The best gaming accessories you can buy for under R500

Gaming is becoming an expensive hobby in South Africa, with local gamers being subject to fluctuating game prices, low stock and late launch dates.

However, scrupulous gamers can still get some decent gaming gadgets for a good price if they look hard enough and prioritise their purchases.

Here are some gaming accessories you can buy for under R500:

Gaming Headset – R424

While you may get better sound quality and comfort from a more expensive headset, some budget gaming headsets can serve perfectly well for everyone but hardcore gamers.

In this price bracket, it is important to read reviews of your prospective budget headset in order to determine its reliability and build quality.

PC USB Gamepad – R350

Owning a USB gamepad is a must for most serious PC gamers, but you needn’t fork out the large sum required for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One controller.

PC gamers can choose from a number of perfectly serviceable third-party gamepads, many of which come in at under R500.

Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter – R302

This a must-have for Xbox One gamers who value audio quality and want to use a high-quality stero headset.

The adapter also allows you to easily control volume and microphone settings on the fly.

Gaming Mouse – R307

While it is certainly advised to spend as much as you need on a gaming mouse, the fact is that most casual gamers will not need an expensive gaming mouse, as that level of accuracy and responsiveness is not required.

There are a number of decent gaming mice for under R500, including some Speedlink devices and SteelSeries’ budget mouse lineup.

Mouse Pad – R223

A mouse pad is a highly under-rated peripheral which can drastically change the way you play, especially if you are a hardcore FPS or RTS gamer.

Some mouse pads feature different designs which favour speed or accuracy, but it is best to choose something that feels comfortable and efficient to you.

Joystick/Steering Wheel – R499

Control devices such as joysticks and steering wheels can seriously alter the experience of a game, sometimes for a very reasonable price.

It is always better to go for more expensive, specialised hardware if you desire a realistic simulation experience, but for casual racers and/or pilots, budget hardware can do just fine.

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