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The best VR headsets on a grey background with the PC Gamer Recommends badge in the upper right corner.
Best VR headset in 2026: my top picks for virtual reality with or without a gaming PC

By Jacob Ridley Last updated

Jack In Immerse yourself in stunning game worlds with the best VR headset.

Jack In
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
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: I've tested lots of gamepads and these get my recommendation

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
Pacific Drive Endless Expeditions spring 2025 update trailer still - a sexy, tricked-out 1980s station wagon being blasted with magic healing electricity
This AliExpress-sourced $5 USB hub has been described as 'mildly dangerous' for your PC, thanks to a nasty power issue

By Andy Edser Published

News In a word: Eek.

News
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
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