Christmas is fast approaching and it’s time to start putting together shopping lists for loved ones, wish lists for those you want to give you gifts, and strict budgets for the in-laws who will get only the bare minimum this holiday season. Nevertheless, for those gamers in your life (or if you happen to be one), there are going to be some necessary accouterments to add to the library of peripherals and software that will likely continue to expand throughout the life cycle of Sony’s PlayStation 5.
For those of you in need of a little inspiration for the gamer in your life with a fifth-generation PlayStation, this list will help serve as a nice little guide for a few accessories worth keeping your eyes on (or in your very own shopping list) for those who own a PS5, or those of you considering getting one. So without further ado, here are the top 5 gaming accessories worth getting for a PS5 this Christmas.
No.5: KontrolFreek FPS Freek Galaxy For PS5
Price: $16.99
Controller accessories are oftentimes highly underrated, and analog accessories in particular don’t usually get the sort of respect that they deserve. KontrolFreek has been making some of the best gamepad accessories for years, and they continue to perfect their offerings with great designs, unique colors, and awesome durability. I still have some KontrolFreek analog extenders from more than a decade ago, and I still use them on almost all of my controllers. Why? Because they work.
For PS5 owners, this will give your DualSense controllers extra precision aiming thanks to extending the vertical reach of the analog and enabling finer thumb controls. This is great for those who regularly play FPS games or those who play 3D platformers and want more finer precision when moving characters, or more accurate aiming on the right analog stick. The rubber thumb grips are also great for reducing slippage from sweat or greasy fingers, ensuring you get the best that your controller has to offer from your gaming sessions.
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No. 4: NexiGo PS5 DualSense Dual USB Fast Charging Controller Dock
Price: $24.99
Regularly discounted and almost always on sale, the NexiGo dual DualSense controller charger is the perfect accessory for anyone PS5 owner. Whether you recently acquired a PS5, or you’ve had one since it first released, a reliable controller charger is necessary to keep gaming or having your controllers ready for when it’s time to game. There is no hugger-mugger nonsense here when it comes to getting your DualSense controllers back into action. It’s a simple plug-n-play charger for up to two controllers.
The NexiGo charger offers a unique design that compliments the PS5’s stylish visage, with LED lights glowing from behind the center stack, and accented wings to help steady its balance. The 5-volt, 2-amp power adapter provides a full charge in just four hours. It comes with a USB type-C charging cable that you can plug into compatible USB ports on a surge protector, or directly into your PS5, PC, or USB hub. The vertical design also compliments the aesthetics of the PS5’s architecture, so nothing looks out of place.
No.3: Meena Horizontal PS5 Stand With 4-Port USB Hub
Price: $25.99
Now this is a pretty cool accessory for those who own a PS5 but don’t have a lot of vertical space to store the console. If you have an entertainment center like mine, where each shelf is vertically challenged, then you may find that your gaming console’s shelf occupation will need more horizontal tract than vertical space. Well, Meena is here to rescue you of your interior decorating dire straits. The Meena Horizontal PS5 stand offers great functionality for the PS5 without looking unsightly or taking up any more space than what’s necessary.
It’s a horizontal housing station with 4-ports on the exterior. Three of the ports are charging ports for mobile devices or for your DualSense PS5 controller. This is great because it means you can very conveniently keep your controllers charged via a USB cable while you play, basically working as a modern day version of a multi-tap charger for the PS5. What’s more is that the fourth USB port is actually a functional port for device connectivity, so if you have a PS5 compatible keyboard or other accessory, you can use the fourth USB port for those purposes.
No. 2: Meena Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 Keypad For PS5 DualSense
Price: $25.99
Part of the upside to gaming on a home console is that you get to sit on a couch and game with a wireless controller. The downside to gaming on a home console is that if you don’t have a mic attached you don’t have a way to communicate with other people. Well, that is where the Meena wireless keypad comes into play. It’s a wireless Bluetooth 3.0 peripheral that allows you to type just like you were using a keyboard. It’s an awesome little peripheral.
The ergonomic design slides into the under-half of the DualSense, and it allows you to quickly type while you game. It easily snaps onto the bottom side of the DualSense, and you can quickly pair the device to your PS5 within just 30 seconds using the Bluetooth connectivity. There is also a built-in audio support, so you can hear voice chat without a headset. It’s basically an all-in-one peripheral that makes your gaming sessions online so much better than before.
No. 1: PDP Victrix Pro BFG Wireless PS5 Controller
Price: $179.99
Expensive? Heck yes. Functional? Very. The PDP Victrix Pro BFG is a uniquely designed PS5 controller that lives up to its price. So why is it so expensive and what makes it so useful? Because you can swap out all of the modules of the controller. That’s right, you can swap around the right and left analog, the face buttons, and the digital pad. So if you want the controller to mimic a fight stick using six face buttons, you can. You can also swap around the positions of the analog sticks, so if you want the analogs in asymmetric positions, you can do that, or if you want multiple digital pads, you can do that too.
The added highlight is that the Victrix Pro BFG can alter and customize the button maps, so you can setup your own profile for different games. You have left and right bumpers, left and right triggers, and four back buttons that you can assign functionality. Plus, the left and right triggers have clutch settings, so you can choose just how pressure sensitive they are. It’s such a great little accessory that is fantastic for those who need a high-end gaming controller for their high-end gaming sessions.
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