Amazon’s secret 24-hour video game sale has Black Friday-level low…

December 11, 2025

If you blew off Black Friday or missed Cyber Monday, here’s one more shot to score major savings on some of the year’s biggest gifts in the gaming world…but it’s brief. To celebrate the 2025 Game Awards, Amazon discounted a ton of gaming titles and accessories, including the nominees.

The sale only runs for 24 hours, from 8 PM ET on Thursday, Dec 11 to 8 PM ET on Friday, Dec 12.

Consider this the sign from the universe you’ve been waiting for to get those holiday gifts for the gamers in your life. Below you’ll find a small sampling of what’s on sale. To shop the full list, head to the Gaming Awards landing page.

Nex Playground

A colorful cube-shaped projector, the Nex Playground.

A video game system like no other, the Nex Playground inspires the whole family to get up and move around during gameplay. With brand partnerships like “Bluey” and “Sesame Street”, kids will love staying active while playing with their favorite characters. Each Nex console comes with five games, but additional titles can be purchased through their library. This deal includes a travel case and a 12-month play pass.


Clair Obscur Expedition 33

PS5 game case for Expedition 33.

The less you know going in, the better. Just be prepared to play one of the most gorgeous games of all time.


Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Illustration of the video game cover for Sonic Racing Crossworlds on PS5, featuring Sonic in a blue race car surrounded by other characters and vehicles.

Sonic has always been a speedy little guy, so racing games just make sense for him and his crew. In Crossworlds, players compete in inter-dimensional races choosing from 45 different vehicles. Use items against your opponents to get ahead, but staying ahead is the trickiest part.


Split Fiction

Illustration of Split Fiction game box art.
Amazon

Grab your player 2 and strap in! This co-op puzzle adventure has players assuming control of a sci-fi writer and a fantasy writer helping each other through levels spanning both genres. It’s challenge and frustrating, but the juice is totally worth the squeeze.


Elden Ring NIGHTREIGN

Elden Ring Nightreign PS5 game case.

Set in the Elden Ring universe, this co-op survival game is a must-play for fans of the series or anyone looking to dive into an immersive fantasy world. The visuals alone make it worth the price of admission.


Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Illustration of the video game "Kingdom Come Deliverance II" for Playstation 5, depicting warriors in medieval combat with a castle in the background.

Step back into the 15th century as Henry, a man on a quest to avenge the murder of his parents. The actions you choose will effect how the story plays out, so think before you act. This one is a sequel, so if you haven’t played the original…it’s worth starting there.



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