Gaming Peripherals
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The best Xbox headsets in 2025 — here's our top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
We tested the best Xbox headsets for every budget to help you get the best audio while playing your favorite games on the console.

I just tested these audiophile gaming earbuds — and they almost give my SteelSeries buds a run for their money
By Nikita Achanta published
The Final VR3000 Wireless are a comfortable pair of gaming earbuds that create immersive soundscapes and boast long battery life. But there are some flaws.

I test gaming devices for a living — here are 7 peripherals I recommend right now
By Tony Polanco published
If you're looking for awesome gaming peripherals, here are 7 peripherals you need to get right now.

This is the most customizable PS5 and PC arcade stick I’ve tested — and I can’t get enough
By Tony Polanco published
The Hori Fighting Stick Alpha is a phenomenal arcade stick for fighting game enthusiasts and professional players alike. It’s one of the best peripherals of its kind.

I test gaming controllers for a living — here are the 6 best for each platform
By Dave Meikleham published
From pro level Xbox pads to performant PS5 peripherals, these are my favorite controllers you can currently buy.

I tried the Backbone Pro and it's an excellent mobile controller — but it's even better on PC
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Backbone Pro adds a bunch of new features like remappable back buttons and full-sized thumbsticks but wireless play brings a dual-screen experience to PC gaming.

The HyperX Cloud III S Wireless is the gaming headset to get if all you care about is sound
By Nikita Achanta published
The HyperX Cloud III S Wireless creates immersive soundscapes, both its mics perform well and it’s got long battery life. But it has some noteworthy flaws.

I’m a lifelong fighting game player — and this is the fightpad I’ve wanted for years
By Tony Polanco published
The Hori Wireless Fighting Commander Octa Pro is the company’s best fighting game controller yet, thanks to its ergonomic design, flawless performance and high customizability.

Backbone unveils new Backbone Pro controller that's not just for your phone — play wirelessly on your PC, tablet and more
By Anthony Spadafora published
The new Backbone Pro controller features full-size joysticks, remappable back buttons and a more comfortable design, plus wireless play on PC, tablets, TVs and even VR headsets.

I just tested this Asus gaming headset — and it makes playing horror games so immersive that it gave me nightmares
By Nikita Achanta published
The Asus ROG Pelta is compatible with many devices, it's extremely comfortable and its 50mm drivers and virtual surround sound make games very immersive.
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