Looking to forget the world around you and get sucked into a digital one? LG’s 45 Ultragear OLED boasts a dazzling, curved 45-inch OLED screen that will make you feel like you’re there. This Editors' Choice Winner would make a generous gift, but any game will look brilliant on this screen, thanks to its 5,120 x 2,160-pixel resolution. Just make sure the recipient has a high-end graphics card to power the experience.

There are many gaming headset options out there, but the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is our current favorite premium option for enthusiasts. It touts excellent audio quality, effective noise cancellation, dual swappable batteries, and a nicely designed base station. We gave it an Editors' Choice award, saying it justified "its price with superior functionality and performance."

Ditch the number pad and get straight to gaming with the tenkeyless Logitech G Pro X TKL gaming keyboard, an Editors' Choice award winner. With comfortable typing, low latency, and 2.4Ghz and Bluetooth wireless options, this compact keyboard is a treat for competitive and enthusiast gamers. Wired options abound, too, but few are doing wireless gaming better than Logitech; this remains one of the best and simplest options on the market.

The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is a premium controller that rivals elite options from first-party hardware makers. Thanks to high-quality buttons and analog sticks, the ergonomic design feels great in hand. The relatively short battery life (estimated at 20 hours on a full charge) may interrupt play sessions, but you won't take your paws off this gamepad once you're back in the game.

No one should sit still for hours on end, but a great gaming chair helps better support your body when all your brain can think about is defeating a tough boss. The AndaSeat Novis is an Editors' Choice winner thanks to its sturdy and comfortable design. It's also affordable, leaving you with extra cash to spend on all the other items on this list.

An excellent gaming monitor reminds us just how important the video is to video games. The stylish, RGB-lit HP Omen Transcend 32 OLED, which boasts glorious 4K with a wide color range, will have you appreciating every drop of sweat that goes into producing today's cutting-edge graphics. The integrated speakers provide surprisingly strong audio that complements the visuals on this Editors' Choice winner.

Audio is one category with a nearly limitless price ceiling among hobbyists, so how about something straightforward and affordable? The Editors' Choice Creative Pebble Pro speakers are relatively tiny, but they punch above their weight in audio performance. They deliver strong sound with wide stereo image, and angled drivers, plus they support 3.5mm, Bluetooth, and USB-C playback. The RGB lighting is a nice touch.

A budget gaming mouse always comes with compromises, but the 8BitDo Retro R8 is so good, at such an affordable price, that it's hard to care much about them. The Retro R8’s impressive performance (up to 26,000dpi and 8,000Hz polling rate) punches above its weight class when you consider its low cost. The Editors' Choice winner also features a striking, lightweight design that evokes the golden age of gaming.

The original, Windows-powered Lenovo Legion Go S was already a solid handheld gaming PC, with an ergonomic design and great screen. However, the new Z2 Go model, an Editors' Choice, achieves even better performance by replacing the Windows operating system with the lightweight and impressive SteamOS. Our reviewer calls it "a better SteamOS handheld than the actual Steam Deck."

Gaming headsets come in all shapes and sizes, and the Turtle Beach Atlas Air is an excellent example of a relatively rare subcategory: the open-back design. Compared with common, closed-back headsets, open-back headsets let air pass through earcups, allowing for more natural sound. The Editors' Choice winner is also an overall excellent headset, featuring well-balanced audio, a clear microphone, and a long-lasting battery. 

A good gaming router is essential for getting online for multiplayer action and more. The Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is an Editors' Choice due to its speedy performance and impressive specs, including a 10GbE port and Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz channel bandwidth. You can customize it to enhance security and even prevent younger players from gaming when they aren't supposed to.

The MSI Codex R2 is an ideal mainstream gaming tower for, say, your child or spouse that won't break the bank. We gave an Editors' Choice award to an Nvidia RTX 4060 model, but RTX 5060 versions are now available for about the same price. That makes it an even sweeter deal, and you can expect steady 60fps gaming on most modern titles. It's a large tower with a nice case design and solid all-around performance, plus it will be easily upgradable in the future.

Have a PC gamer in your life who wants to play Xbox's top titles on the cheap? For a monthly fee, Xbox Game Pass, an Editors' Choice winner, delivers a steady stream of gaming goodness, making it an appealing alternative to purchasing full-priced games. Game Pass offers instant access to numerous high-profile Xbox games on launch day and includes subscription services from EA and Ubisoft, and you don't need to pay for online play.

Gaming accessory brand HyperX offers a range of options for PC power users, and its Vision S camera is one of the best webcams we've reviewed, period. It sits at the higher end of the price spectrum, but it's still less expensive than other 4K alternatives, really splitting the difference between performance and value. It works well in low light, too, so it's great for dark gaming caves.