Reckon you’re a serious gamer? Then you’ll know the importance of a serious gamer room. Whether you’re getting wins on console or PC, the right gaming room accessories are key to a successful campaign. After all, you won’t be much use against aimbots if the vibes aren’t right.
Comfortable gaming chair
Unless you’re getting competitive with Nintendo Switch Sports, you’ll probably have your feet up for your next gaming sesh. And if you’re an avid gamer, you’ll become well acquainted with your gaming chair of choice – so better make sure it’s a comfy one.
There are a couple of things to think about when choosing a gaming chair…
Ergonomics: choose a chair that’s made for gaming. These will usually have adjustable headrests, backrests and armrests, so they’ll feel made for you. Plus, gaming chairs come with cushions to help you keep good posture whilst battling the enemy.
Movement: if you’re known to get enthusiastic whilst gaming, a chair with wheels and a rotating base will give you all the agility you need.
Material: waterproof, waterproof, waterproof! By choosing a material like PU leather, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you can sip your favourite soft drink mid-game. And you won’t worry about breaking a sweat in high pressure scenarios.
Speakers: a gaming chair with built-in speakers will immerse you in the action.
We’d recommend the ADX Firebase Advanced 21 Gaming Chair. It comes in funky orange and black, has adjustable height and armrests to fit your gaming desk and a rotating base. Got a bit more to spend? X Rocker gaming chairs are fan-favourites, and for good reason - the Torque 2.1 Wireless features headrest-mounted audio and backrest situated subwoofer. Plus, it rocks. Literally.
Gaming desk
Your gaming desk is where the magic happens – it’s the hub for your monitors, console, keyboard, controllers and more. Turning a corner of your room into a gaming den? A corner gaming desk could be the perfect fit. If you’ve got a bit more space to play with, then an L-shaped desk is the ultimate gamer haven – you can reserve one side for your monitors and keyboard, and the other for your accessories, games and memorabilia.
How to set up a gaming desk
Apart from the obvious equipment (like your monitors, consoles, mouse and keyboard), there are a couple of gaming accessories that can really take your setup to the next level.
Gaming mouse pad
It might seem obvious, but if you’re a PC gamer, you’ll want a large, good quality mousepad that makes it easy for your gaming mouse to pick up movement. The SteelSeries QcK+ Gaming Surface is perfect for this – it’s micro-woven cloth has been optimised for maximum control. Plus, it’s got a rubber base to prevent it sliding around.
Headphone stand
Squadding up for your favourite battle royale? Then you’ll probably already have a gaming headset to communicate with your teammates. But have you ever thought about giving one of your most important pieces of kit the VIP treatment? Well, this RGB Headset Stand by Corsair will do just that.
It features dynamic RGB lighting around the base that shifts and flows as you play, and it can sync up with other Corsair products too - so you can have your entire setup coordinated. Groovy.
Cable management
Picture this: you’re mid-game, at a crucial point, and your controller dies. The last thing you want is to be fighting with tangled wires to find your charging cable – so get prepared with some stellar cable management.
We’d recommend this Sandstrom Cable Management Kit. It comes with cable identifiers, cable ties and bases for fixing cables to walls, desks and skirting - perfect for keeping console and PC wires organised.
Gaming lights
Let’s face it – what’s a gaming den without LEDs? Colorful lighting strips are an easy way to add a splash of atmosphere to your set up that’s perfect for late-night gaming sessions and all-in campaigns with your crew. Stick them around the rim of your gaming desk for the ultimate gaming glow, or put them up high to fill the room with your colours of choice. Want complete control and customisation? Choose a set of flexible lights that you can connect from your phone.
The Twinkly Flex LED Light Strips are a shout - download the app to map the layout of your lights and control each LED individually to create amazing lighting effects. They’re even compatible with Razer Chroma RGB, so you can sync them to your gaming setup for maximum immersion.
Found what you need?
If you have – great. If not – don’t worry. You can always chat an expert in-store or via video call on ShopLive. They’ll be able to give you the lowdown on loads of great gaming tech and accessories.
