Prime Day is almost over. Video games and their accessories are never a sure bet when it comes to getting Amazon Prime Day deals. But we did find some great discounts hidden in Amazon's big sale.

Video game consoles have been a hot item all year long, thanks to people's craving for digital entertainment while taking shelter. Furthermore, the PS5 will be available in about a month, and both Sony and Amazon seem more interested in selling the new model than the old one--even though both companies are seriously struggling to keep up with the pre-order demand for Sony's latest system.

No Prime Day PS4 console deals have been announced yet, but they could come out later as Amazon clears out its PS4 inventory and prepares to stock up on the PS5. However, the focus should be on PS4 games rather than consoles. Currently, Amazon has very little PS4 inventory, and everything we've seen has been horribly overpriced; Best Buy, Target, and Walmart have the console on sale, but all sell it at standard retail prices.

One of the best deals on PS4 games is currently Marvel's Spider-Man: Game of the Year Edition for just $25. The upcoming Ubisoft games "Assassin's Creed Valhalla" and "Far Cry 6" can also be pre-ordered for $10 off each. And if you need more storage space for your PS4 game collection, you can get a Seagate 2TB drive for $61, a $49 discount; see our PS4 Deals page for more deals this month.

Amazon is not a prime (excuse the pun) retailer of the PS4. Last year's Black Friday saw some pretty decent console bundles, but there were no particularly impressive console deals on Prime Day. And while Prime Day 2020 is coming to a close soon, don't expect to see any PS4 console deals on Prime Day this year.

Still, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and other sites have PS4s in stock, especially the PS5, which is compatible with most PS4 games, so this is probably the last time buyers will want this particular system. This is especially since the PS5 is compatible with most PS4 games. Presumably, these three retailers will cut prices to get rid of their old inventory. On the other hand, this is probably the last chance to sell the PS4 at full price, and we may not see a price drop on the current model until after Black Friday or even Christmas.

Therefore, if Amazon does have a big PS4 sale, expect to see some real deals on games and accessories; the market for physical games is already much smaller than it was when the PS4 was launched, and Amazon would want to clear out its inventory ASAP. It's easy to see why. Likewise, this is the perfect time to get rid of PS4 accessories, which is both good and bad for buyers.

In theory, any PS4 accessory can be used with the PS5. Therefore, if there was a good deal on a controller or headset, now might be the time to get it. Unfortunately, not all PS4 accessories are created equal, and Prime Day represents a great opportunity for third-rate vendors looking to get rid of imitations before the cycle starts again with PS5.

So, here's what we recommend: focus on games and accessories, and don't expect big deals on game consoles. When it comes to controllers, make sure to buy only authorized Sony products, and when it comes to other accessories, stick to well-known brands like Turtle Beach, HyperX, and Seagate.

Before the Prime Day PS4 deals get into full swing, there is one more thing to consider. Similarly, is it worth it to buy PS4 games and accessories?

I mentioned a bit about accessories above, but I'll say it again: quality accessories from well-known brands will work fine on the PS5. Likewise, most PS4 games will work on the PS5. Just make sure that if you plan to buy discs, you intend to buy the regular PS5 version (not the digital version).

As for the PS4 console, my opinion is that it's not worth getting unless the PS4 Pro is under $250 or the standard PS4 is under $200, which is a truly eye-popping price. the PS5 is backwards compatible with most PS4 games, so Sony will have a console for years to come. You're better off buying a console that you can support; the PS4 isn't completely dead yet, but its days are numbered. And if you're going to spend a few hundred dollars anyway, you might as well get the latest gear.