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Boost Your Gaming Set-Up With These Gaming Accessories

Top Five Gaming Accessories

The market for gaming accessories is becoming more in-demand because gamers want comfort, and upgrades to help them perform well when playing games. There are different kinds of gamers—PC gamers, console gamers, and mobile gamers—and each uses unique accessories. For example, steering wheels can be used with different video game consoles as a special controller to play games like Gran Turismo and Forza Horizon. When gamers use steering wheels, it gives them a realistic way to enjoy a game, and boost their competitiveness.

If you want to upgrade your self-built gaming rig or be part of a gaming community, now is your chance. We've rounded up some of our favorite gaming accessories for you to check out.

HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless Gaming Headset

The HyperX Cloud Flight is a must-have for gamers who want to have freedom from uncomfortable headset cables. With a stable 30-hour battery life, you can expect to play games longer and in consecutive sessions. The Cloud Flight also offers noise cancellation, comfortable rotating ear cups, durable adjustable steel slider, and LED lighting effects. The Cloud Flight also has a detachable noise-cancellation microphone.

It is PC, PS4 and PS4 Pro ready thanks to the included 3.5mm audio extension cable.

Pros:

  • Long-lasting battery life
  • Durable
  • Great microphone performance
  • Very comfortable
  • Supports multiple video game consoles

Cons:

  • No battery indicator

Price: $159.99

The HyperX Cloud Flight is currently available on Amazon.

GTRacing Gaming Office Chair

The GTRacing gaming office chair is a must-have for gamers and non-gamers alike. Gaming chairs are often more comfortable than regular office chairs. GTRacing offers an ergonomic design to prevent stress by having the ability to correct for individual posture with its lumbar and head support. The materials used for this chair are easy to clean, with a metal frame, and removable headrest. Compared to other gaming chairs, GTRacing has an adjustable backrest from 90°-170° so that users can take a rest or a nap while working on long projects or gaming sessions. It is a perfect chair for gaming or in an office.

Pros:

  • Great for long working/gaming hours
  • Has headrest and lumbar support
  • Supports up to 330 pounds
  • Great seat quality

Cons:

  • Pricey, but worth it

Price: $159.99 (Price vary depending on colors)

The GTRacing gaming office chair is currently available on Amazon.

Logitech G502 HERO High Performance Gaming Mouse

Logitech has been known for manufacturing durable, fantastic PC accessories for years. The G502 gaming mouse offers tons of features such as fully customizable buttons, personalized lighting, an adjustable DPI range (200-16,000 DPI), sniper button, on-board memory, and adjustable weights. Logitech gaming software can access all of these features.

Pros:

  • Fully customizable (weight and color)
  • Excellent control

Cons:

  • No wireless option

Price: $79.49

The Logitech G502 HERO high-performance gaming mouse is currently available on Amazon.

Razer Cynosa Chroma Keyboard

Over the years Razer has set the standard for what gaming accessories and hardware should be. With the Razer Cynosa Chroma keyboard, they once again delivered another basic but excellent customizable gaming keyboard. The Razer Cynosa might not feature special keys, but its design and soft keys are great for its value.

It is features an individually programmable back-lit keyboard with the use of Razer Synapse 3 (which is still in beta). The RGB lighting has 16.8 million color options. You can create your own palette or choose from pre-loaded lighting effects for an extraordinary gaming experience.

The Razer Cynosa Chroma keyboard is a must have if you want to upgrade from an ordinary keyboard. With its durability and simple design, this keyboard is worth the price.

Pros:

  • Great quality, and is durable
  • Customizable RGB
  • Perfect for entry-level gaming

Cons:

  • Razer Synapse is still in beta
  • No special keys

Price: $59.99

The Razer Cynosa Chroma keyboard is currently available on Amazon.

Razer Firefly Chroma Hard Gaming Mouse Pad

Mousepads are slowly innovating as well in terms of quality and design, especially in the gaming era. Some people may argue that a mouse pad is just a mouse pad. However in modern computing mouse pads play a factor as well. A great mousepad affects the gaming mouse performance — and you want the best when you are playing a free PC game like League of Legends. With Razer Firefly gamers can pair their mouse/mice with this medium pad(14x10 inches) and provide gamers with more movement and comfortability. Razer Firefly is made up of hard plastic and rubber which makes it easier to clean compared to cloth or soft mousepads.

Since Razer Firefly isn’t your ordinary mousepad, it has a USB cord connected at the back. When plugged in, Razer Firefly lights up with fully customizable RGB with the use of Razer Synapse Software.

Mousepads like this may not be the standards for now, but it is never to consider an upgrade since Black Friday is coming.

Pros:

  • Fully-customizable RGB
  • Great Feel, Quality, and Durable
  • Perfect for gaming and designing

Cons:

  • Pricey for a mousepad
  • Needs to be plugged

Price: $59.99

The Razer Firefly Chroma Hard gaming mouse pad is currently available on Amazon.