After 5 years of testing, this is our ultimate Xbox Series X kit list

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We're now five years out from the launch of the Xbox Series X, and in that time we've seen hundreds of accessories launch for Microsoft's latest console family. Over the last half-decade, we've tested a vast number of those products, from headsets and controllers to streaming tech that extends your Xbox gaming beyond your console.

So which of those products make the cut in our ultimate Xbox Series X kit list? Well below we've rounded up the very best accessories that we've come to depend on over the last few years, including everything you'll need for taking your Game Pass subscription wherever you need it to. But also making sure that you've got the best kit for sitting down on the couch and settling in for an evening of Xbox gaming.

Sam Loveridge
Brand Director, GamesRadar+

Sam Loveridge is the Brand Director and former Global Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar. She joined the team in August 2017. Sam came to GamesRadar after working at TrustedReviews, Digital Spy, and Fandom, following the completion of an MA in Journalism. In her time, she's also had appearances on The Guardian, BBC, and more. Her experience has seen her cover console and PC games, along with gaming hardware, for a decade, and for GamesRadar, she's in charge of the site's overall direction, managing the team, and making sure it's the best it can be. Her gaming passions lie with weird simulation games, big open-world RPGs, and beautifully crafted indies. She plays across all platforms, and specializes in titles like Pokemon, Assassin's Creed, The Sims, and more. Basically, she loves all games that aren't sports or fighting titles! In her spare time, Sam likes to live like Stardew Valley by cooking and baking, growing vegetables, and enjoying life in the countryside.