Buying new gaming hardware has become a very expensive business but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still a lot of very tempting accessories out there.
Given the ridiculous cost of RAM at the moment, new gaming components are not top of anyone’s shopping list right now. But while it’s not the time to be buying a new PC or graphics card, there are lots of other desirable accessories that haven’t seen a sharp price increase recently.
Many of them are still very expensive, but if you’re looking for a new headset, monitor, mouse, controller, or gaming chair then none of those are affected by the ongoing memory crisis.
To try and tempt people, there’s a lot more collaborations around than usual, for everything from Pokémon to Blackpink, although that doesn’t necessarily help with the prices any. Even so, now’s the time to concentrate on peripherals and hope the memory situation is sorted out by next summer.
Secretlab Titan Evo Pokémon Eevee Edition gaming chair
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Underneath the Pokémon branding, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the franchise, this is still a Titan Evo, which means it’s specifcally built for long gaming session. Firm, supportive, and very much on the ‘good for your back whether you asked or not’ side of things, this is a very solid and well-made chair.
The Eevee version adds cuteness in spades and is softer than most gaming collabs, both visually and literally. Warm tones, subtle stitching, and just enough detail to signal what it is without making your room look like a merch stand.
The colour scheme and design is just subtle enough for it not to be obnoxious and while the Eevee does seem the best one there’s also a separate Pikachu design and, for some reason, Gengar – even though you would’ve thought something like a Snorlax or Komala would’ve been more appropriate.
Pre-order in July, RRP: £549
Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike mouse
On paper, the Logitech Superstrike sounds like nonsense. Haptic clicks, adjustable actuation, the kind of features that usually live in a press release and nowhere else. But this is Logitech in full esports mode and it works. I got to see the prototyping process at LogitechPLAY last summer and it detailed how the Superstrike system ditches traditional switches for a simulated click that’s faster, sharper, and just different enough to mess with your muscle memory for about five minutes before it suddenly feels completely normal.
Everything else is classic Logitech: lightweight, safe shape, and zero drama. It’s the kind of mouse that disappears the second you start playing, which is exactly the point. In something like Apex Legends or Valorant, it’s all about responsiveness, quick flicks, clean tracking, no hesitation and it holds up where it matters. But this isn’t really about comfort or even precision anymore. It’s about shaving milliseconds; tiny advantages that only really make sense if you’re the kind of person who notices them.
As a result, the mouse is expensive, slightly overdesigned, and absolutely not essential. But it is one of the first mice I’ve seen in a while that actually feels like it’s trying something new which, in this category, is half the battle.
Blackpink x Razer
Underneath the K-pop energy, this is a familiar, dependable Razer kit, just with a lot more pink than usual. The Razer Ornata V3 TKL Blackpink Edition is a tidy, low-profile keyboard that keeps things light and usable, rather than trying to be some over-engineered esports flex. Its mecha-membrane switches still give a satisfying click without sounding like someone getting over enthusiastic with a cowbell, while the compact tenkeyless design leaves plenty of room for sweeping mouse movements.
The Razer DeathAdder Essential Blackpink Edition gaming mouse is the real anchor and still one of the safest, most comfortable mouse designs around, now reworked into something that looks like it belongs in a merch drop rather than a LAN setup. It’s lightweight, reliable, and fitted with Razer’s dependable optical sensor, making it ideal for everything from Marathon to Mixtape.
The Razer Gigantus V2 Blackpink Edition does exactly what you expect from a gaming mat but its soft cloth surface and thick rubber base genuinely makes long sessions more comfortable. Whether you like the colour or not is up to you but there is a standard version available without the Blackpink endorsement.
Razer Ornata V3 Tenkeyless – Blackpink Edition: £119.99
Razer DeathAdder Essential – Blackpink Edition: £49.99
Razer Gigantus V2 – Medium – Blackpink Edition: £29.99
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Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II
There’re no gimmicks or pointless RGB light shows here, just a seriously refined gaming headset that improves almost everything from the original. The new 60mm Eclipse dual drivers deliver sharper detail and fuller bass without drowning everything in noise, allowing you to pick out footsteps in Marathon or soak in the Gen X soundtrack of Mixtape. Dolby Atmos support still does the heavy lifting for spatial audio, but this time the positioning feels more precise rather than just vaguely cinematic.
What really elevates it is the flexibility. CrossPlay 2.0 lets you switch between Xbox, PlayStation, PC and handheld devices with far less hassle than most premium headsets, while Bluetooth compatibility means you can stay connected to Discord or your phone without interrupting gameplay.
Turtle Beach has also improved the active noise cancellation (great if you live above a noisy main road like I do) and upgraded the detachable mic, which sounds cleaner and more natural than most gaming headsets in this somewhat aspirational price range. Battery life slaps and remains one of the smartest features, with dual hot-swappable batteries delivering up to 80 hours combined use.
It’s comfortable and understated next to most products on this list and properly premium without looking ridiculous on your head. At £300 it’s an expensive shout, and not that much of a dramatic leap over the first Stealth Pro, but you get what you pay for.
