Top HP Gaming Accessories to Enhance Your Setup

The gaming market is rapidly growing in India, attracting diverse gamers willing to create personalised gaming setups to maximise their experience. With increasing choice and affordability of niche gaming products, many first-timers and professional gamers are going all out to design seamless and sophisticated gaming rigs that provide comfortable, immersive and enjoyable gameplay. While finding the right gaming PC or laptop is the vital first step in this process, selecting your accessories and peripherals with due diligence is equally important.

At HP, we are committed to helping gamers elevate their experience using the latest hardware and technology. We have a dedicated series of gaming laptops, gaming desktops and gaming accessories to cater to different requirements and budgets. HP gaming computers and accessories are recognised for their quality, durability and affordability in the community and have become the first choice of millions of gamers globally.  This article will discuss how to take your gaming experience to the next level with some must-have HP accessories.

Gaming headsets

Background music, sound effects, ambient noises and character voices are integral to creating a truly immersive gaming experience. Gaming studios have dedicated budgets and artists to synthesise the perfect soundscape for their games, and it would be unfortunate to miss out on this aspect of the gameplay due to a lack of the right tools.

You need high-quality speakers or gaming headsets that make gaming enjoyable and allow you to interact with others in multiplayer games. When choosing the right headset, focus on the sound quality, control levels, comfort and durability to ensure they survive long gaming sessions. Plus, additional features like noise cancellation are desirable if you intend to play in a loud or noisy environment. We recommend this excellent headset for top-notch game audio:

HyperX Cloud Stringer S Gaming Headset

Made from a soft leatherette exterior and dense memory foam, you will feel comfortable in these headsets even when you wear them continually for long hours. A light device weighing just 275 grams, this strong and extremely durable headset will block outside distractions and help you enjoy hyper-immersive gameplay.

• Virtual 7.1 surround sound via NGENUITY software

• Swivel-to-mute noise-cancelling mic

• 90-degree rotating ear cups

• 50 mm directional drivers

• Strong and adjustable steel sliders

• Multi-device compatibility (PC, PS5™, PS4™, Xbox Series X|S™, Xbox One™ and Nintendo Switch™)

• 3.5 mm headset cable (2.5 m cable length)

Mechanical keyboards

Mechanical keyboards are usually more durable, tactile and efficient than membrane keyboards, making them popular among gamers. These keyboards handle the rapidity and force with which users may handle the keys while gaming. Moreover, many gamers like to customise their keyboards, as mechanical keyboards have interchangeable keys.

Besides better speed and precision, these gaming keyboards are easier to clean, maintain and repair. When choosing one for your gaming setup, look for features like strength and backlit keys, which make it easier for you to play in the dark or at night. Here’s our top pick:

HyperX Alloy Origins Core PBT HX Red Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

The HyperX Alloy Origins Core PBT HX Red Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is a stylish and compact mechanical keyboard with a faster rapid response time. With a compact tenkeyless design to maximise space, the double-shot PBT keycaps are stronger and more resistant to solvents. Equipped with HP’s signature HyperX font and radiant RGB lighting effects that you can customise with the HyperX NGENUITY software, this keyboard weighs 900 grams.

• Customisable RGB lighting

• Aircraft-grade aluminium body

• Responsive HyperX mechanical switches

• Multi-device compatibility (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One)

• Software compatibility: NGENUITY

• 1.8 m cable length

High-performance gaming mouse

Another necessary gaming accessory is a high-performance mouse with a firm grip and high sensitivity. Gaming mice are faster and more precise than regular devices and feel more comfortable during intense usage. Mice with higher dots per inch (DPI) and polling rate can result in more sensitive devices, making gaming more speedy and easy. Be sure to consider the design and weight of the device, along with the level of button customisation offered. We recommend HP’s standout gaming mouse model:

HyperX Pulsefire Haste Gaming Mouse

The HyperX Pulsefire Haste Gaming Mouse is a sleek, super-comfortable device with a hex shell design. It is equipped with gaming-grade wireless technology and has a mesh design with cutouts for increased airflow and durability. It is incredibly comfortable and has an IP55 rating that allows it to withstand sweat, minor liquid accidents, dust, oil and dirt. The device is compatible with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

• Ultra-lightweight

• HyperFlex USB cable

• Six buttons

• Anti-dust and water-resistant

• TTC golden micro dust proof switches

• Battery life of up to 100 hours

Gaming mousepads

The utility and functions of your high-performance gaming mouse may be suboptimal if you use it without a quality mouse pad. A pad allows the device to measure motion with precision and without jitter, making the hand movement comfortable. Mouse pads also enhance ergonomics by supporting your wrist with a padded rest and also help keep your device clean.

