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The GamesRadar+ Hardware digest, the 50+ best gaming gadgets we've reviewed in 2026 so far

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We're half way through 2026 if you can believe it, so we're taking a look back at the top gaming gadgets we've had on the GamesRadar+ test bench so far.

New SteelSeries headsets, Genki's latest Covert Dock for Switch 2, and a couple of high-flying controllers have received their five-star trophies so far this year. The Arctis Nova Pro Omni has made the biggest splash, though, hitting at the top of our best gaming headset roundups on review in May. In the world of gamepads it's the PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless taking the trophy for 2026 so far, claiming its spot among the best PC controllers on the market, while the GameSir G7 Pro 8K nearly muscled its way in last month.

While there isn't quite as much Valve in here as we'd like, and supply chain constraints mean SSDs and RAM kits are a little light on the market right now, the worlds of headsets, gamepads, Switch accessories, and mice are rolling along nicely.

We've already had major new releases from Logitech, Asus, MSI, and SteelSeries, some of which have made it to the top of this pile. You'll find all our 2026 gaming gadget reviews scoring 4 stars or above just below.

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Tabitha Baker
Tabitha Baker
Managing Editor - Hardware

Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I've written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i'm focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector. 

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