Release date: 17th May 2026, RRP: £299.99
Viture Beast XR Glasses
I have to admit, I had no idea what these did at first, but the idea is they create a 146″ virtual screen at a 1200p resolution, just by putting on the glasses. The micro-OLED panels are sharp and bright, but there is the danger of headaches and feeling uncomfortable – I got earache after about 20 minutes.
Hook it up to something like a Steam Deck, PlayStation 5, or Switch 2 and it works instantly. You’re basically carrying a private 100+ inch display around in your bag, and for travel or shared spaces it’s great. It’s not full VR immersion, though, as you’re still aware of the world around you.
Unfortunately, it’s far from flawless. The setup can be daunting and so many wires make it a bit faffy. The audio is fine but unexceptional. Even so, this is the closest so-called XR has come to feeling worth the effort. It’s still expensive, but there is a Cyberpunk 2077 special edition you can try and grab before they’re sold out.
Logitech G325 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset
The Logitech G325 is nice to use. What does that even mean? There’s no big pitch here. No overblown features list, just a good looking and lightweight wireless headset that does the basics properly. And honestly, that’s a bit of a relief. It’s comfortable in that forget-you’re-wearing-it way and the sound is exactly where you expect it to be.
Clean, balanced, and perfectly serviceable for games; you’ll hear what you need to hear, especially in something like Apex Legends, but it’s not chasing detail or drama. The mic follows suit. There’s no boom arm theatrics, no over-engineering, just something that works well enough that no one complains.
This headset isn’t trying to impress you; it’s trying to fit into your day and your budget. At around £70 and an eight hour battery life it’s better than you’d expect, without being a mind-blowing bargain.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni wireless headphones
SteelSeries has been circling this luxury headset space for a while, but the Arctis Nova Pro Omni is the most convincing attempt so far. The hi-res audio is excellently clean and detailed, but that’s almost beside the point; the real trick is how much it lets you do at once without audibly falling apart.
This is a headset built for the chaos that is the Gen Z attention span. Console, PC, phone, and Discord music can all be run simultaneously and they’re all mixable and all controllable, without digging through settings. It sounds like overkill, and then you use it for five minutes and realise it’s just how people actually play now.
Jump into something like Arc Raiders and the clarity holds up where it matters, with directional cues that are sharp and where nothing gets lost, as the ANC does a decent job of shutting the real world out. The mic is equally fuss-free: clear, consistent, and good enough that no one’s asking you to repeat yourself in the middle of a bug hunt. But at £350 it’s firmly in ‘think about it first; or ‘maybe for Christmas’ territory.
SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 mouse
With this mouse speed is everything, as it leaves trails of light behind, like those bikes out of Akira. At around 60-odd grams it’s properly lightweight, the kind of mouse that makes your old one feel like a brick. Flicks are quicker, micro-adjustments feel easier, and in something like Counter-Strike it gives you that immediate, slightly dangerous confidence boost that you might actually be better than you are. Performance is exactly where it needs to be, with a fast sensor, responsive clicks, and a wireless connection that just disappears once you’re playing.
Battery life is quietly excellent too, the kind where you stop thinking about charging altogether. The honeycomb shell is still a bit of a dividing line, though. I love the airflow and weight saving but some think it looks slightly underdressed. It’s also not the most premium-feeling thing in your hand, especially if you’re used to something heavier. But that’s the trade-off for the surprisingly reasonable price.
LG UltraGear evo Hyper Mini LED 5K gaming monitor
The star of CES, especially for anyone without much space, the LG UltraGear evo Hyper Mini LED 5K gaming monitor tries to do everything at once, with 5K resolution on a 27-inch panel. That means everything is absurdly sharp; the kind of clarity that makes other monitors feel slightly unfinished.
Then you’ve got the Mini LED backlight throwing serious brightness and contrast into the mix, so it’s not just crisp, it actually has some punch behind it. It’s also a game of two halves, as you can run it at 5K for single-player fidelity modes or turn up the refresh rate for multiplayer games. It’s basically two monitors in one: one for showing off and one for trying a bit too hard in ranked.
There’s some AI upscaling quietly doing its thing as well, smoothing over lower-res content without turning everything into a smeary mess. There’s no UK price yet but it’s not going to be cheap, and you’ll need a fairly serious setup to get the most out of it, but it’s a flex if you can afford it.
Coming July 2026, RRP: £TBC
Razer Raiju V3 Pro for PS5
The console wars aren’t over as far as Razer are concerned, with this very obviously PlayStation inspired designed. The lurid green faceplate is very Xbox though, along with the matte black shell and aggressive contours.
The mecha-tactile buttons are ridiculously clicky, the trigger stops are hair-trigger fast, and the rear paddles finally avoid that cheap plastic wobble that ruins so many premium pads. There’s no haptics though, which feels very disappointing given the price. Even so, there’s a snap and responsiveness to this controller that makes the standard DualSense suddenly feel like you’re wearing foam hands.
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