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Gaming gear and books

The gear that makes the biggest difference, plus two of the best books about how games are made. Categories and real titles, linked to an Amazon search.

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Gear

Search on AmazonA wireless gaming headsetCheck it supports your console; some are PlayStation or Xbox only. Search on AmazonA spare controllerGet your platform's official pad or a licensed one. Search on AmazonA USB capture cardFor recording and streaming console gameplay. Search on AmazonA microSD Express card for Switch 2Switch 2 needs microSD Express cards; older microSD cards will not work for Switch 2 games.

Read

Search on AmazonBlood, Sweat, and Pixels by Jason SchreierBehind the scenes of how games are made. Search on AmazonMasters of Doom by David KushnerThe story of id Software and the birth of the shooter.

For creators

Try ElevenLabsElevenLabs AI voiceNarration and character voices for gaming videos; Fire Empire uses it on several channels. Check each platform's rules on AI voices.

How we pick

We list well-known books and simple, widely sold product types that fit what we cover. We have not been paid to include anything, we do not publish ratings or reviews we have not done, and prices change, so always check the seller's page. Store and booking pages are run by those companies, not by us.