'Tis the season for giving, and for the PS5 gamer in your life, there are plenty of gift options to enhance their PS5 gaming experience. Depending on your budget, you can choose from standard accessories to unique PlayStation gifts like this sleek PS Icons Light that adds a touch of gaming flair to any room.
PS5 gamers had plenty to celebrate in 2024. Not only did Sony release the highly anticipated PS5 Pro, but they also launched new retro-styled consoles and controllers to mark their 30th anniversary. And who could forget the massive sales on Black Friday? The standard PS5 console is still available at a $75 discount from Best Buy, but if you don't have a lot to spend, these more affordable gift ideas are sure to please any PS5 gamer.
8 PlayStation DualSense Edge Wireless Controller
A Pro Controller for Your PS5
A spare controller is an essential accessory, especially for multiplayer gamers. The DualSense controller is great, but we recommend the advanced DualSense Edge, simply because it's better in almost every way — well, except for the price. It features interchangeable back buttons and a replaceable joystick module that effectively deals with stick drift. Instead of replacing the entire controller when it develops drift, simply swap the stick module for a fresh one at $20.
More impressively, you can adjust the travel distance of the triggers depending on the games you want to play. For highly competitive shooters, you can set the triggers to activate at the shortest distance for lightning-fast reactions. You also get tons of other customizations, like adjusting the analog stick dead zones and remapping buttons on the fly using the included function buttons.
Battery life is a bit lacking, especially with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers enabled, but it's otherwise the best PS5 accessory for competitive multiplayer gamers.
7 Corsair MP600 Elite 2TB
More Storage Space for PS5 Games
Upgrading the storage is arguably the first thing anyone should do after getting a PS5. The standard PS5 has about 667 GB of usable storage space, which may seem like a lot, but with games like Gran Turismo 7 requiring well over 100 GB, the internal SSD might fill up pretty fast. Fortunately, the PS5 supports storage expansion through M.2 drives, making the Corsair MP600 Elite an ideal gift for any PS5 owner.
The MP600 Elite meets all the SSD requirements for use in the PS5. With sequential read speeds up to 7,000MB/s, it exceeds the PS5's minimum speed requirements, ensuring no performance bottlenecks when playing games directly from the SSD. It also comes with a heatsink that fits perfectly inside the PS5 SSD slot. You can find similar PS5-compatible drives from Samsung and Western Digital, but you'll end up spending more for more or less the same performance.
6 PlayStation Pulse Elite Wireless Headset
Hear Every Footstep
For PS5 gamers, a good set of headphones can dramatically elevate the audio experience compared to TV speakers. While there are plenty of solid PS5 headsets, Sony's own PULSE Elite stands out for its immersive PS5 audio. Its planar magnetic drivers make the most of the PS5's 3D audio technology, resulting in a more immersive experience and heightened situational awareness. You can pinpoint the direction of enemies and projectiles, giving you an advantage in combat.
PlayStation Pulse Elite Headset Review
PlayStation's new Pulse Elite might have a sleek design to match the PS5, but its functionality makes it a great multiplatform gaming headset.
Unlike third-party offerings, the PULSE Elite connects easily and quickly to the PS5 and PS5 Portal, and its white-over-black aesthetic blends seamlessly with the PS5's design. The retractable mic is another big upgrade over its PULSE 3D predecessor. It's much clearer and crisper, and AI noise cancellation really helps dial down some unwanted sounds.
There are some minor drawbacks, however. Compared to premium headsets like the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro, it has slightly weaker bass and a somewhat heavy design that can be uncomfortable for long gaming sessions. However, for $129, it's hard to find a better alternative without spending more.
5 PlayStation Portal Remote Player
PS5 on Wheels
The PlayStation Portal didn't turn out to be the Steam Deck killer we expected, but it's still one of the best PS5 accessories. It allows one to play PS5 games from another part of the house or even on the go via PS Remote Play. The biggest draw is that you can continue playing your favorite PS5 games even if someone else is using the TV.
PlayStation Portal Review
Sony's PlayStation Portal handheld has a very narrow utility, but gamers deep in the PS5 ecosystem will find a lot to like.
PS Remote Play isn't new. You can use your phone with a mobile controller like the Backbone One to stream PS5 games from anywhere. However, the PlayStation Portal brings a bigger, more immersive display along with the familiar DualSense controls featuring haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. It effectively provides a portable PS5 experience.
4 Sony Playstation DualSense Wireless Charging Station
Charge and Display Your Controllers in Style
If you want something affordable, the official DualSense charging station is the most useful and valuable PS5 accessory you can get for under $50. It can charge two DualSense controllers simultaneously, freeing up those precious USB ports on the console. After gaming, simply dock your controllers for a neat and stylish setup.
With its compact design, the PlayStation DualSense Wireless Charging Station takes up less desk space and complements the sleek black-and-white aesthetic of the PS5 and DualSense controllers. It works with both the standard and Edge controllers and will quickly recharge two controllers in about two hours.
3 Paladone PlayStation Controller Icons Light
A Nostalgic Glow
When it comes to PlayStation gifts, the list wouldn't be complete without this beautiful PS Icons Light from Paladone. Featuring the iconic PlayStation symbols with a beautiful atmospheric glow, this light adds a nice touch to any PS5 setup or bedroom. It even matches the classic colors of the retro PS5 controller face buttons, sure to delight any PlayStation enthusiast.
The light offers three modes, including a sound-reactive mode that adds more immersion when gaming or watching movies. You can also get it in a PlayStation Blue colorway, but the multicolored one looks much better, and it's cheaper. Both models can be powered by USB or three AAA batteries.
2 AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 Capture Card
Game-Changer for PS5 Streaming
The AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 is a must-have PS5 accessory for anyone into streaming. Previous capture cards capped the output to 4K at 60Hz, even though the PS5 is capable of so much more. This capture card unlocks the PS5's full potential for high-refresh-rate gaming, allowing gamers to play and record games in 4K at the maximum 120Hz refresh rate.
AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 and 4K PCIE Capture Cards Review
AVerMedia is one of the first to deliver an HDMI 2.1 external capture card that meets the promise of high frame rates and resolution with no downside.
The biggest selling point is its support for HDMI 2.1, which allows up to 4K at 144Hz pass-through (120Hz for PS5) and recording. It also supports HDR for vibrant colors and VRR for smooth, tear-free gameplay, both of which enhance the quality of your streams. Despite its high price, the Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 is the perfect gift for any streamer looking to take their streaming to the next level.
1 PS5 Gift Card
Play It Safe
If you don't want the stress of choosing the perfect PS5 gift or time isn't on your side, you can always play it safe with a PlayStation Store gift card. They are available from $10 to $250 and can be used to purchase games, accessories, and even PlayStation Plus subscriptions from the PlayStation Store.
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