The best PS4 accessories in 2024

The best PS4 accessories 2021
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The best PS4 accessories are still some of the best acquisitions you can make to get the most out of your last-gen console. If you're still using a PS4 or have just jumped into the world of PlayStation, the best PS4 accessories will take a 'standard' console setup (or even out-of-the-box, vanilla setup) and turn it into a highly tuned, optimised, and highly augmented PS4 setup. Don't get us wrong, the basic gear will serve you well enough to get going and enjoy the delights of all things PS4 initially, but there’s a whole world of add-ons and accompaniments out there that can bring even more enjoyment to your console. The PS4 will have plenty of life to give even with the release of its successor, the PS5, so it's still a great time to pick up the best PS4 accessories - in fact, you can use a lot of them over both consoles!

Take, for example, the DualShock 4 controller. All things considered, it’s darn good and definitely the best PS4 accessories going. Years of refinement since the launch of the original PlayStation have turned it into the favoured controller of a vast majority of gamers. Some, however, prefer the stick layout found more commonly on Microsoft consoles - so, if that's you, what could be better than acquiring an additional controller that represented that difference?

Those controllers are going to need charging too - we like our pads wireless these days. What better than a charging dock to keep them topped up while you’re not playing? How about a bigger hard drive? A longer HDMI cable for more convenient siting? A media remote? Or you could really splash the cash on a PSVR or a racing wheel. Whatever you choose, some of the best PS4 accessories we’ve gathered below are the bee's knees, so get stuck in.

The best PS4 accessories

DualShock 4 controller

Going back to basics

Specifications

Compatible with: PS4 Pro, PS4 Slim, PS4, PS5, PS3

Reasons to buy

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It's the official controller
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Well designed
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Works with all PS4s

Reasons to avoid

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Relatively pricey

It's the official controller, and it's by far the best. A single DualShock 4 will work with your PS4, PS4 Pro, and your PC, and even under the toughest of gaming conditions it'll last you years. The latest iteration of the controller uses tougher materials than the initial batch, so the thumbsticks and triggers won't degrade or wear down unless you really punish the pad for a sustained period. We're talking months here, of you spilling stuff on the thumbsticks and throwing the controller across the room. It doesn't include a charging cable, but you can pick one up VERY cheap, and get chargers of different lengths to suit your living room set-up.

The best PS4 accessories 2019

WD My Passport 2TB external hard drive

A cheap option for tripling your storage space

Specifications

Compatible with: PS4 Pro, PS4 Slim and PS4
Power: USB 3.0
Size options: 1TB, 2TB, 3TB, 4TB

Reasons to buy

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USB 3.0
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Different colors
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Great price

Reasons to avoid

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Not an SSD

If you're looking to download plenty of games (and with a PlayStation Plus subscription, you can potentially grab 2-3 games every month), then you'll quickly run out of storage space on your console's hard drive. Instead of constantly deleting and reinstalling games, it might be best to grab an external hard drive that simply plugs in and lets you store way more titles. The WD My Passport drives are really easy to use, excellent value for money, and often some of the cheapest out there. Yet they're top quality and the transfer speeds they offer are great. The My Passport comes in a range of colors and sizes too, so you're bound to find something you're going to enjoy and use.

The best PS4 accessories 2019

Logitech G29 Racing Wheel

Behind the wheel of your supercar fantasies

Specifications

Compatible with: PS4 Pro, PS4 Slim, PS4 and PS3
Force feedback: Dual-motor force feedback with helical gearing
Wheel rotation: 2TB, 4TB
In the box: Logitech G29 racing wheel, wired 3-pedal base

Reasons to buy

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Excellent force feedback
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High quality leather finish

Reasons to avoid

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A little garish looking

Whether you’re racing around in Gran Turismo Sport in the latest supercar, or wiping the digital mud from your face in Dirt Rally, there’s nothing quite like doing all that from behind a real wheel. Even if you’re sitting on your sofa, there’s something about feeling the leather under your fingers and the cool metal under your feet as you wrestle all four wheels around the next corner and scream into first place. The PS4 is pad is good, but it’s not quite the Logitech G29, which happens to be our pick for the best racing wheel available for PS4 (and PS3 too if you’re still dabbling in last-gen tech).

The best PS4 accessories 2019

Anker 1.8m USB charging cable

The best cable for charging your controller

Specifications

Length: 6ft / 1.8m
Connectors: USB to Micro USB

Reasons to buy

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Available in 6 and 10ft
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Flexible, so won't tangle
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Charges well

Reasons to avoid

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Red doesn't match PS4 blue

Ah yes, the most glamorous of PS4 accessory purchases: the charging cable. You need one of these to charge the battery on your DualShock, unless you have a charging dock. Sure, you get one when you buy a PS4 console, but the cable is short and it's likely to break at some point. There are so many options for charging cables, but we recommend the Anker products because they're a trusted name in charging, this cable is well made, and it's (pretty much) impossible to tangle. Having loads of wires in your living room or bedroom can be a hazard, and this is both tough to tangle and easy to spot when you're walking around in low-light. Plus, it's great value.

