The best gaming accessories (2024)

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Whether you game on a PC, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or even a Sega Genesis, you are going to need things – accessories.

Chairs, microphones, headsets, and so on. Gaming is much more than just a console and controller. It’s an entire ecosystem of consumption and creation. It’s an environment created around your gaming needs, to not only complement your sessions but enhance them as well.

And there’s no shortage of gaming accessories to choose from, all with broad use capabilities. Because no matter what, we all need something a bit more than what comes in the box, regardless of what logo is on that box.

These gaming accessories will surely level up your gameplay.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Best Headset)

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro works with any gaming system and has some keen features that set it apart from the pack.

It has an AI-powered noise-canceling microphone that silences background noise using an AI algorithm to identify and block erroneous sounds. It also retracts into the earcup.

An OLED base station with dual USB ports allows quick swapping between gaming systems and spare battery charging.

But the audio delivery is where this headset really stands out. 360° Spatial Audio puts you right into the action. High-fidelity drivers and a pro-grade Parametric equalizer ensure you get the perfect sound delivery every time you put them on.

That means you can hear every tiny sound, whether footsteps in Call of Duty: Warzone, or fungal zombies in the distance in Last of Us. If you want to hear everything and hear it to near perfection, then go with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro headset.

HyperX QuadCast (Best Microphone)

When searching for a microphone for streaming or chat, you can’t go wrong with the HyperX QuadCast. It works with everything from Xbox to Mac (and even PS4) and is certified by Discord and TeamSpeak.

It also works with most major streaming platforms such as Streamlabs OBS, OBS Studio, and XSplit and is built with features to enhance your streaming audio.

It has a tap-to-mute sensor with LED status light, an anti-vibration shock mount to limit physical sounds from bumping the mic, and easy gain control.

You can also select your polar pattern (stereo, omnidirectional, cardioid, and bidirectional) based on your broadcast needs (single-person gaming, podcasting with a guest, and so on).

The HyperX QuadCast is a superb addition to your streaming or gaming setup.

Sceptre 34-Inch Curved Ultrawide WQHD Monitor (Best Monitor)

With a 1ms response time, you won’t get ghosting images with the Sceptre 34-Inch Curved Ultrawide WQHD Monitor. Instead, you’ll get sharp colors no matter the action, and near-perfect illumination.

This is a Wide Quad HD resolution monitor (3440 x 1440) delivering 5 million pixels of detailed gaming imagery. If you are going to game on a monitor, don’t use that old Dell you scarfed out of the trash at work.

A gaming monitor can make all the difference in your performance in a game. After all, games are a visual medium, so it makes sense to enhance that as best as possible.

With LED back cover lights and an affordable price tag, the Sceptre 34-inch Curved Ultrawide WQHD Monitor will look great on your desktop.

Redragon GS520 RGB (Best Speakers)

There are three ways to experience sound when gaming, one of them being through compact speakers like the Redragon GS520 RGB desktop speakers. The other ways are through some sort of headphones, or through a massive stereo system that pisses off the neighbors.

While those methods have their appeal, for most scenarios all you need are some quality speakers.

And these are quality speakers at a very low cost. They have touch-controlled RGB lighting (cause everyone loves RGB) and enhanced sound drivers with a stereo core. That equates to stereo sound in a small package, none of that mono crap.

Volume buttons replace the classic knob, and there are three available colors (black, white, and pink) to match your setup.

The Redragon GS520 RGB desktop speakers aren’t too complex, but they certainly deliver the sound you need to play.

Elgato HD60 X (Best Capture Card)

Playing alone is great and all, but when you want to stream and share your game captures, then you’ll need the Elgato HD60 X.

This capture card works with any app, including OBS, Streamlabs, Vmix, Zoom, YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and even Microsoft Teams. Yes, that’s right, Teams.

Anyway, with 4K passthrough, this capture card will enable all your viewers to jump into the action right along with you.