Pick the right size per your device and gaming setup space when looking for a pad. Pay special attention to the material and design of the pad to ensure it’s durable and easy to clean. You can go with this pad for higher precision and control mouse movement:

HyperX Pulsefire Mat Gaming Mouse Pad - Cloth (XL)

Monitors for gamers

A specialised gaming monitor can give you clear visuals and accurate colours by rendering the game’s graphics for better motion and clarity. While a wide display monitor is common among gamers, many prefer to use more than one monitor to immerse into the gaming experience. When picking the right monitor, check the screen size and type (such as curved or flat-screen) along with features like the resolution and refresh rate.

The resolution influences the detailing of the graphics, whereas the refresh rate makes the visuals sharper. Similarly, the response rate determines the speed at which a pixel on the monitor changes, and a lower response rate leads to better results. Here’s an excellent pick for a gaming monitor:

OMEN 27qs Gaming Monitor

A top-of-the-line gaming monitor, the OMEN 27qs Gaming Monitor has a sharp detailing of 3.7 million pixels, lightning-fast 240 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms Grey-to-Grey (GtG) response time, 400 nits brightness and VESA DisplayHDR™ 400 for enhanced contrast that shows details even in shadow. The device has a low frame rate compensation and latency, which ensures a smooth and uninterrupted gaming experience.

You can adjust the tilt and height of the monitor per your requirements and get a pivot stand with the device. With multiple available on-screen controls, this monitor is compatible with gaming consoles. The monitor comes with 2 HDMI 2.0 ports and 1 DisplayPort™ 1.4.

• 68.6 cm (27") screen size

• QHD (2560 X 1440)

• Flat IPS and Edge-lit

• Anti-glare

• Integrated speakers

HP OMEN Gaming Hub

Along with high-performance hardware, choosing the right software and platforms to optimise gaming controls is critical for a smooth gaming experience. Purchasing select HP gaming computers and laptops will get you access to the HP OMEN Gaming Hub, a one-stop platform to organise and control different gaming experience features from a single place. Through the HP OMEN Gaming Hub, you also get some other stellar benefits, such as:

• Enhanced customisation and control for better performance

• Cloud gaming integration with NVIDIA® GeForce® NOW

• In-app services and purchases

• Games and challenges rewards

• Network booster for games

• Lighting customisation

• Game coaching

• Overclocking CPUs

• Undervolting CPUs

HP OMEN Gaming Hub can help you customise your gaming PC to enhance your experience by personalising the colour, animations and light you like. You also get a special gaming performance toolkit to better your performance and extended expert support to troubleshoot and fix any software or driver issues. Joining the HP OMEN Gaming Hub will also make you a part of a thriving gaming community.

Connectivity and docking stations

An ergonomic gaming setup will simplify cable management, connectivity and maintenance. Invest in durable cable management tools that free your gaming space from clutter and give you more room to participate while playing. A docking station can help you set up a unified and efficient setup for multiple gaming devices and accessories. Here’s our top pick for a high-performance docking station:

HP USB-C Dock G5

HP’s USB-C Dock G5 allows you to connect various devices and accessories while charging your primary computer or laptop. Compatible with HP and non-HP USB-C and Thunderbolt-enabled laptops, you can connect multiple monitors and screens to make your gameplay more immersive. This one-chord setup helps you save space and makes your gaming setup more comfortable. Easy to carry and plug in, the dock offers 4 USB 3.0 charging ports, one combo audio jack, 2 DisplayPort ports, 1 RJ45 port and 1 HDMI 2.0 port.

• 4.8 X 4.8 X 1.77"

• 0.75 kg

• Compatible with Windows 10, 11; macOS and Chrome OS

• Versatile and elegant

• Space-saving without constraints

Summary