Don’t know what to get the gamer in your life for Christmas? Here's the best accessories for PS5, Xbox and Switch

5-star ratings at Tom's Guide are rare, so when a headset gets one, you can rest assured that it is really very good — and the Alienware pro Wireless Gaming Headset is fantastic, especially for PS5 owners. Its 50mm drivers accurately reproduce in-game sounds, offering an immersive gaming experience, while the highly effective ANC isolates and pulls you right into the action. With long, reliable battery life and multi-platform compatibility, this set of cans is worth paying a premium for.

Need a more budget-friendly PS5 headset? The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is another 5-star set of cans offering incredible sound quality and fantastic comfort for long gaming sessions. It's compatible with a few other consoles and devices, so it's the catch-all headset for PS5 owners. The sleek and lightweight design doesn't make the Arctis Nova 5 look like a gaming-only headset either, so gamers can use it out and about too.

If the gamer in your life is into competitive gaming or esports, and they want a controller that's more powerful than the DualSense Edge, the Razer Raiju V3 Pro should be your port of call. Currently, it's the only PS5 gamepad with TMR thumbsticks, which offer precise control over movements while removing the risk of stick drift, and the gamepad’s Hall Effect triggers are fantastic too. The controller is highly customizable with removable back buttons and personalization via Windows and/or mobile software, and it’s very comfortable for long gaming sessions.

I'm not a massive fan of the Nintendo Switch 2's built-in speakers, so the Turtle Beach Airlite Fit headset offers a fantastic (and affordable) solution. It elevates your gaming experience by creating immersive soundscapes, thanks to the 40mm drivers. It comes with a flip-to-mute mic that makes you sound loud and clear, and I really like its colorful design, which complements the Switch’s and the Switch 2's playful nature. This is a budget headset that performs like a premium one.

One of the downsides of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is that it's quite expensive, but the good news is that the GameSir Super Nova is an amazing and powerful alternative. Right now, the Super Nova is one of the cheapest controllers featuring Hall Effect triggers and thumbsticks, both of which give you an edge in gaming. Compatible with a range of devices, the Super Nova boasts great gaming performance, and it comes with a charging dock. It’s competitively priced, and its companion software is user-friendly too — it's practically perfect for Switch owners who want to take their gaming performance up a notch.

As budget controllers go, the Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless is a fantastic gamepad for the Nintendo Switch family — after all, its glow-in-the-dark design is inspired by Nintendo's most popular games and characters, such as Mario. Featuring analog thumbsticks and triggers that are highly responsive and motion controls, not only does the Rematch Wireless make games feel more immersive, but it’s extremely comfortable, too. There are also two rear buttons that can be remapped on the fly.

Alongside the two aforementioned PS5 headsets, the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is the only other headset I've awarded 5-stars too — and it's perfect for Xbox players. When I tested it, I felt it upstaged every other headset. Designed for professional gamers (or those who want best-in-class sound), it boasts fantastic sound with spatial audio support that gives you a competitive edge. It’s extremely comfortable, features highly effective ANC, and comes with a detachable mic that makes you sound loud and clear. No compromises have been made, and you’re getting your money’s worth.

Need a cheap but cheerful headset for the Xbox gamer in your life, or someone who owns an Xbox and a Switch? The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless is the only headset they'll need. This is an extremely comfortable gaming headset thanks to its memory foam earcups, and it comes with a detailed companion app that offers 200+ game-tailored presets — most of which work excellently. The detachable mic is loud and clear, and the 40-hour battery life is very reliable.

For competitive Xbox players, there are few controllers better than the Turtle Beach Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded. Available for both Xbox and PS5, I tested the latter model but there aren't any differences between the two (except for compatibility, of course). The Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded improves on its predecessor by introducing Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers with five stop switches. These are extremely responsive and so are the four on-the-fly customizable back buttons. The gamepad’s biggest selling point is its modular design and 11 interchangeable components which make it suitable for nearly every genre.