion, which offers an (adorable) free Black Fat Chocobo mount with any video game purchase, is still available. Wolfenstein: Youngblood comes with an exclusive controller skin when you buy from Amazon.
And this week there seems to be an unusually large number of video games getting deep discounts, thanks to Amazon coupons. It’s unclear whether this is a part of the company’s Prime Day lead-up, a response to the Steam Summer Sale, or just a happy coincidence, but right now you can snag some good discounts on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One games.
Also of note this week: a new Humble Bundle focused on RPG sourcebooks, Walmart’s latest Nintendo Switch bundle, and an all-time-low price on our favorite wireless gaming mouse.
As always you can catch us on Twitter at @PolygonDeals throughout the week for more of the best deals in gaming!
Best console deal: Nintendo Switch bundle
Nintendo Switch + portable charger bundle
Walmart is often known to throw in a random accessory with a Nintendo Switch console to get around the lack of Nintendo sanctioned discounts. This time around it’s a portable power bank that attaches to the Switch itself, complete with its own kickstand.
Best video game deal: Spyro Reignited Trilogy
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
A bunch of video games are on sale at Amazon right now, including Devil May Cry 5 ($49.29), Crash Team Racing ($27.99), Shadow of the Tomb Raider ($17.49), Resident Evil 2 ($27.99), Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice ($47.35), and Yakuza 0 ($13.57). But I’m particularly partial to this angry little purple dragon. Spyro Reignited Trilogy is down to its lowest price ever, $23.98.
Best tabletop deal: Humble RPG e-book bundle
5th Edition Beast of a Bundle
Humble’s latest bundle features RPG sourcebooks (most are compatible with Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition), including creature compendiums, maps and digital tokens, and pre-written adventures. Like most Humble Bundles, the rewards are tiered. Pay $1 to get a small selection of books and maps. $8 will unlock a few more, and for $15 you’ll get the whole bundle.
Logitech G703
Logitech’s G703 is Polygon’s pick for best wireless gaming mouse and it recently dropped in price from $99.99 to $54.99.
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