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A better gaming setup doesn’t have to start with a new graphics card. These five Amazon deals cover the things used every session, from a compact mechanical keyboard to a $51.50 wireless Razer headset. All prices except the Logitech keyboard’s require Prime membership.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro for PlayStation – $51.50 (47% off) Digital Trends

The PlayStation branding is easy to misread here: this BlackShark V2 Pro also works with a PC. I’d put it first for anyone retiring a basic wired headset, especially at just over $50. The catch is software. This edition doesn’t support Razer Synapse, so PC players who rely on that app should know what they’re giving up before buying.

Logitech G413 TKL SE – $46.50 (42% off) Digital Trends

The G413 TKL SE covers the basics for less than $50. Its tactile switches give each press a noticeable bump, and removing the numpad frees up mouse space while leaving the arrow keys intact. White backlighting keeps things simple. For anyone weighing layouts and switch types, our keyboard buying guide explains the choices before committing to a mechanical board.

Logitech G309 Lightspeed – $42.73 (53% off) Digital Trends

Use the G309’s Lightspeed receiver for games and Bluetooth for a second device, and it can pull double duty across a gaming PC and work laptop. A replaceable AA battery saves another charging cable. At 86 grams with the battery, though, it isn’t an ultralight mouse. Our gaming mouse buying guide can help narrow down what suits.

Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless – $122.55 (32% off) Digital Trends

Some of us still need a numpad, even if it mostly earns its keep in spreadsheets. The Scope II 96 Wireless fits one into a compact layout that leaves more desk space than a conventional full-size board. This costs considerably more than the Logitech keyboard, but adds wireless connectivity and hot-swappable switches, so trying a different typing feel won’t require replacing the keyboard.

HyperX Cloud III S Wireless – $113.99 (37% off) Digital Trends

The cheaper Razer will be enough for plenty of players, but the Cloud III S Wireless earns its place with longer rated battery life and a useful microphone arrangement. Remove the boom mic and its built-in microphones can still handle phone calls over Bluetooth. That flexibility gives it a role away from the gaming desk, which helps justify spending more.

Paulo Vargas is an English major turned reporter turned technical writer, with a career that has always circled back to…