In today’s ever-evolving gaming landscape, the correct accessories are literally the difference between making and breaking performance and experience. Although basics like a good performance console or PC are required, add-ons and peripheries come to add extra comfort, usability and competitiveness to the gaming experience. The following are six accessories found to significantly enhance the gaming experience.

1. Best Gaming Headset: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

A high-performance gaming headset is more than a way to hear the game – it’s a doorway to another world. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless leaves its mark with its incredible sound and lossless 2.4GHz wireless audio. The hybrid noise-canceling system does a fine job keeping things at bay and support for spatial audio makes it effortless to locate enemy positions. The hot-swappable battery system is never-say-die and is tried and trusted during long gaming sessions. That it works on PC and console using a 2.4GHz dongle and also Bluetooth makes it an adaptable option for diverse gaming setups. The custom RGB lighting is a pleasant touch of personalization as well.

2. Razer Viper V3 Pro Gaming Mouse

For PC players, a fast response and precise mouse are the difference between winning and losing. The Razer Viper V3 Pro is speed optimized and precise with the Razer Focus Pro 35K Optical Sensor. The ultra-lightweight shape of the mouse weighs a paltry 54 grams and supports fast movements common in response-fast games. The optical switches yield long-lasting clicks, and the polling rate of 8,000Hz lessens lag to augment responsiveness, a tactical plus. The mouse is perfect for FPS players in need of responsiveness and precision.

3. Multi-Purpose Game Controller: Xbox Elite Series 3 Wireless Controller

While a mouse and keyboard is the choice of PC players in general, a controller provides another type of precision and comfort and is better suited to certain genres of games. Using the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 3, consumers can customize these new products’ experience through replaceable thumbsticks, D-pads, and paddles. This means that it can be tuned to adjust tension and respond with hair-trigger locks, and compatibility with PC, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile is a bonus. While it is a pricey option, the level of customization and build quality justify it as a worthwhile investment for serious gamers.

4. Dedicated Gaming Microphone: HyperX QuadCast S

Good communication is important whether you’re communicating with viewers or even communicating with your team. The HyperX QuadCast S is a gaming microphone with gorgeous RGB lighting and a heavy, solid construction. There are also nicely positioned controls on it for mute and mic gain along with pick-up patterns. The microphone itself captures warm and rich voice and has four pick-up patterns, so it’s at home in a variety of scenarios from Twitch streaming to podcast recording. The cherry on top is an anti-vibration shock mount and a built-in pop filter.

5. Immersive Gaming Speakers: Razer Leviathan V2 Pro

Not all gamerr are fans of keeping their ears firmly in the ‘buds. Some like to keep their speakers on hand and to that end Razer has the Leviathan V2 Pro with rich audio. There’s AI-enabled head tracking with 3D audio and it also features THX Spatial Audio to deliver a wide and precise soundstage. The quality subwoofer contributes its solid low-end notes to fill out the overall audio. Yes, it is more expensive than normal speakers and takes up a little desk space, but the Leviathan V2 Pro has a mention with its distinctive infrared-based head tracking to deliver a second-to-none audio experience.

6. High-Speed Gaming Router: Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro

One needs a stable and fast internet to play online. The Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is a high-performance gaming router with Wi-Fi 7 tech to deliver very high speeds. The router has up to 1376Mbps speeds on the 2.4GHz frequency, 5,764Mbps on the 5GHz frequency, and up to 11,529Mbs on the 6GHz frequency and low latency and minimal lag. The router also features 4K QAM, beamforming, MU-MIMO, and OFDMA. In households with children, the first-class parental controls are provided by the Trend Micro-powered AiProtection Pro software. The inclusion of customizable RGB lighting is a nice finishing touch for users wanting to add some personality to the setup.