Hack Your Battle Station With the Best PC Gaming Accessories
When it comes to gaming PCs, you’ve got an entire suite of products at your disposal to ensure you have the best experience possible. Unlike with console gaming, you’re afforded the option to outfit your gaming PC with only the finest hardware and accessories to enhance every single second spent exploring the world of Azeroth in World of Warcraft or securing Victory Royales in Fortnite.
That means you need to keep an eye out for the best possible gaming mouse, gaming keyboard, gaming headset, and more when putting together your repertoire of gaming goodness. You’ve got to make sure you’ve got pinpoint accuracy for debilitating headshots, crystal clear audio to hear footsteps advancing your way, and a chair to preserve your posture.
Before we get to our selections, we think it’s fair to note that you don’t need to upgrade your setup all at once, especially if you’re new to PC gaming. Your best bet is to upgrade slowly. Maybe you already have a set of high-quality over-ear headphones that you use for school and relaxing that could translate well to gaming. If so, you can wait on upgrading those. However, if you only have some less-than-impressive stock mouse that came with your work computer, you might want to get a more customizable option. Whatever you choose, we say build slowly. But when you’re ready to roll, give our list of the best PC gaming accessories a look!
1. SteelSeries Apex RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
BEST GAMING KEYBOARD
Whether your gaming PC is pulling double duty as a workstation or you need mechanical keys to make sure you’re quick on the draw, the SteelSeries Apex Pro RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is what you need if you want to hang with the most competitive gamers. The big draw here is that the keys themselves are fully-adjustable with OmniPoint switches so that you can set the travel distance to your exact specs.
It also features full RGB control, allowing you to customize key colors per game or to utilize the entire spectrum as you see fit. It includes the option to assign program-specific commands to keys and is built with a reliable, hardy aluminum chassis (the same kind they use on aircrafts) to ensure your gaming keyboard stays intact even after one or two tantrums — you know we all throw them.
Buy: SteelSeries Apex Pro $179.99 (orig. $199.99) 10% OFF
2. Razer Mamba Wireless Gaming Mouse
BEST GAMING MOUSE
A great mouse is tantamount to any gaming you might do on PC. That’s why the Razer Mamba Wireless Gaming Mouse is an excellent choice to take out onto the battlefield, whether you’re hoping for headshots in Valorant or building towns in Minecraft. The Mamba comes sporting a 16,000 DPI optical sensor with dedicated DPI switches as well as reprogrammable main buttons to make it feel like your very own, customizable mouse.
You can even customize its coloring thanks to its integrated Chroma RGB Color Profiles. You’re in no danger of your finger slipping off of a button or scroll wheel either, with the ridged, rubberized texture and side grips on this gaming mouse. You’ll also get to play for days on end, thanks to the 50 hours you can get from a single charge.
Buy: Razer Mamba Wireless Gaming Mouse $49.00 (orig. $99.99) 51% OFF
3. SteelSeries QcK Prism RGB Mousepad
BEST GAMING MOUSE PAD
If you splurge on a great gaming mouse, you’re going to need a gaming surface to go with it. SteelSeries has a particularly great one, with enough real estate to cover any area on your desk dedicated to maneuvering around in-game. The QcK Prism comes with LEDs around the outside that let you illuminate the surface with full RGB lighting that you can customize to your liking.
You can also opt to game with this mousepad’s premium hard polymer surface or micro-textured cloth, depending on what feels better for you. What’s more, if you purchase any additional SteelSeries gear, you can sync your lighting across products. Last but not least, you can count on this bad boy not to slip during heated bouts. Say goodbye to the floppy old pads of yesterday and step into the future with this colorful option instead.
Buy: SteelSeries QcK Prism RGB Mousepad $98.81
4. SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless Headset
BEST GAMING HEADSET
A top-rated gaming headset is a must-have for any PC gamer, and the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless option was created with hardcore players in mind. It includes premium speaker drivers that support DTS surround sound as well as a special Arctis ClearCast bidirectional microphone. That way you hear anything that comes through and your squad gets all the commands you issue in the heat of battle.
Like the rest of SteelSeries’ suite of products, you can customize the outside OLED lighting to your liking as well as rest easy with the lightweight headband that’s sturdy, but never uncomfortable. Finally, bring everything together with GameDAC to tweak your audio settings as you see fit. You’ll be outfitted with superpowers hearing in-game in no time.
Buy: SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC $249.99
5. GTRacing Gaming Chair
BEST GAMING CHAIR
Your mouse, keyboard and headset are important when it comes to PC gaming, for sure. But you’ve got to have somewhere to sit, or you aren’t going to get much done. The GTRacing Gaming Chair comes in a variety of colors and seats gamers up to 300 pounds. It features a sturdy metal frame with both head and lumbar cushions that are meant to help support your spinal column and head as you settle in for lengthy play sessions.
