Prime Day retro gaming deals are live — curated picks and what to watch

Prime Day retro gaming deals are now live, and I’m curating the best discounts on classic consoles, controllers and accessories. Finding genuine bargains can be tricky—there are plenty of cheap, nasty clones and crummy handhelds—so I’ll only highlight offers that are worth buying.

I’m focusing on everything from affordable retro handhelds to plug-and-play systems and remakes with HDMI output, and I’ll keep an eye on upscalers if the right prices appear. Mostly I’ll give the thumbs up to retro tech I’ve tested extensively, so the picks here reflect gear I actually use.

Amazon Prime Day kicks off at midnight tonight and runs from June 23 to June 26. You will need a Prime membership for subscriber‑exclusive offers, though many discounts aren’t tied to the sale and retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart, Newegg and Woot will be running rival events.

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