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Top Gaming Peripherals

By Shane McGlaun, About.com

There are many types of PC gear that could be considered gaming peripherals from mice and keyboards to joysticks and game pads. This list is going to have a look at some of the best gaming peripherals on the market. There are lots of gaming peripherals around and it is hard to tell the good from the bad when you are shopping online and in stores. This list should help you make your choice and get a good gaming peripheral for your money.

1. Fragpedal Elite USB Gaming Footpedal Review

Fragpedal Elite USB Gaming FootpedalGood Work Systems
It has been a long time since a truly new and unique gaming peripheral has been released for gamers to take advantage of. The Frag Pedal Elite gaming foot pedals allow you to get your feet into the gaming action along with your hands. They may sound gimmicky at first, but once you play with a set of Frag Pedals, you know that they are a fantastic addition to your gaming arsenal.

2. Microsoft Reclusa Gaming Keyboard

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The Microsoft Reclusa represents a very good compromise between a good keyboard for typing and a good keyboard for gaming. Multiple programmable keys allow you to bind macros and keystrokes for single press use during gaming and backlighting allows you to see what key you are hitting even in the dark.

3. OCZ Equalizer Gaming Mouse Review

OCZ EqualizerOCZ Technology
If you are a gamer that likes high-sensitivity gaming the Razer Equalizer is the mouse for you. With a 2500 dpi sensitivity setting on max and on the fly adjustability of sensitivity the OCZ Equalizer is one of the best mice you can get. The Equalizer also feels good in the hand and has an extra button that allows you to fire three times with one button press.

4. Turtle Beach Ear Force HPA2 5.1 Surround Sound Headphones

Turtle Beach Ear Force HPA2 5.1 Surround Sound HeadphonesTurtle Beach
The Turtle Beach HPA2 surround sound headphones are a much better follow up to eh original HPA headphones. Any gamer needs a good set of surround sound headphone for late night gaming sessions and the Turtle Beach HPA2 are one of the best sets you can get.

5. Razer Barracuda AC1 Gaming Sound Card

Razer Barracuda AC1 Gaming Sound CardRazer Barracuda AC1 Gaming Sound Card
Razer make slots of cool gaming peripherals and one of my favorite of all time is their Barracuda AC1 sound card. This PCI sound card brings much more depth of sound to your PC gaming and it adds immersion most onboard sound systems just can't match. It is also a great sound card for movie watching as well.

6. Saitek X52 Pro Flight Control System Review

Saitek X52 Pro Flight Control System ReviewSaitek
If flight simulations are you thing Saitek has the flight control system for you. The Saitek X52 Pro adds more features and functionality to the already potent Saitek X52. The biggest addition is the MFSD that can display in game flight data from titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

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