Who doesn’t love a good sale? How about a good sale on already cheap gaming products? Lasting until March 31, the Amazon Spring Sale features an impressive array of discounts, and it seems to be highlighting budget video game accessories specifically. Whether you are a Nintendo fan or a PC gamer, you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg to get a high-quality experience; in fact, sometimes, cheaper items give you more bang for your buck. As there are hundreds of gaming items on sale, let’s pinpoint a few things that stand out as being particularly good deals.
Updated on March 28: Added a few more gaming items that are part of the Amazon Spring Sale.
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8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller
Sale Price: $25.49
- MSRP: $29.99
- Budget Alternative to the Nintendo Switch Pro 2 Controller ($89.99)
- Hall Effect Joysticks
Modern third-party controllers are fighting decades of bad press, as so many of us have terrible memories of using squishy gamepads that felt absolutely terrible. While these types of products are still around, a few reputable brands are available nowadays, and 8BitDo offers the best alternatives for the Nintendo Switch 1 and 2. Along with more premium versions that are a bit too close in price to the Pro 2 Controller, 8BitDo sells the Ultimate 2C, designed specifically for Nintendo’s systems (they have alternative versions for PC, too).
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At under $30, this controller offers value without sacrificing quality, and it even has additional R4/L4 buttons and Hall Effect Joysticks to nearly eliminate the risk of stick drift. If you mainly use handheld mode and only occasionally switch to docked, the Ultimate 2C might be a better option than spending 3x as much on the Pro 2 Controller. That said, if somebody games exclusively docked and uses their Switch 2 as their main console, they might want to consider getting the official controller. Ultimately, the Pro 2 still feels more premium than these budget options.
Check out the Ultimate 2C
The Ultimate 2C is a touch smaller than the norm, so please keep that in mind if you have bigger hands. Below, I’ve added a comparison photo showing my Ultimate 2C next to an Xbox controller and a DualSense. Not a huge difference, but it is there.
Flydigi Vader 5S Wired Controller for Xbox and PC
Sale Price: $47.99
- MSRP: $59.99
- More options than the standard Xbox controller
- Hall Effect Joysticks, Dual-Mode Triggers, 5 Programmable Buttons, Shortcuts, Grips Vibrations
- Only wired
Xbox has pretty much perfect controllers, and the latest standard model is discounted to $44.99 in the Amazon Spring Sale. You really cannot go wrong with that, but the Flydigi Vader 5S deserves consideration as it provides a slightly more premium and, well, elite experience than the basic Xbox controller. Officially licensed by Xbox, this gamepad uses Hall Effect sensors for its joysticks, something that official controllers seem reluctant to add. This significantly reduces the chance of stick drift developing.
Beyond that, the Vader 5S comes with customizable buttons, forceswitch triggers, quick profile switch, RPG light strip customization, a 3.5 connection, and adjustable tension Joysticks, all features that are hard to come by at this price point.
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Razer Basilisk V3 Wired Gaming Mouse
Sale Price: $58.99
- MSRP: $79.99
- An All-Around Great Mouse For The Price Tag
- Customizable Controls, Optical Sensor, Optical Mouse Switches
OK, this category is complicated. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to get a gaming mouse that will get the job done. There are plenty of budget mice that are pretty darn good, and I would recommend checking out Amazon’s offerings if you don’t want to spend more than $20. Honestly, it isn’t impossible to find a usable one for like $7 either; in fact, my older mouse was from a no-name brand and cost roughly that amount, and it worked fine for about 4 years.
After that mouse died, I switched to the Razer Basilisk V3, and I have had pretty much no complaints. Along with having a comfortable ergonomic design, the mouse’s buttons are sufficiently clicky and can be configured using Razer’s app. It has quite a wide selection of DPI levels, along with RGB colors that can be tweaked. The sensor is precise, allowing for accurate movement.
At $58.99 (on sale), the Razer Basilisk V3 is expensive for a gaming mouse but not for a premium one.
Check out Razer Basilisk V3
Razer Orochi V2 Mobile Wireless Gaming Mouse
Sale Price: $27.99
- MSRP: $69.99
- Ultra Lightweight Wireless Mouse
- Long Battery Life, Mechanical Switches, 18K DPI, Supports AA and AAA Batteries
The Basilisk V3 isn’t the only Razer mouse that is at a tempting price as part of the Amazon Spring Sale, and the Orochi V2 has an even bigger discount at 60%. Known for being super lightweight (under 60g), this model is one of Razer’s more popular brands, although it does feel a bit different than other mice due to its weight. The DPI offers a wide range of options, and the dual-battery support is extremely convenient.
Razer will never really be associated with budget products, and the Orochi V2 isn’t one when at full price; however, for less than $30, there really aren’t all that many mice that compare in terms of quality.
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Redragon K668 RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Sale Price: $34.99
- MSRP: $49.99
- A Solid Budget Wired Mechanical Keyboard
- 2 Sets of Keycaps, Red Switches, 100% Size
While passable gaming mice can be purchased for the price of two Starbucks coffees, mechanical keyboards are generally pricier. Don’t get me wrong, the days when you would have to spend $150 to get a decent one are long gone, and there are cheap options that are more than worth the money.
