Must-Have Gaming Gear To Level Up The School Year Like A Pro

Our roundup of A+ peripherals designed to help even the busiest gamers study hard—and play harder

By Lea Goldman Published August 26, 2024 |

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Back-to-school season is upon us, which usually means the endgame for avid players. (Nothing puts a crimp in an epic quest quite like a term paper due in the morning.) Thankfully, in recent years makers of gaming gear have begun to design peripherals with the specific needs of students in mind: immersive speakers compact enough for even shoe-box dorm rooms; high-performance headsets that won’t wake your early-riser roommate; and staggeringly comfy chairs well-suited for all-nighters of the midterm and master sword variety. With the right hardware, you’ll set yourself up for academic success this semester without sacrificing achievement hunting. How’s that for problem solving?