The reason I can talk to anyone about the game until the cows come home is because I’ve lived through every generation and still love it as much as I did 40 years ago. At the time, I was his 7-year-old and playing against his older brother and father on his Atari 2600. Probably tennis, maybe Just, maybe Pacman.
Back then there were paddle controllers, and then there was the classic Atari retro joystick. It was a simpler time, but they cemented my love for the game. It’s now a different world, with virtual gaming headsets and almost completely realistic graphics across a host of fascinating high-tech consoles and gaming PCs.
Games are expensive, new games cost over £50, and console prices are now at eye-watering levels. Here we are reminded of the real reason we are here. Stealth has some really great gaming accessories, bright and quirky products at affordable prices…
STEALTH LED mini keyboard
Price: £19.99
available from stealth, Argos, smith’s, very
I really like this mini compact keyboard. Not only is it small and doesn’t clutter your desk, it also has really chunky keys, which is a good thing for heavy-fingered and angry typing journalists. However, while this isn’t really a keyboard for grizzly old wordsmiths like me, it’s way too cool for that, and with four different light settings it can be used as part of a gaming setup on console or PC. It definitely looks great as.
The size of the lights and multicolored background are definitely the selling points here, but as I said above, it’s really nice to type on. It’s designed to be extremely sturdy and static, and is easy to set up by simply plugging in a USB.
STEALTH LED Gaming Mat
Price: £14.99
available from stealthAmazon, Argos, Very
Complementing the keyboard is this extra-large gaming mat. It stretches from one side of my desk to the other and has a standard sized setup. There’s a rubber grip on the bottom so you don’t have to worry about it slipping off, and there’s plenty of room for your keyboard, mouse, and anything else you want.
It literally lights up any desk setup and features full 360 degree RGB lighting with 13 different effects. That must be too cool for me. Because when I put it on my work desk, her daughter came over and demanded that she needed it for hers because I was too old for it. It’s completely waterproof, so you don’t have to worry about it even if you accidentally pinch it and throw a pop can at it.
STEALTH LED Gaming Mouse
Price: £12.99
Available in mint green or blush pink. Argos
Designed purely for gaming, this mouse is colorful, responsive, and perfect if you want to brighten up your office or game room. This particular product range comes in pink or green, and like the others above, it has an animated RGB lighting effect to add even more flair.
No batteries or charging required, just old-fashioned wiring that connects directly to a USB port. For all the color and light appeal, I really liked the ability to change the sensitivity settings. This has to be my least favorite part, but it’s very useful.
STEALTH XP-Eclipse Gaming Headset
Price: £29.99
available from stealth
Away from the lights, but not away from the game. We have some truly great gaming headphones designed with comfort and performance in mind. Online gaming is all the rage right now, and if you’ve ever been near your girlfriend’s teenager’s bedroom with a console, you’ll know just how intense it can be.
Because usually the headphones they wear are filled with not only the sounds of gunshots and explosions, but also the voices of other gamers shouting out the action.
These are great mid-level products that won’t look out of place in terms of looking fashionable and won’t cost a fortune. Although these are presented as premium products, they are a fraction of the cost of market leaders. I found it very comfortable and the sound quality was crisp both when inputting voice and when using the microphone.
The performance is excellent value for money, thanks to the 40m open sound driver for better performance and the built-in airflow speaker chamber for excellent results. It’s compatible with almost everything via a jack lead, and the lack of Bluetooth is a hindrance, but that’s the only thing that bothers me.
I have to be critical, but I think the leash length could be better and it holds it back a bit. When it comes to adjusting the fit, there is plenty of movement, and the advantage is that you can move the microphone around as well.
STEALTH Gaming Station for PS5
Price: £24.99
available in black For Xbox One series, or White STEALTH, Argos for PS5. If you’re a PS5 owner and need a neat place to store the headphones mentioned above, this kit is a great option.
This headset holder has a sleek, curved design for a clean look and is practical for any gaming setup. However, this is not only a holding stand for the headset, but also a charging port for the PS5 Dual Sense controller.
This is a good solution if you have bits and pieces all over the place, and if you’re like me, having some help keeping your gadgets close at hand and tidy can be very helpful.
The STEALTH charging station is connected by a 2m braided charging cable and has a light to notify you of charging progress. There’s also a removable cable that allows you to use the controller while charging.
You can get a white or black stand depending on your console. This is also available on Xbox Series.