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5 Essential Mobile Gaming Accessories

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Mobile gaming has really taken off recently. The huge power of cell phones has allowed the graphics on these games to really jump up to the next level. To take your mobile gaming sessions to the next level keep reading this list of the 5 Essential Mobile Gaming Accessories.

Mobile Gaming Portable Charger

One of the main downsides of mobile gaming is that it can really drain your battery power. Therefore, one of the most essential mobile gaming accessories is to get yourself a portable battery pack.

Anker PowerCore 20000 - Mobile Portable Charger

These have really improved in recent years and have the ability to recharge your phone quickly and multiple times. Indeed, they are also incredibly cheap these days.

OCG believes the Anker PowerCore 20000 is currently one of the best on the market with its large capacity at a good price. Check out our full list of the Best Mobile Portable Chargers for Gamers.

Mobile Gaming Controller

Trying to play an FPS or MOBA with your touchscreen is very awkward. This problem is instantly solved by getting a mobile controller and hooking it up to your phone. This will improve your gameplay immensely.

Mobile gaming accessories - controller

Our favorites are the GameSir X3 for Android users and the Backone One for iPhone users. Make sure to check out our full GameSir X3 Review and Backbone One Review for full details on these mobile controllers.

Check out our full list of the Best Mobile Game Controllers for Android.

Mobile Gaming Headset

For full immersion, a gaming headset is absolutely essential. If you have a mobile with Bluetooth, then the best route to go here is with a Bluetooth-enabled headset.

Mobile gaming accessories - headset

Although more expensive than a wired connection, this allows full portability with no worries of getting wires tangled. The best on the market currently is the Steel Series Arctis 9X. It has a battery that will last you 20+ hours, can be used on your Xbox, and has a noise-cancelling microphone for improved clarity.

For a more budget option, you can opt for a wired connection. Here, it is a good idea to aim for something with a 3.5mm audio jack. The best option here at the moment is the Razer Kraken X. It is super lightweight for those gaming sessions on the move.

Mobile Gaming Casting Device

If you’re looking to use your mobile as an alternative to a console, then a TV casting device is another essential accessory for mobile gaming.

Mobile gaming accessories - tv casting

One of these devices will allow you to project the game from your mobile directly onto your TV. Combine this with a mobile gaming controller and you have a pretty sweet setup.

The best casting device currently on the market is the Google Chromecast. This will also have the benefit of adding additional app compatibility to your TV for streaming movies and TV shows.

Mobile Gaming VR Headset

VR gaming is a growing area of interest for gamers. This gives the ultimate immersion with everything around you blocked out.

VR headset from Destek

When VR headsets first started to come to the market the price point was very high. However, in recent years they have started to become much more affordable.

For a budget option, the Destek V5 is one of the best options. If your looking for a more premium option, with the full standalone VR experience, then the Oculus Quest 2 is the way to go.

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