THE TRY-HARD GAMER

Above everything else, this gamer wants to win. It’s not about having fun! What’s important is their K/D ratio and win rate. you’ll find them rocking the “meta” loadout in game and outfitted with the latest gaming gear to give them every advantage in the theatre of war. Their idea of a relaxing night is probably a sweat-fueled excursion on the rungs of the competitive ladder.

IN HIS POCKET ASUS ROG PHONE II

This phone was practically made with the competitive mobile gamer in mind. It’s incredibly powerful, boasting a Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, 12GB of RAM, and speedy UFS 3.0 storage. Its 6.6inch OLED screen has a 120Hz refresh rate, so supported games should feel buttery smooth. There are plenty of accessories to enhance your gaming experience too, including the TwinView Dock II that turns the phone into a portable console not unlike the Nintendo 3DS.

ON THE GO NINTENDO SWITCH

Nintendo’s portable console has been a huge hit, and for good reason too. Gamers will delight in titles like Mario Kart and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, while games like Overcooked 2 are perfect for house parties where you hook up the Switch to a TV. Overwatch is even available on the Switch, so you never need to take a break from Blizzard’s popular first person shooter.

RAZER HAMMERHEAD TRUE WIRELESS EARBUDS

The Hammerhead earbuds are basically AirPods for gamers. They feature customtuned dynamic drivers for deep, punchy bass and a dedicated gaming mode that reduces latency. So when important audio cues sound off in game, you can respond right away. The earbuds are also IPX4 waterresistant, so they’re good for exercise too ( just in case).

BACK AT HOME

GLORIOUS MODEL OA

gamer’s most important tool is their mouse. You want one that’s light, comfortable, and has a flawless sensor. The Glorious Model O- is all of those things and more – its versatile shape accommodates a wide range of grip styles and RGB lighting plays along the interior honeycomb shell. At a feather-light 58g, it’s simply glorious.

benQ ZoWie Xl2546

What’s better than a 144Hz monitor? A 240Hz one, clearly. The BenQ Zowie XL2546 gaming monitor’s 240Hz refresh rate means flicking from one target to the next should feel exceedingly fluid, while its black equalizer feature ensures that you’ll spot enemies hiding in even the darkest recesses of the map. But the best feature is probably the S-Switch, a puck that sits on the monitor’s stand and lets you switch between different display settings onthe-fly.