Peripherals are an important and often overlooked part of PC gaming – and despite the old adage regarding shoddy craftsmen and tools, we doubt many professional Counter-Strike players are as formidable when they’re playing using a steering wheel or a laptop touch pad.
Peripherals are the tools players use to interface with games, and they can make a big difference depending on their quality and specifications.
Although most top-quality accessories are relatively expensive, there are a few reliable and decent peripherals available in a more reasonable price range.
Check out these high-quality and high-value PC gaming gadgets:
XEOX PRO Wireless Gamepad – R549
The Xeox Pro Wireless Gamepad delivers the convenience of an Xbox 360 gamepad with added reliability and compatibility.
Razer Goliathus Mouse Pad – R371
The Goliathus Mouse Pad comes in many different variations – each catered to a different play style.
ROCCAT Apuri Mouse Bungee – R355
The Apuri Mouse Bungee doubles as a powered USB HUB, allowing gamers to minimise mouse cable drag and organise USB devices effectively.
Seagate 320GB External HDD – R673
Seagate’s FreeAgent Go external HDD delivers the brand’s reliability in an affordable, although relatively small package.
SteelSeries KANA V2 Gaming Mouse – R797
A gaming mouse is one of the most important accessories that PC gamers can purchase, as it offers an increased level of accuracy and control. The Kana V2 is a good quality device which is priced very reasonably.
Corsair Raptor K30 Keyboard – R774
The Corsair Raptor K30 gaming keyboard is not a mechanical keyboard, although it offers a similar degree of control and features anti-ghosting and many customisation options.
Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick – R708
The Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick is a widely available and high-value gaming joystick that is compatible with a large variety of games.
SteelSeries Siberia 100 Headset – R811
Alright, so the Sibera 100 is just over R800 – but when you are buying a gaming headset, a decent-quality device will serve you far better than a second-rate one.
The Siberia has the exceptional build quality and sound that SteelSeries is known for.
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