Top 15 Gaming Gear

Gaming is serious business. The game industry alone worths up to US$40 billion (yes, with a b) in 2011 and the numbers are rising. Chances are, you have several games going on on your smartphone and you have one or two consoles at home equipped for some heavy gaming sessions. But if you want to talk about extreme gaming pieces – let’s just limit it to PC this time – then you will definitely love today’s showcase.

Manufacturers across the globe have been coming up with gaming devices beyond just the mice, joysticks and keyboards for years. Some are built for durability, others for added functionality and an enhanced gaming experience. Most of them are futuristic and sleek but all of them are for built for one purpose, to give the best darn gaming session hardcore gamers deserve.

 

1. Logitech Flight System.

In a class of its own, this flight system is perfectly crafted for looks and comfortable gaming. The Force Feedback effect in the joystick even lets you feel wind shear, turbulence and g-forces, so you will feel that you are really flying an airplane. The use of illuminated and programmable buttons on the base of the throttle adds to the effect, making you feel like you are sitting in a real airplane cockpit.

2. Razer Hydra.

This is the world’s first motion-sensing gaming controller for PC, according to Razer, which coupled with good connectivity provides a flawless gaming experience that’s at a whole new level. Precision magnetic motion-sensing technology and the use of ultra-low latency allows fast response that makes all the difference when every second counts.

 

 3. Logitech G27 Racing Wheel.

Racers would go crazy for this gaming piece. Check out what it has: dual-motor force feedback to make you feel traction losses, weight shift, a six-speed shifter, sturdy steel pedals for precise throttling, brakes and gear shifting and a steering wheel that turns 900°, i.e. about 2.5 times from lock to lock

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 4. Razer Nostromo.

An ergonomically designed 8-way directional gamepad with 16 programmable and Hyperesponsive™ keys giving you better control over your games. It features a soft touch rubberized wrist pad for added comfort.

 

 5. Cybor M.M.O7.

If you are looking for a hardcore gaming mouse, few would be more rugged-looking than this one. It features a wide array of programmability for mode shifts, game commands plus a 5D button for quick access to commands using your thumb. Not only that, it also has backlights for the buttons.

 

 

 6. Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X Flight Stick.

12 buttons and 5 axles, all entirely programmable, an exclusive "Mapping" button, which lets you to switch functions from one part to the other instantly and easily and to add to the user experience, you can also program the resistance of movement to the joystick.

 7. Logitech G930 Gaming Headset.

If multi-player modes are your thing, you’d want this gaming headset to block out the white noise so you can focus on the distinct sounds of the game and team play. With a noise-cancelling microphone, 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, surround sound, you can receive and deliver your commands to team mates smoothly and clearly.

 

 8. Razer Naga.

Another mouse that is built for heavy-duty gaming, the Razer Naga is an ergonomically designed gaming mouse that features 17 MMO optimized programmable buttons. This mouse also has a scroll wheel which can be clicked in 24 different positions for advanced gaming.

 9. Saitek X52 Flight Control System.

Built for flight simulation games, this gaming controller has a 5-position handle adjustment system, is designed for comfort and enhanced game play. It even has an LCD display.

 10. Razer Ferox Gaming Speakers.

They are not binoculars or mini-power plants. These two tubes are gaming speakers with 360° omni-directional sound. Perfect for gamers who want the full surround sound experience.

 

 11. Saitek Pro Flight Yoke.

If joysticks are not your preferred flying utilities, then perhaps this one would be a better fit — a stainless steel shaft and precision bearings for smooth controls, a stopwatch for monitoring your flight timings, a three lever throttle for speeding up the airplane in the game, as you would in reality in a cockpit.

12. Cyborg amBX.

Another addition to the wholesome gaming experience, these are gaming lgihts that gives your room the matching ambience you experience in the game. For games which support amBX, these lights will automatically change according to the lighting conditions in the game at any instance.

 

 13. Razer Tiamat Gaming Headset.

Experience 7.1 Surround sound with this gaming headset for clear and distinct sounds in your game. You can tune the sound for each channel using the advanced controller that comes with the headset. It has soft ear pads to make the headset fit with ease and comfortably over your ears.

 

 

 14. Thrustmaster Ferrari Wireless GT F430 Cockpit.

Inspired from the Ferrari 430 Scuderia, this driving simulator has two metal pedals fixed to the cockpit, for maximum stability and high-speed gaming, precision steering wheel for the perfect control during a simulated race. The steering wheel is also detachable, that means you can easily store it easily as well. The piece is fully programmable and also has its own internal memory.

 

15. PEREGRINE Weareable Interface.

With this glove, you can control about 30 actions with the movement of your fingers, like tapping and touching on your palm. It has 18 touch points and 3 activator pads, so you can strike or cast a spell just by making a hand gesture. This glove is made of washable and breathable material to ensure that long hours of gaming doesn’t forgo comfort on the user’s part