Lifehacker lists RG52MINI handheld and Amazon Fire TV Stick deals for October Prime Day

Both devices are discounted for Amazon's Oct. 6‑7 Prime Big Deal Days, with specs and streaming features detailed.

By Felo News Desk · Published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:50:45 GMT

Lifehacker reported that the RG52MINI retro handheld game console is priced at $95 and the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is available for $38 during Amazon's October Prime Day sale.

What happened

On October 7, 2026, Lifehacker listed a deal for the RG52MINI handheld console, noting its 5.5‑inch 720×1280 IPS screen, 2.0 GHz processor, and 2 GB + 4 GB RAM configuration. The article said the device supports the EmuELEC emulator and Wi‑Fi for multiplayer and ROM downloads. The same outlet published a separate deal on October 6, 2026 for the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, describing a price of $37.99—a 45 % discount from the list price—along with 4K streaming, Wi‑Fi 6, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, and Alexa integration.

What the reports add

Lifehacker’s handheld console story highlighted the ability to play “over 20,000 games” and mentioned that the device can download ROMs directly without a PC. The Fire Stick piece emphasized that the device can also be used for gaming via Luna or Xbox Game Pass, supporting titles such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Hogwarts Legacy.

What was said

Stephen Johnson, senior staff writer at Lifehacker, wrote that the RG52MINI “offers a game system that can play everything from prehistoric titles like Pong to fifth‑generation games like Metal Gear Solid for less than you probably spent trying to beat Dragon’s Lair.” In the Fire Stick article, Johnson noted that the stick “provides a lot of entertainment for $38” and that users can “just hit the voice remote button and talk to the digital assistant to get show recommendations, ask questions … or just have a little conversation about any topic at all.”

How it came about

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days run from October 6‑7, 2026, as detailed in several Felo News pieces covering early and main‑day deals. The sale, often called October Prime Day, offers deep discounts on electronics for Prime members. Lifehacker’s listings are part of the broader wave of promotions highlighted by Felo’s earlier coverage of board‑game, Nintendo Switch, and other tech discounts during the same Prime Day period.

Key facts

The RG52MINI retro handheld console is priced at $95 during October Prime Day. (lifehacker.com)
The RG52MINI features a 5.5‑inch 720×1280 IPS screen, 2.0 GHz processor, and 2 GB + 4 GB RAM. (lifehacker.com)
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is listed for $37.99, a 45 % discount. (lifehacker.com)
The Fire Stick supports 4K streaming, Wi‑Fi 6, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, and Alexa voice control. (lifehacker.com)
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days run Oct. 6‑7, 2026.