13 Essential Gaming Accessories Every Gamer Will Need in 2026

4. 240Hz+ OLED or Mini-LED Gaming Monitor

Competitive players will chase refresh rates, but 2026’s big win is panels that combine high refresh with excellent color and HDR—think 240Hz OLED or advanced mini-LEDs. The result is smooth motion plus deep blacks and punchy highlights, which improve both reaction clarity in shooters and cinematic fidelity in story games. Choose 1440p at 240Hz for the best frame-rate/visual balance on mid-to-high-end GPUs, or 4K at 120–240Hz if you have flagship hardware. Adaptive sync and 1ms response times are must-haves to avoid tearing and ghosting. Monitors in this class range widely: solid 1440p options start near $300, while full-featured 4K 240Hz panels can exceed $1,000. For gamers who split time between console and PC, check for HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort support. Also think about size and viewing distance; 27–32 inches cover most desks, while ultrawide models favor immersion but can strain some GPUs at high settings.