With the holidays fast approaching, it offers up the opportunity to sneak in a bit of extra gaming time, have a post-Christmas online get together with friends, or maybe find an excuse to keep the kids occupied with a few rounds of Among Us with their pals while the dinner is cooking.
To that end, a good bit of kit for that special someone’s gaming needs makes a fine present. Whether that be a durable, reliable, affordable mic for kids or a hyper-responsive mouse to help someone continue on a path to greatness in League of Legends, there are accessories for all shapes and sizes of head and hands alike.
We’ve put together a list of a few suggestions for PC-centric holiday gifts. Check them out below:
Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 Headset
A decently-priced headset that delivers plenty of quality for the price point. It works across all gaming platforms, features special comfort protection for glasses-wearers, a 12-hour battery life, and delivers boosted audio compared to the Gen 1 model.
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Headset
If you want something a little more indulgent from your Turtle Beach headset, then the Stealth 700 might be the better option for you. This headset is not only wireless, it has Turtle Beach’s exclusive ‘Superhuman Hearing’ sound setting, which amplifies the smallest sounds for a tactical advantage. There’s the bonus of Bluetooth options that allows for switching between calls, chat, and music.
Lucidsound LS35X Headset
Featuring complete wireless technology by Xbox, this headset is built for comfort and ease of use at a fairly reasonable price. It connects to Xbox controllers with ease, and features a handy audio control set right on the earpiece, so you won’t have to go fiddling with menus when your friends come online during the middle of a session.
Lucidsound LS50X Headset
This model has all the treats of the LS35X, but like the Turtle Beach Stealth 700, it also features the ability to simultaneously stream Bluetooth, which means easily switching between making calls, using chat apps, and playing your favorite music. The advanced chipset also means the wireless signal is superior too.
Fusion Pro 2 PowerA Xbox Series X Controller / PC (Wired)
If you’re looking for a bit of luxury in a wired controller, then you can’t go far wrong with this one. Four easily customizable additional buttons, beefed-up rumble features, switchable faceplates, adjustable triggers, and thumbsticks, plus a nifty audio dial to go between mic settings in an instant. It even comes in its own special case to really drive home how decadent this is.
Turtle Beach Recon Controller Xbox Series X / PC (Wired)
The Recon takes the basic Xbox Series X/S controller setup and adds a few more bells and whistles without breaking the bank. The top of it features easy access audio controls that include EQ presets, game & chat volume mix, and mic monitoring. It also features two mappable back buttons, one of which has ‘Pro-Aim’ which tunes thumbstick sensitivity for enhanced long-range accuracy. Not a bad deal all around.
Roccat Kone Pro Gaming Mouse
This Nvidia Reflex Verified gaming mouse is lightweight, super-responsive, and looks great thanks to its RGB-infused shell. The latest iteration of the Kone Pro is made to be comfortable and enjoyable to use in any hand shape or size.
Vulcan TKL Pro Compact Optical RGB Keyboard
The sleek Vulcan TKL Pro Compact offers the best of both worlds as far as keyboards go. The mechanical keystroke feel married to a lightning-quick keystroke response. It’s made to take the clackety-clack punishment too, as the key durability is good for 100 million keystrokes and the board itself is reinforced with airplane-grade aluminum.