Gaming isn’t an individual sport these days, there’s entire livings being made off streaming. And if you are streaming your gameplay, a capture card is what makes it possible, especially for console gaming.

In the world of capture cards, the Elgato HD60 X sits at the top with its 4K abilities and high-speed streaming.

Razer Kiyo Pro (Best Webcam)

The Razer Kiyo Pro is a great little webcam. It works with all the major streaming platforms and is Streamlabs certified.

It delivers uncompressed full HD 1080p fidelity at 60FPS. The wide-angle lens has an adjustable FOV, with customizable field-of-view options of 103°, 90°, and 80°.

When streaming, sometimes your audience wants to see your face and reactions. While not everyone’s preference when it comes to streaming, having a solid webcam to accurately reflect your perfectly quaffed environment helps.

The Razer Kiyo Pro comes from a reliable gaming brand, with specs that will only serve to enhance your streams.

Secretlab Titan Evo (Best Chair)

You need to sit while gaming and the Secretlab Titan Evo is a great place to sit. This is the product of an evolution of gaming chairs, from that weird rocking chair that sat on the floor, to dragging in a dining room table chair.

With 4-way lumbar support, 4D armrests, and a magnetic head pillow, this chair fully supports your ergonomic needs.

Plus it comes in a bunch of colors and designs, from basic grey to Minecraft-themed. There are vinyl and cloth versions, as well as different sizes based on your build.

While not as cheap as a gaming chair from the back of an office supply store, the Secretlab Titan Evo will look a lot better and last a lot longer.

Gunnar Optiks (Best Glasses)

Gunnar Optiks designed its glasses to protect the eyes of gamers and monitor users. Keeping out the blue light from digital screens helps with so many things.

It reduces fatigue headaches, helps improve sleep, reduces eye strain, prevents dry eyes, and improves performance. Protecting our eyes means longer gaming sessions without visual exhaustion.

While there are plenty of blue blocker glasses out there, Gunnar makes it a point to partner with major gaming publishers and titles, bringing us a massive selection of styles. We can choose from wraparounds, classic readers, and so much more.

If you are rubbing your eyes reading this on a bright monitor, then check out Gunnar Optiks.

WD_BLACK Game Drive (Best External Drive)

Especially true for consoles, storage space is limited and an external drive like the WD_BLACK game drive can help. It’s a great place to store game files, or music and movies. It’s really your call on that.

Like most external drives, this one works with Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. And it has a sleek metal top for extra physical protection.

But what sets this external drive apart from other drives is that Western Digital purpose-built this drive for gaming. That means higher transfer speeds up to 130 MB/s and compatibility with next-gen consoles.

While the number of games you can store on the WD_BLACK Game Drive varies based on game size, you’ll never lose sight of your data with an external drive.

Frigidaire Gaming Light Up Mini-Fridge (Best for Snacks)

Finally, let’s store our gaming snacks in the Frigidaire Gaming Light Up Mini-Fridge. Adorned with LED lighting, it makes the perfect accessory for under or even on your gaming desk.

It can store a modest amount of Mountain Dew cans (about six) or your favorite cheese sticks or some Gogurt. Whatever your snack of choice, you can store it here.

This is especially handy when streaming, as we don’t want to wander off-camera to grab a pop from the fridge. While it’s not a large mini-fridge, it’s all you’ll need for those lasting gaming sessions.

Plus the see-through door and lighting system make the Frigidaire Gaming Light Up Mini-Fridge an attractive addition to your gaming setup.

How to pick the best gaming accessories

This is just a sampling of the gaming accessories out there in the wild. From flight simulator joysticks to keyboards, and platform-specific devices, there’s plenty of accessorizing to do.

If you are just getting into the gaming world, this can seem pretty daunting, but every accessory serves a valid purpose.

Sure, there are some erroneous accessories like branded seats and headset covers, but most of it makes sense.

No matter what gaming accessory you choose, be sure to choose the ones that makes you a better gamer. It’s really down to choosing how to pick the best gaming accessories to enhance your experience.

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