But one way you can lighten the load is to just start with a gaming laptop, which packs in everything you need to get started in PC gaming without all the extra pieces. Of course, gaming laptops can be expensive, too, but plenty of budget options also exist.

Laptops are a popular item to buy during Amazon Prime Day, and for good reason. They can be a critical upgrade, especially at prices this low.

Get discounts on consoles, first-party Nintendo games, and recent PlayStation and Xbox releases before Prime Day is over for the year.