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Many years ago, I was a gamer. I played Street Fighter, Mario Go Kart, and Zelda daily on my Super Nintendo Entertainment System (“Super NES”). My Street Fighter skills were superior to most if you don’t mind me saying.

Gaming has changed a lot since the days of Super NES and Sega Genesis. Increased demand and the internet have helped the video game industry to reach annual sales of 100 billion plus. The internet enables gamers to connect globally and play together in real-time.

Esports is another exciting development. Esports (also known as electronic sports, e-sports, or eSports) is a form of competition using video games. Competitions feature organized, multiplayer video game events between professional players. Millions of people worldwide watch esports, and the market is growing. The increase in interest has even garnered attention and investment from basketball legend Michael Jordan.

Many gamers leverage YouTube and Twitch to build and monetize their skills. Although there are many ways to profit on YouTube, ad revenue and affiliate marketing are two standard methods. Ad revenue comes from Google running ads on videos. Earnings are split with channel owners and paid through AdSense.

Affiliate marketing is a performance-based marketing activity. An affiliate promotes a product/service online and receives compensation for achieving a specific objective or action. A merchant or advertiser specifies the goal, which is usually a valid sale. For example, a merchant will pay the affiliate a 30 percent sales commission.

Gamers who double as affiliate marketers typically promote games, accessories, hardware and software, apparel, and furniture. Many of these programs are available on FlexOffers, ShareASale, and Commission Junction (CJ). Additionally, Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers carry gaming products and have affiliate marketing programs. However, many programs fall short of generous commissions and cookie lengths. For example, a program that pays a meager 3 percent commission and has a seven-day referral period. Low commissions and below average cookie durations are commonplace in the gaming industry.

Gaming Affiliate Programs

• AKRacing – Up to 5% per sale

AKRacing puts you on the front lines of the gaming chair revolution with fresh designs, bold colors, and high attention to detail. Learn about the AKRacing affiliate program.

• Amazon – Up to 10%

Amazon is an e-commerce giant and the second largest retailer worldwide. They sell gaming products, accessories, hardware, and software. Learn about the Amazon affiliate program.

• Best Buy – Up to 6%

Best Buy is a retailer of technology products, services, and solutions. They sell consumer electronics, computers and accessories, entertainment products, and more. Learn about the Best Buy affiliate program.

• DXRacer – 10%

DXRacer makes high-quality gaming and computer chairs and accessories. Learn about the DXRacer affiliate program.

• eBay – 50% to 70%

eBay is an e-commerce company and provides an online auction model in which users can purchase products by bidding and buying at set prices. Learn about the eBay affiliate program.

• Fanatical – Up to 5%

Fanatical is a top destination for millions of gamers worldwide. They offer more than 5,000 officially licensed game keys from 800+ developers. Learn about the Fanatical affiliate program.

• G2A – 3%

G2A is a gaming marketplace with more than 60,000 products including games, merchandise, electronics, software, accessories, and online courses. Learn about the G2A affiliate program.

• G2Deal – 5%

G2deal sells a variety of products such as game activation codes, Xbox Live cards, PSN codes, time-cards for online games, and software keys. Learn about the G2Deal affiliate program.

• GameFly – Up to 10%

GameFly is a leading online video game rental service in the United States. They sell games for all the major consoles, PCs, and Macs. Learn about the GameFly affiliate program.

• GamersGate – 5%

GamersGate sells PC and Mac games (4,500+ games) and creates gaming experiences for players worldwide. Learn about the GamersGate affiliate program.

• GamesDeal – Up to 30%

GamesDeal and GameLaden sell a variety of products such as game activation codes, Xbox Live cards, PSN codes, time cards, and software. Learn about the GamesDeal affiliate program.

• GameStop – Up to 4%

GameStop is one of the largest video game retailers. They offer an expansive selection of new and pre-owned gaming products, collectibles, merchandise, and other cool items. Learn about the GameStop affiliate program.

• Logitech – 4%

From mice and keyboards to PC gaming and home entertainment, Logitech creates innovative products for a digital world. Learn about the Logitech affiliate program on CJ.

• Microsoft – Up to 10%

Microsoft sells a broad range of hardware and software including gaming consoles, games, apps, songs, music albums, office software, and more. Learn about the Microsoft affiliate program.

• Newegg – 1%

Newegg offers a wide selection of consumer electronics, entertainment, smart home, and gaming products. Learn about the Newegg affiliate program.

• Nvidia – 2%

Nvidia designs and sells graphics processing units (GPUs) for the gaming and professional markets. Learn about the NVIDIA affiliate program.

• Razer – Up to 20%

Razer’s award-winning hardware ranges from high-performance gaming peripherals to the Razer Blade gaming laptops. Learn about the Razer affiliate program.

• SCDKey – Up to 20%

SCDKey sells a wide variety of products including games, cards, codes, and keys. Learn about the SCDKey affiliate program.

• Secretlab – Up to 12%

Secretlab makes chairs that are carefully and meticulously designed to keep you seated for long hours while remaining comfortable and healthy. Learn about the Secretlab affiliate program.

• SteelSeries – 5%

SteelSeries is a leading manufacturer of top-quality gaming peripherals such as headsets, keyboards, mice, controllers, surfaces, and software. Learn about the SteelSeries affiliate program.

• TigerDirect – Up to 3%

TigerDirect is your one-stop-shop for consumer electronics. They offer a variety of gaming hardware and accessories. Learn about the TigerDirect affiliate program.

• Twitch – 5%

Twitch is a popular online service for watching and streaming digital video broadcasts. Twitch initially focused almost entirely on video games but has since expanded to other genres. Learn about the Twitch affiliate program.