If you’re passionate about gaming, but don’t have a dedicated space for it, what’s stopping you? You need one this minute! Setting up a gaming station is almost as fun as playing the game. There are many options for the serious gamer, so shop around and find the best deals to get what you want. Assuming you already have your PC locked down and your favorite game loaded, we’ll focus on the accessories and the ancillary items that will make your gaming setup unique.
Oversized Mousepad
Take the little mousepad you swiped from the office and toss it. You need a proper king-sized gaming mousepad. This is necessary for those who play online shooter games, so you can quickly whip around and blast someone sneaking up on you.
Compressed Air
During long gaming sessions, you’re going to get hungry, and you’re likely going to eat at your station. Compressed air will help you clean all the cheese dust and chip bits out of the keyboard. Use can also use it on the PC, monitors, and the PC case too. All are notorious dust magnets.
Controller
A controller is best if you want to play all those games that are tough to play with a keyboard and mouse. For example, if you’ve ever tried to play rocket league on a keyboard, you know it’s literally impossible.
Small Desk Fan
On hot summer nights, things heat up around the gaming station. Your PC gets hot in the winter, so imagine the temperature it will rise to in July when you’ve been playing for 12 hours straight. Set a small USB fan on the desk to cool down the PC, the room, and yourself.
Portable Hard Drive
There are tons of awesome games out there, and you want to play them all. If you have too many games to store on your PC, then get a portable hard drive. They are handy if you are subscribed to PS+ or Xbox Gold, so you don’t have to download the full game every time you want to play.
LED Monitors and Lights
When setting up a gaming station, the monitor(s) might be the most important piece. Get LED monitors, as they are good in ambient light and have brighter colors. LED is better than LCD monitors for gaming because the edge lighting is superior. And although they may not be practical, LED lights will make your station look sweet.