The best PS4 accessories 2019

PlayStation VR headset

The original PSVR

Specifications

Compatible with: PS4 Pro, PS4 Slim and PS4
Includes: PSVR headset, processor unit, stereo earbuds, HDMI cable, USB cable, AC adaptor and power cord, headset adaptor

Reasons to buy

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The most immersive way to experience your PS4 games
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Some truly fantastic gaming experiences available

Reasons to avoid

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Required PlayStation Camera sold separately
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You’ll need the latest headset for HDR and 4K passthrough

Want to know what all the virtual reality fuss is about? Well, the PlayStation VR headset is the most affordable way to find out, and the selection of experiences available is getting better and better with every release. Whether you want to pet Trico in The Last Guardian VR, fly an X-Wing in Star Wars: Battlefront or blast a load of demons back to hell in DOOM VFR there are plenty of ways to get deeper into your PlayStation games. Just remember you’ll also need to buy a pair of Move Controllers too, if you want to make the most of the VR experience. Most VR bundles come with a PS Camera too - just make sure the one you buy includes it, or you'll be paying more money just to get started.

The best PS4 accessories 2019

PlayStation Move Controllers

Get your hands in your VR games

Specifications

Compatible with: PlayStation VR, PS4 Pro, PS4 Slim and PS4
Battery life: Maximum 10 hours

Reasons to buy

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The only way to go hands-on
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Easy to use

Reasons to avoid

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Can have some tracking issues
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A little expensive

If you’re going to go full VR, you’re going to need a pair of PlayStation Move controllers. They might have been released back in the PS3 era, but they’re Sony’s way of getting your hands in the game. With one of these glowing bad boys in your paws, you’ll be able to pick up and interact with objects and items in VR games, which might sound silly but totally changes the game. Take Batman Arkham VR for example, there’s nothing quite like pulling on the Bat gloves and pulling down the cowl over your face in the game using what feels like your real hands - and then doing a little dance in the mirror. You are the night, after all. 

The best PS4 accessories 2019

Sony PlayStation DualShock 4 Charging Station

Keep on charging forward

Specifications

Compatible with: All official PS4 DualShock 4 controllers
Power: AC Adaptor

Reasons to buy

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Charges two DualShocks at once
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Discrete design

Reasons to avoid

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Not that cheap

The battery life on the PS4’s DualShock 4 pad isn’t bad, but there’s bound to be a crucial point mid-game where you get booted out with that infuriating “controller disconnected” prompt flashing up on screen. Make sure you don’t get scuppered at the final blow in a long boss fight by getting yourself the DualShock 4 Charging Station. This dinky little gadget will charge two controllers at once in a nicely designed cradle, meaning you’re always ready to get back into the game, and can easily prepare for those local multiplayer sessions in advance or juice the controllers up in a mid-session break. Otherwise, charge one and play with the other, and chuck your pads into it overnight to make sure you’re fully juiced for the next time you play. 

The best PS4 accessories 2019

PDP Media Remote

Control your PS4 video services while your controller charges

Reasons to buy

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Has all the functions you need
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A cheap solution to watching TV and movies on PS4

Reasons to avoid

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Not the official model

Sometimes you don't want your DualShock 4s cluttering up your living room. Sometimes they're charging, and you can't reach them from the sofa. For these occasions, and loads more moments of pure convenience, it's great to have a remote control for your PS4. The official model was discontinued a while ago (although you can still find it second-hand), and this model is the best alternative. It's pretty cheap, and it functions really well with PS4, using bluetooth to communicate with your console. Crucially, it has things like a PS4 home button, so you can get straight back to your menu from inside Netfix etc. 

The best PS4 accessories 2019

Lindy premium speed HDMI cable

A cheap cable that can easily handle 4K for PS4 Pro

Specifications

Length: 2m
Compatible with: PS4, PS4 Pro

Reasons to buy

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A great cable with decent Gbps speeds
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Works with 4K

Reasons to avoid

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Longer cables won't do 4K

You get an HDMI cable in the PS4 box, and with the VR bundle. However, things break, cables get lost, and you often end up mixing up your devices under your TV. Or maybe you got your PS4 or PS4 Pro second-hand? Either way, if you need a new HDMI cable, this is about the best. It's cheap, readily available, and it does the 18Gbps speed required for 4K and HDR. Easy. Only thing to watch out for is that cables over 5m long won't deliver enough speed for 4K, so you may need a more specialist brand for lengthy cables.

The best HDMI for gaming in 2019

What accessories can you get for PS4?

A whole host of accessories is the short answer to that question! And our list right here of the absolute best PS4 accessories you can add to your setup right now. From extra controllers to charging docks, to headsets to external storage, there's so many great accessories that one can add to get the most out of one's PS4 setup right now and ensure you squeeze all the quality and time out of the last-gen console.

However, we're obviously into the the third year of the new-generation now, so if you're after newer bits and bobs, check out our PS5 accessories page, as well as our guides to the best PS5 headset, best PS5 external hard drives, and best PS5 SSDs too.

Rob Dwiar

Rob is the Deputy Editor of sister site, TechRadar Gaming, and has been in the games and tech industry for years. Prior to a recent stint as Gaming Editor at WePC, Rob was the Commissioning Editor for Hardware at GamesRadar+, and was on the hardware team for more than four years, since its inception in late 2018. He is also a writer on games and has had work published over the last six years or so at the likes of Eurogamer, RPS, PCGN, and more. He is also a qualified landscape and garden designer, so does that in his spare time, while he is also an expert on the virtual landscapes and environments of games and loves to write about them too, including in an upcoming book on the topic!