How Amazon Prime Day Deals Work
(GameSpot Xbox 360 News)

Amazon Prime Day is upon us. Starting at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 12 PM BT, Amazon kicks off a major site-wide sale on items ranging from video games and technology to baby gear and patio furniture. The only catch is that you have to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of the deals--but seeing as most people can get a free month of Prime for free, that`s hardly a barrier to item.Here are the different kinds of deals you`ll on Amazon Prime Day 2018.Early Access DealsWhile Prime Day is already going on in the UK, those in the US are still waiting. Thankfully, Early Access deals on Amazon devices and are already available now.Echo (second generation) -- $70 (was $100)Echo Dot -- $30 (was $50)Echo Plus -- $100 (was $165)Echo Show -- $130 (was $230)Echo Spot -- $100 (was $130)Fire TV Stick -- $20 (was $40)Spotlight DealsThese deals run for 24 hours and can take place during the lead-up to Prime Day or during Prime Day itself. Remember, though, that Prime Day is a 36 hour event, so not all Spotlight Deals will last the whole duration of Prime Day.Prime Day Exclusive DealsThese are deals that run the entire duration of Prime Day. Keep in mind that it`s still possible to miss out on them if they go out of stock.Lightning DealsOften the best deals Amazon offers on Prime Day are limited-time, limited-stock Lighting Deals. These can run out of stock fast, so the best way to keep up with them is through the Amazon app on your iOS or Android phone. You can get a sneak peek at the day`s Lighting Deals by pressing `Today`s Deal` in the top left app menu, then the `Upcoming` tab. Find a deal that you want and tap `Watch This Deal` to get notified when it starts. Happy deal hunting.