Peripherals
Mice, keyboards and headsets. The parts you physically touch, where build quality matters more than specs.
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Grouped by what you get for the money, not by a ranking.
Budget Wired Gaming Mouse
Gaming mouse
A lightweight wired mouse with a modern optical sensor. At this price the sensor is rarely the limitation — the cable, shell size and switch feel are what you actually notice.
Best for: First gaming mouse
See the full breakdownLightweight Wireless Gaming Mouse
Gaming mouse
A wireless mouse using a 2.4GHz dongle rather than Bluetooth. The dongle is the part that matters — Bluetooth-only mice are noticeably less responsive for games.
Best for: Players who dislike cable drag
See the full breakdownWired Gaming Headset
Gaming headset
A 3.5mm or USB headset with an attached microphone. At the budget end, comfort over a long session matters far more than the driver specifications on the box.
Best for: Voice chat while playing
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