The best PC gaming gifts for any budget

For a more high-end sound, this model has 7.1-channel surround sound that creates a 3D space for in-game audio. You’ll be able to pinpoint an enemy’s precise location nearby just by their footsteps. The 6 mm cardioid mic delivers clear audio to your teammates, and it can be detached in case you prefer to use a desktop mic.

Logitech’s affordable optical gaming mouse is lightweight and capable, and has six programmable buttons. It comes in an array of fun colors, like blue and lilac, along with the classic white and black options. Its most impressive feature is that a single AA battery can power it for 250 hours.

Some gamers prefer just a few buttons, but this enthusiast gaming mouse has a whopping 29 programmable inputs, letting you customize the heck out of your controls. It boasts 100 hours of battery life, and Roccat includes a rapid-charge dock for when the mouse is not in use, so you’ll never find yourself with zero battery.

8BitDo has tapped into nostalgia better than any other manufacturer, and this mechanical keyboard is proof. Inspired by the classic colorways of the NES, Famicom, Commodore 64, and original Macintosh, this retro gaming keyboard even includes two giant A and B buttons that act as programmable keys you can map as you please.

This mechanical gaming keyboard is highly customizable, allowing you to adjust the travel distance of your keystrokes to the nearest 0.1 mm. Other features that stick out include its OLED display that aids with adjusting game profiles and settings. Its Rapid Tap setting allows for faster input and improved aim by prioritizing the last key pressed — perfect for FPS games where you need to strafe constantly.

At 27 inches, you might find that a 1080p resolution is all you need to enjoy your games. This height-adjustable monitor can reach a fast 280 Hz refresh rate while remaining at an affordable price point.

An anti-glare OLED gaming monitor is one of the best ways to play games. LG’s 1440p UltraGear is a great example, one that utilizes HDR so you’ll be gaming with a more brilliant range of color than with inferior monitor tech. Performance-wise, it supports 240Hz with a response time of 0.03 ms.

This 49-inch monstrosity of a curved OLED monitor is a great high-roller pick. You’ll get a refresh rate of 240 Hz and response times of 0.03 ms, both of which are close to cutting-edge. If you enjoy RGB LED lighting, its CoreSync lighting can synchronize its colors to match the game on screen, projecting them onto the wall to set a cool vibe and immerse yourself further.

This Samsung SSD is built to achieve high performance while gaming. With up to 7,450 MB/s read and 6,900 MB/s write speeds, you’ll be met with super fast load times. It also works great for anyone who dips into video editing, 3D modeling, or any other field that uses big files.

As video game download sizes are ballooning, your next SSD should be ready for the future. The WD Black 4 TB SSD is a great size for hardcore gamers, and the built-in heatsink means you need no other accessories to keep it cool, whether it’s in your PC or your PS5. Spend less time figuring out which games to delete from your hard drive and more time playing them.

This external M.2 2230 enclosure is a little fancier than others, containing a heatsink to stay cool, plus a second USB-C port that allows for up to 100 W of passthrough charging to keep handhelds charged up.

A lot of gaming chairs are visually loud in their color scheme and design choices. The solid black fabric of the Corsair TC100 fits better with modern-styled furniture. Its armrests and seat height are adjustable, and it has a detachable memory foam neck pillow and a lumbar pillow for added comfort.

The best gaming chair for you may be a great office chair. Ikea’s Markus is an affordable, ergonomic office chair designed to be sat in for eight or more hours a day. The adjustable tilt tension helps support your lower back to keep your comfortable gaming in it all day long.

When it comes to desk chairs, Herman Miller is the pinnacle of both style and comfort, but its chairs come at a high price. As the old adage goes, “Never cheap out on anything that goes between you and the ground.” This chair has support in spades, with a spine-like column and flexible touch points across its entire back side.

The Homall gaming desk’s carbon fiber surface, angled design, and red accents are a giveaway that it’s for gamers, but it has some great features for the price. The 44-inch desk comes with a convenient cup holder and a hook for headphones to keep your play area clear.

The 8BitDo Ultimate wireless controller does more than options that cost $20 more. It includes rumble and two customizable back paddle buttons, and its battery will last you 15 hours on a single charge. Its Hall effect joysticks are resistant to drifting, ensuring a longer lifespan than traditional joysticks. The controller also comes in a bunch of fun colors.

Microsoft’s core controller design is great, but the Elite controller adds functions and comfort some gamers swear by. This enthusiast option features a rubberized grip, customizable paddle buttons on the back, and swappable thumbsticks with adjustable tension for a personalized gaming experience.

This affordable set includes a pair of 2-inch speakers and a 4-inch downward-firing subwoofer. If you need more power, they support a high-gain mode that can be turned on to produce richer bass at no loss to audio quality.

This 5.1-channel soundbar can bring your games to life with immersive audio. It supports HDMI, and it has RGB lighting, like any proper gaming accessory should.

This mid-range workhorse will be able to handle most games you throw at it with great performance, thanks to its Intel Core i7 processor and GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. It has a display size of 16 inches with a resolution of 1080p — a great option for both everyday use and for getting into PC gaming.

For gamers who are fine with midrange performance, you won’t find a more sleek 14-inch gaming laptop than the 2024 ROG Zephyrus G14. It features a sweet OLED panel, the RTX 4060, and plenty of storage.

The 2024 Gigabyte Aorus 17X measures in at 17 inches and supports 1440p resolution. It touts a GeForce RTX 4090 GPU and an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, which will let you boost a game’s graphical fidelity to the highest level while maintaining peak performance.

The original Steam Deck is fine and dandy, but if you’ve seen it side by side with the OLED, you’d immediately see that the newer Deck model is the better choice. It’s got a slightly bigger screen, longer battery life, and most notably, an HDR OLED screen that displays deep, rich blacks and bright colors that pop. The Steam Deck OLED is available with either 512 GB or 1 TB of storage.

This gaming handheld has a 1080p 7-inch display that runs at 120 Hz (compared to the 720p resolution and 90Hz refresh rate of the Steam Deck OLED). It supports Windows games, Game Pass for PC titles, as well as games through Steam. Get it with either 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB of storage.