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Some games are better played on a controller rather than a mouse and keyboard. For those games, a wired controller like this one from PowerA is an excellent budget-friendly pick, with a speedy wired connection, two mappable buttons, and dual rumble motors. You can save $15 on this gorgeous lilac shade or a classic black controller.

You're missing out if you don't have a mechanical keyboard for your PC gaming setup. This full-size keyboard comes with a handy ten-key pad on the side and features multiple RGB preset modes, soft tactile brown switches, and an all-metal panel. Plus, it's hot-swappable, so if you ever want to play around with linear or clicky switches, you can!

For any gamer, buying a high-quality gaming mouse is a good idea. Still, it's an especially great idea for those who play shooting games that require precision, competitive or otherwise. Save 51% on this gaming mouse, decked-out with 11 customizable buttons, a hyper-fast scroll wheel, and a Hero 25K sensor.

Wired headsets offer lower latency, but wireless headsets allow you to freely move about the room or go get some water without missing a quip from a friend or an important in-game moment. Right now, you can save $60 on the HyperX Cloud II, one of the best wireless gaming headsets you can buy. It features a wireless range of up to 20 meters and up to 30 hours of battery life and is compatible with PC and PS4/PS5 consoles.

Pick up a sleek and comfortable wired headset from Logitech for just $37, a mere $5 shy of its lowest price ever. These headphones feature Advanced DTS Headphone:X v2.0 surround sound, enlarged 50mm to help you get even more immersed in your games, and a convenient flip-to-mute microphone. Logitech's G432 headset is compatible with PC, mobile devices, and game consoles via a 3.5mm audio jack.