Prime Day: Tech Enthusiasts and PC Gamers Share Their Latest Acquisitions and Wishlist Items

07/09/2025
Discover the fascinating array of purchases and wishlists from the PC Gamer team and their dedicated community during the highly anticipated Prime Day sale. This report delves into the unexpected and essential items individuals are acquiring, demonstrating a mix of strategic upgrades, personal indulgences, and practical necessities.

Unveiling Prime Day: What's In Our Carts (And Yours!)

The Team's Commitment to Unearthing Deals and Your Engagement

We dedicate considerable effort to scouting attractive offers during major retail promotions like Prime Day, a task we undertake consistently throughout the year. Our diligence ensures we pinpoint the most advantageous deals on PC gaming equipment for our audience. Given our constant search for bargains, it's hardly surprising that we often find ourselves making purchases. We're keen to hear about your Prime Day experiences: what items have you been eyeing, what have you added to your virtual shopping cart in anticipation of price drops, and what have you ultimately purchased? Share your insights in the comments section below.

Personal Hauls: Beyond the Gaming Rig

My own Amazon shopping cart, pre-filled last week with hopeful discounts, surprisingly contained more non-PC gaming tech than anything else. The most technologically advanced item was an impressively affordable and compact Class D amplifier, the Fosi Audio BT20A Pro, available for just $80 for Prime members. This particular deal, rather than a gaming chair, motivated me to activate my complimentary 30-day Prime trial. Other practical items included a 12-pack of Amazon Basics rechargeable AA batteries for $9, essential for any parent, alongside Minecraft for the Switch, some stretchable, color-changing lizards, and glue gun sticks—proof that everyday needs prevail.

Team Acquisitions: From Microphones to Processors

Across the team, Monica secured a Razer Seiren V3 Mini microphone for $45, partly for its value and partly due to her preference for pink accessories. Jacob also contemplated this microphone, considering a switch from his current complex setup to a more user-friendly USB option. Andy indulged in a great deal on Gentleman Jack whiskey, inspiring thoughts of other premium spirits, and also sought a new mouse pad. Joshua, embodying the true PC gamer spirit, is searching for a new CPU and motherboard to replace his aging Ryzen 7 3700X, with the Ryzen 7 7800X3D at $341 being a strong contender given its past acclaim. Jake, however, made a practical purchase, a microwave, citing its 'replayability.' Rory is debating another Logitech G502X mouse for $115, a testament to the allure of peripheral collecting. James is still on the hunt for noise-cancelling headphones, such as the Sony XM4/5/6, but suitable deals remain elusive.

Join the Conversation: Your Prime Day Story

Now, we turn to you, our valued readers. What extraordinary items have captured your attention during this Prime Day? What deals have you snagged, or what tech treasures are you still deliberating over? Share your experiences and purchases below!