From hard drive mods to racing wheels, these are the best accessories for Sony’s system.
Want to treat your PS4 to something nice? We have you covered. As you’ll see in this round-up, there’s more to PS4 accessories than third-party pads and controller charge docks but if that’s what you want, we still have the recommendations you need. If you’ve just picked up a PS5 or you’re thinking about making the upgrade in the near future, the good news is that most PS4 accessories will work just fine with PS5. You won’t have to retire them should you decide to get a new console. This guide is filled with PS4 accessories and there are two types we think you need. The first are the essentials. Think gamepads, chargers, service subscriptions and headsets. These aren’t necessarily exciting, but they are important and could make gameplay better and easier. Then there are the more compelling (and often more expensive) accessories that none of us need, but all of us want. Think force feedback steering wheels, arcade sticks and VR headsets. With Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday approaching, now is a pretty good time to be looking at PS4 accessories because there’s a chance you’ll see some price reductions. If you’re still looking for the console itself, or you’re considering an upgrade to the new PS5, then there might be some tempting Black Friday PS4 bundles or Black Friday PS5 bundles to look out for too. The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 is one of our best-reviewed headsets of 2021. Weeks of testing helped remind us of the most imortant features of one of these sets. They are very comfortable, easy to pair, the mic’s pick-up is clear and the 50mm drivers have powerful bass that makes in-game effects sound all the more impactful. With those boxes ticked, you can’t go too far wrong. The Turtle Beach 700 Gen 2 headset doesn’t have a super-directional mic, so may not be the best fit for a very noisy flat. And we find the audio’s bass-heavy approach can make music sound a bit muddy, but we’re more than happy with the overall package here. You may not need a pad like the Scuf Impact if you play slower-pace games on your PS4. But if you like ultra-competitive games where a 100 millisecond delay in pressing that button might make the difference between a win and a loss, maybe you do. It has four mappable paddle controls on the back. These give you quicker access to the face buttons while your right thumb is still on the stick. DualShock 4 features like the light bar and front touch pad are here too, so you can pack your first-party controller away until you need it. There are almost endless cusomizations available, from the kind of triggers used to the finish on the face plate. Like an arcade stick, a racing wheel with pedals isn’t necessary for everyone, but if you take your racing games seriously then it’s probably the number one accessory you can pick up. The ThrustMaster T300RS is worth every penny if titles like Project Cars 2 and Gran Turismo are among your faves. Impressive precision is essential of course, but force feedback is the T300RS’s most important feature – this uses motors to pull against your hands as you turn around corners, simulating the forces you’d feel in a real car. And as Thrustmaster uses a belt-driven system, here you get the smoothest, most realistic feel of any racing wheel that’s not ridiculously expensive. Sturdy design and solid pedals ensure it’ll stand up over the long haul, and it’s compatible with both the PS5 and PS3 too, letting you give next-gen and oldie gems fresh life with this killer wheel.
