Every Kindle in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale after update renders old models useless
In May 2026, Amazon pulled support for Kindles released in 2012 or earlier, leaving many Brits in need of a new device.
In case you missed the announcement, owners of affected devices, including the Kindle 1st Generation (2007) and Kindle DX (2009), can no longer purchase, borrow or download additional books.
For those who reset the factory settings of their old device to sell it, they'll simply not work anymore.
Even though Amazon Prime Big Deal Days has ended Kindles are on offer for a limited time only.
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So, if you're still in need of a replacement gadget, make sure to check out the best deals or follow along with our live coverage for big savings.
Which Kindle models have been discontinued?
If you've not yet checked if your Kindle will work on holiday, make sure to read the following list to see if yours has been discontinued.
Amazon no longer supports the below Kindle and Kindle Fire models:
- Kindle 1st Generation (2007)
- Kindle DX (2009)
- Kindle DX Graphite (2010)
- Kindle Keyboard (2010)
- Kindle 4 (2011)
- Kindle Touch (2011)
- Kindle 5 (2012)
- Kindle Paperwhite 1st Generation (2012)
- Kindle Fire 1st Gen (2011)
- Kindle Fire 2nd Gen (2012)
- Kindle Fire HD 7 (2012)
- Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (2012)
Shop our favourite Kindle models:
For those of you on the hunt for a new device or if you simply fancy an upgrade, there are plenty of Kindles on offer as part of the Amazon Prime sale.
If you feel overwhelmed with the choices available, we’ve done the hard work for you, and have ranked our favourites below.
1) Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, £174.99 down from £289.99 (40% off)
- Display type: 7" glare-free with colour display
- Storage: 32GB
- Battery life: Up to eight weeks
- Waterproof: Yes
For those looking to read graphic novels, comic books or even have their book covers appear in colour, the Colorsoft will likely be your best bet.
Because of its screen, you can also highlight sections, sentences and specific words in different colours, which will come in handy if you're a teacher or student.
2) Amazon Kindle, £94.99 down from £149.99 (37% off)
- Display type: 6" glare-free
- Storage: 16GB
- Battery life: Up to six weeks
- Waterproof: No
One of the most budget-friendly on the market, the original Kindle is available in matcha green and black colourways.
With a battery life of up to six weeks and 16GB storage, it's a great starting point if it's your first Kindle.
It's worth noting this isn't waterproof, so you'll need to be careful in the bath.
3) Amazon Kindle Kids, £99.99 down from £159.99 (38% off)
- Display type: 6" glare-free
- Storage: 16GB
- Battery life: Up to six weeks
- Waterproof: No
Designed for little ones aged three to 12, the kids version of the original Kindle comes with a choice of three fun covers, as well as a six-month Amazon Kids+ subscription, giving them access to books and graphic novels.
The best part? The Parent Dashboard allows you to monitor their reading, set a device bedtime and adjust filters as and when you need to, as well.
Plus, it's reduced more than last year.
4) Amazon Kindle Scribe, £314 down from £449.99 (30% off)
- Display type: 11" glare-free
- Storage: 32 GB or 64 GB
- Battery life: Up to 10 weeks
- Waterproof: No
Combining the benefits of an e-reader and a notebook, the Scribe is a solid choice if you like to journal, take notes or want to use it to study.
Unlike some other tablets, it comes with a pen as standard, and you won't have the same distractions that you might have since you won’t be getting constant app notifications or feeling the urge to scroll on social media, either.
Allowing you to write on PDFs, documents and books, it’s one of the more unique Kindle offerings. Plus, it's on offer for a whopping 30 percent off.
5) Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (newest gen), £199.99
- Display type: 7" glare-free
- Storage: 16GB
- Battery life: Up to 12 weeks
- Waterproof: Yes
Available in three colours, black, jade green and raspberry pink, the Kindle Paperwhite is one of the most popular on the market.
While it’s more of an investment than the entry level Kindle, owners agree it's well worth the upgrade with a waterproof design and battery life of up to 12 weeks - perfect for holidays.
READ MORE: Everything you need for Amazon Prime Day 2026: From discount coupons to savings on Amazon devices
When is Prime Day 2026?
It has been confirmed that Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 will run from October 6 to 7.
A two-day shopping event packed with discounts across all categories on the site, from tech and gaming to homeware.
Topics: Amazon Prime Day, Amazon Prime
Danielle Fowler