Best gaming accessories for Mac 2021

A gamer always needs a good headset. This one from ARKARTECH is soft and comfortable while also sounding good for the price. It features color-changing LED lights on the sides that give it a cool appearance, and there is also a built-in noise-isolating microphone that folds in when you don’t need it.

When it comes to computer gaming, nothing beats a wired mouse. They provide the best precision when you play, and you don’t have to worry about the batteries dying on you in the middle of a game or lag. This wired gaming mouse from VersionTECH comes in several colors with cool color-changing LED lights that breath while you play. All you need to do is plug it in and play.

If you still prefer a wireless mouse option, this one from Vssoplor is a great one to consider, especially if you’re on a budget. The slim ergonomic design is both sturdy and quiet, letting you play or work without disturbing anyone else. It will stay powered for 18 months on a single AA battery and further conserves power by going to sleep after five minutes of inactivity, waking up with the press of a button. It uses 2.4G technology for a lag-free experience which is really important for gaming. There are also multiple colors to choose from.

This wired keyboard from NPET is made with a UV-coated keycap and anti-sweat material to prevent wear to the letters. It includes an ergonomic wrist rest and features rainbow LED lights that will brighten up your gaming setup. It also includes a 10-key number pad and has 26 non-conflicting keys. Note that the multimedia shortcut keys will not be available on macOS, but everything else will work fine.

If you’re doing a lot of gaming, you’re staring at a lot of blue light regardless of platform. With Gunnar Optik’s gaming and computer glasses, you’re protecting your eyes by blocking 65 percent of the harmful blue light from screens, reducing your digital eye strain. You’ll sleep better, have less dry eyes, less distortion, and it also helps minimize glare.

The SteelSeries Nimbus+ is one of the best gamepads that you can get for your Mac, along with your iOS devices and Apple TV. It features tactile D-pad buttons that will make your moves faster and more precise, along with clickable joysticks to provide you with more input options. The built-in rechargeable battery lasts for 50 hours on a single charge, so you won’t need to worry about running out of juice during a marathon session.

If you love to play some ROMs through emulators on your Mac, then you’ll enjoy having the 8Bitdo SN30 Pro. It’s modeled after the classic SNES controller and features D-input and X-input; it rumbles, has motion controls, and even USB-C. It also works with your Mac, Nintendo Switch, Windows, and Android devices.

Sony’s PlayStation DualShock 4 controllers are super compatible with Macs. Just plug it in via the micro-USB cable or push-and-hold the PlayStation button to connect it via Bluetooth with your Mac. Then you get the full benefits of a console controller with your Mac games.

Take full advantage of your game’s visuals with this 23.7-inch high-performance monitor with 8 million pixels, four times more than a typical 1080p HD display. It also features built-in stereo speakers, so you’ll be improving your sound quality simultaneously.