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A GameSir Nova Lite and Gamesir G7 Pro pair of controllers against a coloured background with a PC Gamer recommended logo

Best PC controllers in 2026: the pads I recommend for PC gamers

By Dave James last updated

Total control Grab one of the best PC controllers for when your keyboard and mouse simply won't do.

Total control
Xbox Series X/S and Elite Series 2 controllers

How to use every Xbox controller on PC

By Wes Fenlon last updated

Guide Tips for connecting Microsoft's Xbox controllers via USB, wireless adapter, or Bluetooth.

Guide
Sony DualSense controller on a wooden table top

How to use the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller on PC

By Wes Fenlon last updated

PSPad A quick walkthrough for getting the PS5 controller connected via Bluetooth or USB.

PSPad
A photo of a Seagate FireCuda X Vault external hdd, resting on a computer desk

Seagate FireCuda X Vault review

By Nick Evanson published

Score: 80% Big on size, big on capacity, not that big on price.

Score: 80%
A HyperX FlipCast microphone, lit up in RGB and attached to a boom arm over a gaming keyboard

HyperX FlipCast gaming microphone review

By Andy Edser published

Score: 74% Pretty good, but the price gives me serious pause.

Score: 74%
Framework mainboard upgrades

The DockFrame is a USB-C hub compatible with Framework's modular, hot swappable kit so you always have just what you need

By Jess Kinghorn published

News Live and no longer unplugged.

News
Two external SSDs on a green background with the PC Gamer recommended badge in the top right corner

Best external SSDs for gaming in 2026: These are the portable drives I'd use for backups, game libraries, and travel storage

By Jacob Fox last updated

SSDs to go Bag one of the best USB Type-C SSDs for game storage on a PC or console.

SSDs to go
Two Mini-ITX PC cases on a white/silver background with the PC Gamer recommended logo in the top right.

The best Mini-ITX PC case in 2026: the top tiny cases I've tested so far

By Dave James last updated

Mini but Mighty Go compact and cute with the best Mini-ITX PC cases.

Mini but Mighty
The best wireless gaming keyboards

Best wireless gaming keyboard in 2026: my top picks for cable-free typing delights

By Jacob Ridley last updated

Freedom Cut the cord with the best wireless gaming keyboards.

Freedom
The Shure MV6 gaming microphone and the Amazon Basics USB Condenser Microphone on a silver background, with the PC Gamer recommended badge in the top right

Best microphone for gaming in 2026: from streaming to podcast mics, these are my top picks

By Andy Edser last updated

Mouth Noises Make your voice heard with the best microphones for streaming and gaming.

Mouth Noises
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