I’ve spent Prime Day hunting for glorious retro gaming gadgets — whether you want to play nostalgic Nintendo games on your Switch 2 or are after a classic console, these are my personal highlights
I’m a massive retro gaming nerd so I’m always looking out for fantastic retro gaming gadgets — here are a handful of the best I’ve spotted this Prime Day.
Ludicrously excited about the announced remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time? Yeah, me too. Unfortunately, I also have issues with delaying gratification, so waiting months for it to be released feels interminable to me. Fortunately, there are lots of other nostalgic purchases available this Prime Day, so if you're as into retro gaming as I am, let me introduce you to a few of my faves.
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My core memories of gaming were formed in about 1990. That's why I love retro gaming, as it enables me to relive those halcyon days when most beloved characters were just 16 pixels high, and soundtracks sounded like a modem composing free jazz. Pixel art, chiptune sound effects, and awkwardly translated dialogue will never cease to charm me.
That's why I'm always on the lookout for fun retro consoles and accessories. If it gives me an excuse to complete Chrono Trigger for the 12th time or be terrified by the low-poly horror of Silent Hill all over again, I'm in. And, fortunately, this Prime Day has supplied plenty of great retro gaming deals to tide both of us over until The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake or Final Fantasy VII Revelation drops at last.
If you're not on the hunt for gadgets you once owned 30 years ago, you can find plenty of deals on cutting-edge tech on our Amazon Prime Day US live blog.
Retro console & accessories sale — top picks
- Nintendo SNES Classic Edition: now $109.98 at Walmart (was $
129.95) - Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition: now $139.99 at Amazon (was $
169.99) - 8BitDo N64 Bluetooth Controller: now $39.24 at Amazon (was $
44.99)
Retro consoles & accessories — US deals
Pros
- Two controllers in box
- Great selection of classics
- Star Fox 2 is a great addition
Cons
- Controller cords could be longer
- Front port cover is a little flimsy
- No AC adapter in UK box
Pros
- OG Pac-Man is a stone cold classic
- Super-cute nostalgic design
- Backwards compatibility is great
Cons
- CX40+ joystick is still stiff
- Pac-Man 2600 is as weak as you remember
- New Atari cartridges too pricey
Pros
- Two controllers in every box
- Some interesting game choices
- Built-in memory cards
Cons
- Some games didn’t age well
- Limitations on resume points
- Limited nostalgia factor
More Prime Day deals in the US
- Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
- Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
- Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
- Back-to-school tech: 48% off laptops, headphones & tablets
- Cheap TVs: Samsung, Sony & LG from $89.99
- Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
- Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
- Smartwatches: up to $250 off Garmin & Apple
- Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34
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