Redragon is pretty much THE budget brand for mice and keyboards, and it has a pretty mixed reputation. Still, their items are typically good for their price tag, and they work well as entry-level options for casual users. While the K552 is slightly cheaper, the K668 is the better mechanical keyboard, and it is only $3 more during the Amazon Spring Sale. I would definitely recommend spending the extra cash.
Equipped with red switches, the K668 looks great out of the box, and it even comes with a spare set of keycaps that allow for a tweak in aesthetic. It has RGB with a few different modes that can be toggled easily and quickly. This is also a full 100% keyboard, which is usually the better size for home desktops (unless somebody has limited space or wants an element of portability).
Check out Redragon K668
Fifine K669B USB Microphone
Sale Price: $23.99
- MSRP: $29.99
- Entry-Level Microphone
- Compatible with PS5
Technically, the Fifine K669B isn’t a gaming product, but microphones can be vital additions to a setup depending on the user’s needs. In most cases, a headset will be perfectly fine and perhaps even better than a standalone mic; however, there are benefits to going with the latter, beyond just using it for streaming or recording.
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The K669B will almost certainly have superior sound quality than a budget headset mic, the latter of which are often not that usable outside multiplayer games. Although not quite to the same level as mid-to-high-level microphones, the K669B will eliminate some of the background noise, making for a cleaner experience. It is even compatible with the PS4 and PS5.
Check out the Fifine K669B
Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones
Sale Price: $48
- MSRP: $69.99
- 50-Hour Battery
- On-Ear
- Microphone Included
Even more so than keyboards and mice, cheap headphones are a gamble, and there is a massive difference between a “bad” and “fine” pair. While fantastic headphones are hard to come by under $100, there are a couple of “great for the price” options, and Sony WH-CH520 is one of the best. Sony is among the biggest brands in tech, and this headphone serves as its budget entry-level headset.
For budget purchases, I would generally recommend “standard” headphones over gaming headsets, as they tend to be more reliable. They might not come with RGB, but they will also be usable outside the house.
The Sony WH-CH520 is lightweight and pretty comfortable, provided that the user prefers on-ear headphones. Although it won’t compare favorably to high-end alternatives, the sound quality is impressive for the price tag, as is the battery life. Even the microphone is usable, and the headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
Check out the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones
ASUS TUF Gaming 27” 1440P Monitor (VG27AQL5A)
Sale Price: $199
- MSRP: $249
- 210Hz
- IPS
- 0.3ms Response Time
Depending on somebody’s needs, their gaming monitor can be extremely cheap or expensive. If somebody is looking for a second screen to complement their main gaming one, they can easily pick up a 1080p 1ms monitor for less than $100, and quite a few are available as part of the Amazon Spring Sale. Although great for that role, these items’ budget constraints become quite apparent once they are promoted, and their stats are typically quite a bit outdated.
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Consequently, the ASUS VG27AQL5A would be a better option, as it is an example of a budget premium monitor. Besides being by a recognizable brand, the monitor’s specifications are wildly impressive for something that costs less than $300. 1440p is the sweet spot for most mid-tier gaming PCs, and 210fps is far more than most games require (or even allow). The 0.3ms response time is also absurd.
Check out the ASUS VG27AQL5A
ivoler 3-Pack Screen Protector Tempered Glass for Nintendo Switch 2
Sale Price: $6.29
- MSRP: $7.99
- Tempered glass, while the official Switch 2 screen protector is plastic
The Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case comes with a screen protector, which might seem like a solid deal since you can hit two birds with one stone. However, you should not take the screen protector into account when deciding whether to purchase the official carrying case, as there are simply many better options out there. This ivoler 3-pack is the only one I could find in the Amazon Spring Sale today, but it mostly serves as an example of all the options out there.
Along with containing 3 protectors, allowing users to cover multiple Switch 2s or providing room for error, the screen is also made of tempered glass, which presents more protection than just plastic. Despite the Switch 2 coming with a protective film, owners should prioritize installing a screen protector, and this is one area where third-party manufacturers outdo the official version.
Check out the ivoler 3-Pack Screen Protector
Orzly Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2
Sale Price: $21.17
- MSRP: $21.17
- Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case is $84.99; the Basic Carrying Case + Screen Protector is $39.99
Nintendo Switch 2 official accessories are almost universally pricey, and the all-in-one carrying case is probably the most egregious example. Unlike controllers, third-party cases are consistently pretty good, and some brands (like Orzly) have been doing their thing for years by this point. This particular carrying case is bigger than a basic carrying case but smaller than the all-in-one version; more importantly, it is cheaper than both.
This case should be able to hold the console, 20 game cards, an extra pair of Joy-Cons, charging cables, a power bank, and earbuds. That is a lot of space for under $25. Crucially, it has a water-resistant EVA shell which should be able to endure bumpy journeys.
Check out the Orzly Carrying Case
