Gaming has gained a lot of traction in India in the last few years and the demand for gaming PC and laptops is at its peak right now. This is evident from the global chip shortage and the price of GPUs skyrocketing. With this, the gaming accessories market has taken a sharp rise. The demand for gaming keyboards, gaming mice, headsets etc has increased with features developed especially for gamers.
Here are a few must-have accessories that you should get for your gaming setup and take your gaming experience to the next level.
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Best Gaming Accessories to buy in 2022
The gaming accessories include a gaming keyboard, gaming mouse, controller, headset and a gaming steering wheel.
1. Best Gaming Keyboard- Redragon K551 Mechanical Keyboard
Redragon is one of the budget brands in India that provide a complete balance between quality, performance and pricing. The Redragon K551 is a mechanical keyboard that is built with durable metal-abs construction. The K551 keyboard features Cherry MX Red switches and has a quiet keypress sound and have a fast response time.
The keyboard has 104 switches including a full numeric keyboard on the right as well. These keys are dustproof and have Rainbow LED-backlit with 19 different lighting effects and gaming modes. Out of these, there are 12 multimedia keys to control your media actin like play, pause and stop. The Cherry MX Red switches are highly durable and are rated to last for 50 Million keystrokes. Another thing to note about the keys is the way they are engineered with precision. The keycaps are ergonomically curved keycaps that are designed for a comfortable experience.
TheRedragon K551 is priced at Rs. 2,500.
2. Best Gaming Mouse- Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury Wired Gaming Mouse
The Logitech G402 is one of the best-selling gaming mouse of all time and comes with high precision tracking. The G402 features Fusion Engine High-Speed Tracking technology that combines with Logitech Delta Zero hybrid sensor to achieve a tracking speed of 500IPS.
The overall design of the mouse is quite ergonomic and comfortable for extended hours of gaming. The G402 is built from lightweight materials and uses rubber grips to ensure you have a comfortable gaming experience. The mouse features 8 programmable buttons to set custom triggers that can help enhance the overall gameplay.
Another interesting feature of Logitech G402 is that you can switch the DPI of the mouse on the fly with 4 predefined settings ranging from 250-4000DPI. All this along with precision tracking is handled by an onboard 32-Bit ARM Processor.
The Logitech G402 is priced at Rs. 2,000.
3. Best Gaming Headphone- HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Gaming Headset
The HyperX Cloud Stinger Core headset is designed specifically for gamers and is multi-console compatible. This is an over-ear headset with soft ear cushions for comfort and a flexible mic that can be adjusted as per your need. The headset features a closed cup design with 40mm directional drivers that delivers an immersive gaming experience.
You get a controller on the cable with which you can control the volume with the volume wheel and microphone mute button. Overall the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core headset is lightweight, comfortable to wear and sounds incredible. The headset is compatible with all PlayStation Consoles, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, smartphones and your Laptop/PC with the 3.5mm audio jack.
The HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Gaming Headset is priced at Rs. 3000.
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4. Best Gaming Controller: Redgear Pro Wireless Gamepad
Having a gamepad paired up with your gaming PC can be a lot of fun especially if you are into racing games. Readgear Pro Wireless Gamepad is one of the popular gaming controllers available out there. The controller is quite similar to the Xbox/Playstation controller with a bunch of additional buttons as well. The Readgear Pro supports a 2.4Ghz connection with a 10meter range. With a long-lasting built-in battery that is good for 10 hours of gameplay.
The Readger Pro controller features dual high-intensity motors for realistic haptic feedback during gaming. Also, the ABXY buttons are backlit illuminated and this makes it easy to game in the dark. The controller also features Turbo Mode and this allows you to configure your weapons to shoot in the burst mode. It gives you a tactile advantage in shooting games.
The gamepad is easy to pair with a plug-n-play configuration and does not require any addon software or drivers. Just pair it with your smartphone or PC and you are good to go.
The Redgear Pro Wireless Gamepad is priced at Rs. 1,400.
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5. Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel and Floor Pedals
This is an interesting accessory, especially for racing game lovers and is best for experiencing the thrill of driving in a simulated environment. This accessory is from Logitech and features a full-fledged steering wheel with controls built-in and a set of floor pedals. The setup is exactly like we see on a car and takes the gaming experience to another level.
The Steering Wheel of Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel is 900 degrees lock to lock with dual-motor force feedback. The steering wheel has sold steel bearings in the wheel shaft for smooth rotation. You also get D-Pad controls, paddle shifters, a 24-point selection dial, a +/- button to tune your driving settings and LED indicator lights to tell exactly when to shift.
Talking about the peals, you have a throttle on the right, a pressure-sensitive brake a the centre and clutch pedals on the left. You also get an option for a companion gear shifter that can be purchased separately as an addon.
The Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel and Floor Pedals is priced at Rs. 25,000.
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