101 gadgets: Stuff’s pick of brilliant gaming accessories to level you up in 2025
From hybrid consoles to high-performance peripherals, here’s the ultimate kit to level up your gaming experience
The best gaming accessories can make all the difference between victory and defeat — and we’ve compiled a list of the most covetable new gear to level you up, helping you make the most out of the best consoles and gaming PCs around.
From cutting-edge headset straps to precision controllers and crystal-clear microphones, our comprehensive guide to the best gaming accessories covers everything you need to elevate your gaming experience. Ready player one…
Nintendo Switch 2
If it ain’t broke… Nintendo’s latest hybrid console is a portable powerhouse that seamlessly transitions from handheld to docked play, building on the original’s ludicrously successful formula. Redesigned Joy-Con 2 controllers offer improved ergonomics and magnetic attachments, while 256GB of internal storage and support for up to 2TB microSD Express cards make space concerns a thing of the past. Backwards compatibility ensures your existing Switch library isn’t obsolete either, while a redesigned kickstand offers more angles for gaming on the move. There’s even a second USB-C port at the top for easier charging in tabletop mode – a welcome touch. Whether you’re cursing your luck in Mario Kart World or exploring new titles, the almighty Switch’s successor won’t disappoint.
Nanoleaf Pegboard Desk Dock
Who says organisation can’t be fun? Nanoleaf’s modular pegboard system combines customizable RGB lighting with functional storage, allowing you to display controllers, headsets, and more with full-on Unicorn Ravedrip. Sync the lighting with your gameplay for an even more immersive experience.
Backbone One: Xbox Edition
Turn your smartphone into a portable gaming console without the stress and expense of an electrical engineering degree. Designed for Xbox Cloud Gaming, this hassle-free controller will snugly hug your handset, bestowing it with responsive controls, a comfortable grip, and seamless integration with your device, for console-quality gaming. The Master Chief paint job is a welcome bonus.
8BitMods Retro-Bit SEGA Saturn Pro Wireless 2.4G Controller
The Sega Saturn (or the preferred Mega Drive) holds a special place in our hearts. Its iconic controller might not be as ergonomic as the CAD-designed modern equivalents, but that’s not stopping us from wanting to snap up this revamped version, complete with a 2.4GHz rock-solid wireless connection and stick drift-resistant analogue sticks.
Razer Blade 16
Razer’s gaming laptops never compromise, and the new Blade is no exception. Featuring a dual-mode mini-LED display, it switches between 4K 120Hz and FHD 240Hz, for both casual sessions and nail-biting sweat-fests alike. Packed with top-tier specs (including beastly Nvidia GPU muscle), it delivers exceptional performance in a sleek chassis.
SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds
Sweat-inducing giant over-ears be damned – the Arctis Gamebuds deliver low-latency gaming audio in a pocketable package. With dual wireless modes (thanks to a handy USB-C adaptor), custom-tuned drivers, and sweat resistance, they’re perfect for the Switch, Steam Deck, PC, or sneaky mobile sessions. Music doesn’t sound half bad on them either.
Corsair Platform:6 Creator Edition Desk
Don’t settle for Ikea: this is an adjustable desk with a spacious solid wood surface, dual electric motors for smooth sit/stand transitions, and a modular rail system for mounting accessories.
MSI Meg Vision X
One of our guilty pleasures is spec’ing up PCs that are laughably way over budget to see just how much we can push the envelope. MSI’s monster is one such example, packed with an Intel Core i9 CPU, RTX 5090 graphics, and a bonus touchscreen. Overkill? Maybe. Brilliant? Definitely. Expensive? Devestatingly.
Boulies Master Rex
Built for marathon gaming sessions (and, crucially, actual human spines), the Boulies Master Rex gaming chair blends plush memory foam, adjustable lumbar support, and durable fabric into a seat you can sink into for hours. Better yet, it looks good enough to pull double duty as a stylish office throne.
Turtle Beach Stealth 600
Turtle Beach’s Stealth 600 headset offers booming sound, comfy cushions and up to 48 hours of battery life – all with the promise of lag–free performance across Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC. The new purple colour is rather snazzy too (if we say so ourselves), while AI-powered noise reduction should make for crisp cries for backup.
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