As a lover of retro games and retro gaming devices, big sales events like Amazon Prime Day prove to be essential. I'm always on the look out for a bargain on a new mini or full-size arcade unit, reissued console, or yet another handheld to add to my collection.
And even though 2026 is proving to be challenging for the hobby, with new devices more scarce due to the ongoing RAM crisis, there are plenty of deals on existing goodies to be had.
I've been scouring Amazon for the very best and will continue to do so throughout Prime Day – which runs from today to the end of play Friday, 26 June. You can find out my recommendations right here.
Remember, you will need to be an Amazon Prime member to get most of the deals I find, but if you're not already, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial before a subscription fee is taken from your account.
I'll also hunt down some US deals, so if you're in the States, there should be something for you too.
Top 5 editor's picks:
Back in black
Released at the tail end of last year, this special edition of The C64 Mini features 25 classic Commodore 64 games and a console-like experience. It's very plug and play.
You can even add your own game ROMs via USB and play them in 720p over HDMI.
It's not exactly a Prime Day deal, but you can get The C64 Mini Black Edition for just £64.95 right now (down from £89.99) and the best news is you don't even need to be a Prime member.