Free Gaming Perks You Didn't Know About Ahead Of Amazon Prime Day Sale
For those of you who don't already know, Amazon Prime Day 2026 is almost here.
Running from June 23 to 26, the four-day sale will see generous discounts across all categories on the site, including tech, fashion, beauty and home.
It's well known for being the best time of year to secure a bargain, but shoppers often forget it's a rare chance to snag a gaming deal.
From consoles and new releases to chairs and headphones, you can expect to find some generous discounts on top brands including PlayStation, LEGO and Nintendo.
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We'll keep you posted as deals drop but if you simply can't wait that long, did you know that Amazon Prime members can already claim free gaming perks?
Find out more below.
Is Prime Gaming Free With Prime Membership?
Every month, Prime members can access new games at no additional cost via Amazon Luna Standard, previously known as Prime Gaming.
An impressive library, the cloud gaming service offers hundreds of free titles, downloads, expansions and premium currency.
Depending on what you're craving, there's everything from arcade games and immersive adventure to RPG, shooter and horror.
For instance, there's a strong line-up this month worth up to $87.
For June, Prime members can claim 18 PC games at no additional cost with both AAAs and indies on offer.
We're talking the likes of Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered and Paradise Killer.
As though that isn't enough to keep you busy, you will also receive a free Twitch subscription when you sign up for Amazon Prime.
You can sign up for a 30-day Amazon Prime trial here.
A monthly subscription costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year.
Shop Early Amazon Prime Deals Now
$10 Off Game Pre-orders
At the time of writing, you can also receive $10 off game pre-orders for select titles.
According to Amazon, the promotional credit will be automatically added to your Amazon account around 35 days after the game is shipped or digitally delivered.
You will be emailed when the credit is added.
Is Prime Day Only For Prime Members?
Prime Day is designed to be a members-only shopping event, so you’ll need to have an active Amazon Prime membership to shop the sale.
It's worth signing up to receive a few additional perks, too.
Prime members will receive early access to select Lightning Deals, meaning you'll be able to shop some discounts up to 30 minutes before non-members.
Other perks include access to Prime Video, Amazon Luna and Amazon Music Prime.
Early deals have started to drop online across gaming here.
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