Ever wanted to have your very own gaming den with all the gadgets you could wish for?
Well, that’s more than possible in 2022, with a whole new generation of gaming tech that’s becoming more and more accessible for consumers.
From VR to the first gaming bed, there’s a whole range of stuff available for those who love to play.
So, here are the best gaming gadgets to get your mits on this Christmas.
Dreams Drift Gaming Bed
Putting the bed in bedroom gaming, Drift by Dreams is the UK’s first king-sized gaming bed, though it can be picked up in a small double or double too.
It comes complete with LED lights, 2.1 channel sound, charging ports, headphone holders and even a motorised TV, which theatrically rises from the foot of the bed.
With either a 32in or 43in screen – the latter climbing up to 4K resolution – it’s perfect for today’s mightiest gaming machines, and there’s an easy-access space situated below the bed for console storage.
The motorised TV can be hidden when not in use, so it doesn’t always look like a gaming bed.
We wish the LED lights changed colour and that the speaker didn’t proclaim every time we powered the bed off or on, but, those niggles aside, the Drift is a fantastically fun and indulgent option for bedroom gamers short on space to mount their TV.
Buy it for £1,799 from Dreams.
Meta Quest 2
The Meta Quest 2 is a perfect entry point into VR gaming. Whether you’re blasting through fresh titles such as Iron Man VR (as excellent as it sounds), training with fitness games such as Supernatural or Beat Saber, or dialling out distractions for VR office time, it has everything you need out of the box.
One reason Meta’s headset is so good for beginners is it doesn’t need a computer to power it like more PC-gamer-focused, pricier alternatives. The Quest 2 runs with a standalone operating system, comes with the headset and controllers, and works wirelessly on battery power.
HTC Vive Pro 2
If the idea of assembling a monstrously powerful gaming PC doesn’t phase you, the HTC Vive Pro 2 might be more your speed when it comes to VR. This high-cost headset needs to be paired with an even higher-cost computer to crank out silky-smooth 120Hz visuals in crystal-clear 5K resolution across its expansive 120-degree field of view.
Along with the Valve Index, the Vive Pro 2 is the benchmark when it comes to VR graphics quality, and is one of the only ways you’ll get to play through stunning-looking titles such as Half-Life: Alyx and Skyrim VR.
On top of its best-in-class resolution and tracking accuracy, you can also untether the Vive Pro 2