Perfect Gadgets for Gamers in 2020
What do you need for your computer? Do you want a new widget for your smartphone, or a wotsit for your tablet? And what about your smartwatch, or other tech gear? If you’re thinking of buying something new, or are looking for a gadget or gizmo for a gift, you’re in the right place. Over the next few weeks, we’re on a mission to track down what’s new for your favourite devices including this collection of everything a gamer could wish for.
Xbox Wireless Controller
URL: www.microsoft.com
Price: £54.95, $59.95, 59,95 €
You can use a regular joypad with your smartphone, tablet, computer or Apple TV, as well as with a console. Just make sure the version you’re buying is compatible with the equipment you have. It’s a great controller; comfortable in the hands, and extremely responsive.
5/5
Gamevice Controller for iPad mini
URL: https://gamevice.com
Price: £99.95, $99.95, 109,95 €
Clamp your iPad mini inside this handy controller and you’ve got a large-screen mobile gaming device with dual analogue joysticks, left and right triggers and bumpers, a D-pad and four face buttons. It’s ideal for tablet gaming, especially with Apple Arcade.
3/5
Dualshock PlayStation 4 Controller
URL: www.playstation.com
Price: £42.44, $46.96, 54.99€
You can use a PlayStation 4 controller with your computer or Apple TV, for some console-quality gaming. Just connect it through Bluetooth and fire away. It’s a tried-and-tested design that offers a great gaming experience.
4/5
Sennheiser GAME ONE
URL: www.sennheiser.com
Price: £149, $123.41, 186,2 €
Advanced speaker technology and a top-notch noise-cancelling microphone deliver outstanding hi-fi performance that let you focus on the game, not your headset. Listen to your games come to life.
5/5
Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED
URL: www.logitechg.com
Price: £129.99, $149.99, 89,99 €
Every computer gamer needs a gaming mouse, and they don’t get much better than this one. It’s comfortable to use, highly configurable and has virtually no lag.
5/5
Razer Tetra
URL: www.razer.com
Price: £29.99, $29.99, 34.99 €
This single-ear headset has a cardioid mic designed to suppress ambient noise. You can enjoy crystal clear chat over the headset, while still listening to your gaming sounds through your computer setup.
3/5
Elgato Game Capture HD60 S
URL: https://www.elgato.com/en
Price: £154.80, $145.97, 177,90 €
Connect one end of this external video capture device to your console and the other end to your Mac or Windows PC and you can record your gameplay in 1080p. It’s great if you want to upload the action to YouTube.
4/5
8Bitdo SF30 PRO Bluetooth Gamepad
URL: www.8bitdo.com
Price: £32.99, $44.99, 42,99 €
Retro gamers take note. Relive those heady days of 16-bit consoles with this SNES-styled Bluetooth gamepad. It works just fine on your computer, and is perfect for emulation.
4/5
