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    The gaming accessories you use with your set up can make or break your gaming sessions. In many cases, it is the difference between playing at your best or playing like a bot.

    We have all been there. Starting with nothing but a console and a TV. The goal now is to improve that set up over time.

    A monitor here, controller rack there. Your setup actually starts looking better as you add on to it.

    But sometimes you just feel like something is missing. You may know what you need, or you might know what is needed but not know what to get, or you might be completely oblivious to the things that could greatly improve your set up.

    Real world example, for longer than I would like to admit, I was completely blind to the importance of having a gaming monitor and its effect on your play…until I got one. 

    Completely changed EVERYTHING. 

    My goal is to provide you with gaming accessories that you didn’t know needed until now. Everything on this list is aimed at improving your quality of life while you game so you have the best experience possible.

    Stream Deck – Even for non gamers

    As video game streaming continues to grow more people are starting to take a shot at making a name for themselves everyday.

    If you are serious about streaming, then getting a stream deck just might be for you. 

    A stream deck will help you out with things like setting multiple hotkeys for a variety of programs for streaming and video capture services, as well as other tasks like clipping game footage and setting macros amongst other things.

    Overall it is a great addition to improving the quality of your stream.

    Though a stream deck makes things seamless while you are live streaming, you don’t necessarily have to be a streamer to find it extremely useful. It can also serve as a strong productivity tool.

    This video by Elgato shows 5 ways you can use your stream deck for productivity rather than for streaming.

    Because it is built with programmable hotkeys, you can use it for just about anything you can think of. 

    Things You Can Do With A Stream Deck For Streamers and Non-Streamers

    • Set hotkeys for in-game for quick quick navigation
    • Launch apps
    • Control your music
    • Muting and unmuting your mic
    • Copy and Pasting Documents
    • Online Class Production
    • Turn things that will normally take multiple steps to complete into 1 step

    Check out this reddit thread to see the different ways people use their stream decks for things other than streaming.

    Stream Deck Options

    Some of the best stream deck options out there.

    Best Value Options

    Best Budget Options

    • UpDeck – Free App you can get on your phone and use to control your stream.
    • Number Keypad – A simple keypad can basically do the same thing a stream deck will do for you fundamentally with the right programs. just don’t expect much when it come to more effective features. and they are harder to set up.

    Gaming Keypad

    This gaming accessory is for my PC players out there. The PC master race just got a whole lot stronger.

    Rather than playing on the traditional Mouse and Keyboard, a Gaming keypad gives you the same functionality, but saves you space in your set up and provides you with more comfort.

    Unlike the traditional keyboard, the keypad was built specifically with gaming in mind and brings all the keys you will really need together all at better positions for gaming.

    Here are some benefits of a gaming keypad

    • Everything in one place – all the keys you will ever need are brought together for you at better positions
    • Comfort – the right keypad will greatly improve your gaming experience. Because of its convenience, you likely won’t have to move your arm as much as you would on a keyboard
    • Size friendly – its smaller size – compared to a keyboard – frees up a lot of arm space for you giving the freedom to move your arms however you want
    • Additional features – features will vary depending on the brand you get.

    For more info about this gaming accessory check out this article.

    Gaming Keypad Options

    Some of the best gaming keypad options out there.

    Best Value Options

    Best Budget Options

    Monitor 

    Does a monitor make much of a difference when you game?

    YESSSS, it does.

    I can’t stress this enough!

    For so many reasons, gaming on a monitor compared to playing on ANYTHING else is just…better.

    The main reason to get a monitor over anything else is the response time and refresh rate.

    You have to buy a premium TV to get a good response time and refresh rate, but you can get a good gaming monitor for a fraction of the price it takes to get a TV to do the same.

    This is especially important if you play competitive games where having a fast reaction time is especially important.

    Gaming Monitor Options

    Here are some gaming monitor options to get you started.

    Best Value Options

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    Monitor wall mounts

    Credit: u/ThePlebble on Reddit

    There are 2 reasons to have wall mounts. 

    Convenience and to free up space.

    Wall mounts for your monitor will help you free up space on your desk which is a luxury that, personally, I feel I don’t have enough of.

    Best Value Options

    Headset Holder

    This a gaming accessory that can be easily overlooked. But it will increase the quality of life on your set up.

    Headset holders and usually set up on the side or under your desk. This helps you make sure your headphones are out of the way and not just always sitting on top of your desk.

    Best Value Options

    Here are some options for headset holders for different positions depending on your preference.

    Wireless Bridge – For Stronger Connectivity

    If your gaming setup is far away from your router, then odds are you aren’t getting the internet speeds that you should be getting to play online effectively.

    A wireless bridge fixes this issue by expanding the range of connectivity in your home.

    Think of it as bringing your router closer to your setup, but not really.

    As soon as you set up your wireless bridge, you will instantly notice the difference in speeds.

    Best Value Options

    Gaming Chair

    A proper gaming setup is not complete without a proper gaming chair.

    If you game for hours on end then the right chair can make the difference between getting up at the end of your session comfortably or with back pain.

    If you have ever had a bad gaming chair then you know too well the challenges that come with it.

    If you aren’t sitting down comfortably at your setup then you will not play well. It just doesn’t work. Odds are you will spend a good amount of your time trying to figure out the best way to sit that won’t make your ass hurt.

    A good gaming chair with good back support is a required gaming accessory that I feel ALL gamers need. Whether they game seriously or for fun.

    It’s like having to sit all day at work on office chairs that haven’t been changed in years. You get up at the end of the day with back pain, everyday.

    Gaming Chair Options

    Here are some gaming chair options to get you started.

    Best Value Options

    Best Budget Options

    A Good Mouse Pad

    While gaming there is no telling when you will need to extend out your arm and how far you will need to extend it.

    Be proactive and get a mouse pad good enough to handle those moments.

    Best Value Options

    The Gaems

    Gaems has given “Game on the go” a new meaning.

    Gaems changed the game with its series of gaming accessories.

    Their boxes let gamers not only carry their game systems in secure cases but also play wherever they feel like.

    Their boxes come with its own monitor, storage for your controllers, power supplies, and other accessories , space to hold your gaming console, and with all the needed outlets to power your system and play on included 19” monitor.

    This is probably the most convenient way to do it if you find yourself not having time to play your games because you are always on the move and never at home.

    The box itself is not too big and can be subtle. Just pull it out whenever and start gaming with no problems.

    This is probably the most practical gaming accessory that I have seen in a while. I still can’t believe I never knew this existed.

    Best Option

    Gaems Vanguard

    Conclusion

    Hope this list was able to give you some ideas of things that you can add to your set up to make it better and improve the quality of your gaming sessions.

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