The seat height is adjustable, and this gaming chair can recline and rock as you see fit, with a 360-degree swivel. Plus, the chair’s constructed from PU leather with nylon casters to ensure you can roll from point A to point B in your place with the least resistance possible. Match your chair to your gaming setup or just go all black. This brand has you covered either way.
Buy: GTRacing Gaming Chair $109.99 (orig. $169.99) 35% OFF
7. ENHANCE Pro Gaming Mouse Bungee Cable Holder
BEST FOR ORGANIZING
The best gaming accessories for PC setups often look like something straight out of science fiction. Case in point, this gaming mouse cable holder. If your gaming desk is a maze of twisted cables, then this is the perfect solution. The bungee cable holder also comes with futuristic gaming lights and four USB ports. A spring-loaded cable support arm helps you control the movements of your gaming mouse and stops cables from tripping you up.
Buy: ENHANCE Pro Gaming Mouse Bungee Cable Holder $24.99
8. Eureka Ergonomic Gaming Desk
BEST GAMING DESK
If you’re going to be spending long hours at your computer, make sure your gaming station is up to snuff with this flashy and functional gaming desk. This 60-inch carbon fiber textured desk has plenty of surface area for your gaming PC, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and more. It can also be configured to match the rest of your peripherals with its added dynamic RGB lighting setup, which lets you choose your own customizable hues to light up your gaming area.
What’s more, it’s sturdy, sleek, and supports up to 220 pounds. That means anything you need for a lengthy gaming session will fit comfortably here. Sit back, relax, and know all of your gaming equipment is safe and sound with this attractive gaming desk that would look good in anyone’s office.
Buy: Eureka Ergonomic Gaming Desk $254.99
9. LG 27-inch Ultragear QHD IPS Gaming Monitor
BEST GAMING MONITOR
All gamers strive to have crystal-clear displays when it comes to enjoying their favorite titles. Upgrade your setup with this to-die-for gaming monitor, which offers FreeSync technology to ensure you get seamless, fluid movements and high-resolution graphics.
Dynamic Action Sync offers faster reaction time and the monitor sits atop an attractive, pivoting stand. Say goodbye to stuttering and screen tearing and hello to a monitor that can truly do it all. The best part? You won’t have to spend an arm and a leg to bring home this bad boy, as it’s much more affordable than the heavy-hitters of the gaming arena.
Buy: LG 27-inch Ultragear QHD IPS Gaming Monitor $348.00 (orig. $379.99) 8% OFF
10. Razer Kraken X Gaming Headset
BUDGET GAMING HEADPHONES
While falling down the rabbit hole of gaming headsets can turn into an expensive adventure quickly, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t quality options for affordable prices. Fortunately, Razer has stepped in with the Kraken X gaming headset, which supports premium features like 7.1 surround sound. On top of that, the headset itself is very lightweight, ensuring that it will remain comfortable after hours of gameplay, and the 3.5mm audio connection means it will work on virtually any gaming platform with an audio jack.
Buy: Razer Kraken X $29.99 (orig. $49.99) 40% OFF
11. Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X Joystick
BEST FOR MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR
This is definitely a specialty accessory that really only works with one type of game, but if you play a lot of Microsoft Flight Simulator, getting a good joystick can make all the difference in providing a true-to-life experience when playing the game. While there are options that range up to $1000, we like the Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X as an affordable, mid-range option. Offering up a HOTAS (hands-on throttle and stick) configuration, this controller has 12 additional buttons that mimic all the real-world action that comes with flying a plane.
12. Nanoleaf Lines
BEST WALL ART
In order to set the mood, you’ll need proper lighting around your PC gaming setup. That’s where the Nanoleaf Lines come to mind, a unique set of smart light bars that can be arranged on a wall for some neat designs perfect to keep gamers immersed with the action.
Nanoleaf has come out with some cool-looking smart lights on several occasions, but its latest one is undeniably aimed at gamers. First of all, you should know that the Nanoleaf Lines has the neat feature of syncing up its lights with your screen — which really enhances the ambiance as you’re playing. Secondly, since you can arrange the light bars, it makes for the perfect decor if it’s positioned above your desk and gaming setup. And lastly, it supports all the popular smart home ecosystems, including Apple’s HomeKit, so you can control it with voice commands.
With so many different lighting effects to choose from, your gaming experience will get a dose of color with the Nanoleaf Lines.
13. Govee Smart Table Lamp
BEST LAMP
Another quick (and relatively inexpensive) way of adding a bit of color to your PC gaming setup is to add a smart table lamp into the mix. It definitely makes for a good distraction when you’re not in the thick of battle, plus it can be useful for setting the mood while you’re gaming.
The Govee Smart Table Lamp has you covered with its hypnotic lighting effects. This tabletop-friendly smart lamp boasts voice controls via Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa while offering users plenty of preset color effects through the Govee Home app. Even better, there’s a built-in microphone that can sync up with the sounds and music coming from your games. All of this adds to the immersive experience.
Buy: Govee Smart Table Lamp $64.99
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