Here's how to build the ultimate Xbox setup during Prime Day: My tips to save on 5 gaming essentials

Xbox Series X | was $499.99 now $449.99 at Best Buy ($329.99 with eligible trade-in)

While this isn't quite the best price we've seen on the Xbox Series X, it's still a solid deal. The game library of the Xbox Series X gets better by the month, and with titles like Fable and Monster Hunter Wilds around the corner, it's a great time to grab an Xbox.

👀See at: Best Buy

✅Perfect for: Someone that wants to play new Xbox games in the highest quality

❌Avoid if: You want to save money and get an Xbox Series S instead

🔎Our experience: Xbox Series X review

💰Price check: $560 at Amazon (includes Diablo 4!) | $498 at Walmart

🤔Why Best Buy? If you trade in a "similar device," like an older console, you can get up to $120 off, AND Best Buy throws in a $25 store gift card. That brings the console value to $329.99 post-trade-in, and the gift card can reduce the price of a second controller or a new game!

LG C4 | was $1,014.99 now $896.99 at Walmart

The best TV for the Xbox Series X is at its best price ever. The LG C4 has four HDMI 2.1 ports and supports Dolby Vision Gaming HDR, VRR, ALLM, NVIDIA G-Sync, and AMD FreeSync Premium. It also features a 4K OLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate.

👀See at: Amazon or Best Buy

✅Perfect for: Gamers who want to get the best experience when using an Xbox Series X, Xbox Series X, or PS5.

❌Avoid if: You already have an LG C3 or need the best audio quality without adding a soundbar.

💰Price check: $946.99 at Amazon

Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S | was $149.99 now $129.99 at Amazon

Games take up a lot of room on your system, so you'll need to expand your Xbox Series X|S if you want a bunch of games on your console. This card gets you 1TB of space and is plug-and-play.

👀See at: Amazon

✅Perfect for: If you need more space for your big games on Xbox.

❌Avoid if: You enjoy uninstalling games to make room for new titles.

🔎Our experience: Seagate Expansion Card review

💰Price check: $150 at Best Buy

Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S (1TB) + Game Drive for Xbox (2TB) Dual Pack | was $249 now $199 at Walmart

This bundle comes with a 1TB Seagate Expansion Card that's quick enough for Xbox Series X|S games and a 2TB HDD that is perfect for backward compatible games. The deal also snags you a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

👀See at: Walmart

✅Perfect for: Those who want an all-in-one solution to massively expand their Xbox Series S storage, both for native Xbox Series X|S games and older backward compatible Xbox titles.

❌Avoid if: You want a faster SSD that can load older backward compatible games with comparable performance to the Xbox Series S itself, as this 2TB HDD will perform closer to an Xbox One.

🔍Our review: Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S review | Windows Central

Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma Wired Controller (White) | was $149.99 now $59.00 at Walmart

RGB Lighting, tight controls, and remappable joysticks make the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma an excellent gamepad for Xbox or PC gaming.

👀See at: Walmart | Razer | Best Buy (Black)

✅Perfect for: Players looking for a wired controller with tight, responsive controls and comfy ergonomics.

❌Avoid if: You prefer using wireless controllers to avoid having to deal with the cable management issues of wired controllers.

🔎Our experience: Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma review: Razer's Xbox controller almost feels like cheating

💰Price check: $79.99 at Amazon

🤔Why Walmart? Walmart is one of the top retailers in the world that provides consumers with a wealth of products at modest prices, reliable customer service, and lucrative deals you won't find at any other retailer. If you sign up for a Walmart Plus membership, you will gain access to all kinds of useful perks like 12-hour early access to deals, free grocery deliveries, a subscription to Paramount+, and much more.