Peripherals
Mice, keyboards and headsets. The parts you physically touch, where build quality matters more than specs.
Recommended tools and products
What we currently recommend for this kind of job, and what each one is not good for.
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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