The best gaming accessories

The Blade Hawks RGB Gaming stand does exactly what the name suggests: it's a neat way of storing, displaying and charging a headset. There are two USB charging ports, RGB lighting and a 3.5mm audio jack.

A sticky-back cable clip might not sound very exciting, but hear us out. This is the best way of keeping your USB charging cables in order and ready for whenever the controller drops into the red. As a multipack of varying sizes, you have the flexibility to install them whichever way works best for you. You'll thank us once you have them installed.

Given the popularity of mobile gaming and the dawn of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, it's no wonder that a smartphone controller is a top priority for avid gamers. The Razer Kishi is the best smartphone controller on the market, delivering ergonomic and intuitive controls. It plugs into the phone's charging port, gives zero lag and can be plugged in during gameplay to charge the device. Read more about contemporary handheld gaming here.

The Thrustmaster T300RS is one of the most popular racing wheels around - and for good reason. It's not the cheapest option around, but you get an extremely high-performing wheel and solid pedals for your money. The T300RS is a great place to look, as it offers force feedback that convincingly feeds information about the car into your hands. If you want to get a proper taste of what modern sim racing can be like, the T300RS is a great place to look. Read more about racing wheels here.

No gaming setup is complete without a call back to the classic, so why not opt for an iconic Pac-man ghost? This little fellow can phase between 16 colours and react to music if you unleash 'party mode'.

Fighting games are great all the time, but they gain a little extra special 'something' when played by a bonafide arcade board. This Hori old-school fight-stick platform will please both combo-junkies and button-mashers. The controller isn't restricted to brawling games like Street Fighter and Super Smash Bros either - it'll work with almost any title.

Okay, this isn't strictly an accessory, but it's a worthy add-on for any mobile, PC and Xbox player. The service lets members download and play over 100 video games for free. There's a great spread of new and classic titles, from triple-A blockbusters to unmissable indie successes. With the Ultimate membership, the service is accessible on console, PC and smartphones via streaming. You can read about the best games to download on the service here.

Cable Guys are the perfect blend of fandom celebration and practicality. You can shout about your love for a host of pop culture and gaming icons while having a place to store your phone or controller as it charges. While the base models start at £19.99, other variations incorporate headset holders and charging ports.

The WD_Black D30 Game Drive provides gamers with the thing we value most - more storage. The Game Drive works across PC, PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Series X|S to provide between 500GB and 2TB of 900MB/s storage. Due to broadband limits, this canu2019t play PS5 and Series X|S titles, but it can archive them. For new-gen players, better use of the space is as storage for PS4 and Game Pass titles, as they can be stored and played from the drive. This leaves plenty of space for new-gen titles on the new-gen consoles. Read more about the range here.

Razer's Leviathan soundbar sits underneath your screen to deliver an onslaught of Dolby virtual surround sound. The audio feels expansive and accurate, and the additional sub-woofer helps to deliver thunderous bass. Connectivity is great too, with both 3.5mm Aux-in and wireless options being available. As a compact gaming solution, the Leviathan remains an audio beast of near-mythical proportions. Read more about the best gaming speakers here.

The ASUS RT-AX86U 5700 Wireless Gaming Router is more than an accessory - it's a true gaming upgrade. There's a lot of clever tech at work here that you can read more about in our best wireless routers, but here is a highlight reel of what it can do: support dozens of wireless devices without bottlenecked performance, operate a priority internet connection specifically for gaming, order internet tasks in order of priority and assign resources as necessary, and optimise wireless performance for online mobile gaming. Just one word of warning: you won't be able to blame those online fails on rubbish internet connections any more.

Fresh to new-gen gaming? Then you may be concerned about how to get hold of reliable 4K/60fps gaming. The remedy is the BenQ EL2870U, an impressive and affordable monitor that allows the latest generation to flex what it can do.

The Secretlab Titan is the best gaming chair we've tested. The Prime 2.0 PU leather is robust and subtle, and the stitching details are all finished to the highest standard. Under its stylish skin sits Cold-Cure padding, designed to provide temperature management, subtle ergonomics and an infinitely adjustable lumbar support. The hardware included is of excellent quality, with tough stainless steel and aluminium, and the head cushion is packed with plush memory foam and cooling gel.

Read our full Titan Prime Gaming Chair review.

Every single element of this headset is designed and implemented with the utmost precision. The drivers deliver a huge frequency range that provides atmospheric and powerful bass with clear and detailed mids and highs for the ultimate in-game situational awareness. The headset supports DTS Headphone v2.0 surround sound, and dual audio allows both a gaming system and Bluetooth device to playback simultaneously, providing plenty of ways to chat and listen to music. If you're hunting for a new headset, but this one doesn't quite hit the mark, head over to our best gaming headset round-up.