The Best PS5 Accessories of 2026: Controllers, Storage, Headsets and More

Sony DualSense Edge

The most customizable controller that keeps every PS5 feature

Type:

Official pro controller

Extras:

Swappable stick caps and stick modules, two back buttons

Triggers:

Adjustable travel (trigger stops)

Features:

Haptics, adaptive triggers, on-the-fly profiles

Works with:

PS5, PS5 Pro, PC

Price range:

$$$ (around $200)

The DualSense Edge is Sony's answer to the Xbox Elite controller, and it's the pad we'd pick for anyone who wants more control without losing what makes the DualSense special. You get three types of interchangeable stick caps, mappable back buttons and adjustable trigger lengths, so you can shorten the pull for shooters and keep the full travel for racing games. Profiles can be switched at any time from a dedicated button, which makes jumping between genres painless.

Because it's an official controller, haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and the built-in mic all work exactly as they do on the standard pad, and the PS5 menus understand it natively. The other big long-term perk is the replaceable stick modules: if a stick starts to drift, you swap the module rather than the whole controller. The catch is the price, which is roughly three times a standard DualSense, and the limited color options.

Want more customization for less? The Victrix Pro BFG (around $180) is a modular pad with taller sticks, a swappable fightpad module and four back buttons, but it drops rumble and haptics entirely. If you just need a second controller, the standard DualSense is still one of the best gamepads you can buy.

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Sony DualSense Charging Station

Never pick up a dead controller again

Capacity:

2 controllers

Power:

Wall adapter (doesn't use the console)

Charge time:

About 3 hours per controller

Size:

52 x 62 x 159mm

Works with:

DualSense controllers

Price range:

$ (around $30)

This is one of the cheapest accessories Sony makes and one of the most useful. You simply drop up to two DualSense controllers onto the dock and they charge in about three hours, so there's always a spare ready to go during long sessions. Because it plugs into the wall rather than the console, it keeps working when the PS5 is off and frees up the console's USB ports for other gear.

The design matches the PS5's two-tone look, it's small enough to tuck beside the console, and our long-term unit has held up well. The only real downsides are that you need a free wall outlet, and it doesn't include any status display beyond the controller lights.

Alternative: the PowerA Twin Charging Station also holds two DualSense controllers in a compact footprint and adds colored LEDs to show charging status.

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PlayStation Pulse Elite

The best official PS5 headset, and the one to get if you own a Portal

Drivers:

Planar magnetic

Connection:

PlayStation Link, Bluetooth, 3.5mm

Battery:

Up to 30 hours, quick charging

Mic:

Retractable, AI-enhanced noise rejection

Extras:

Charging hanger included

Price range:

$$ (around $150)

Sony's Pulse Elite sounds far better than you'd expect from a console headset. Its planar magnetic drivers deliver deep, detailed and spacious audio straight out of the box, and it works with the PS5's Tempest 3D audio for convincing positional sound. Controls are easy to find, the retractable mic is clear and dependable, and the included hanger doubles as a charging stand so it's always topped up.

The real differentiator is PlayStation Link. It lets the Pulse Elite connect with very low latency to the PS5 and, crucially, to the PlayStation Portal, which doesn't support regular Bluetooth headsets. Bluetooth is there for your phone too. It's a bit bulbous on the head and heavier than some rivals, so it's not the one to wear on a commute.

Money no object? The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni ($399.99 list) is the best gaming headset our team knows of: hot-swappable batteries, active noise cancelling, a better ClearCast Pro mic, and a GameHub that mixes audio from up to four sources at once (say, PS5, PC and Switch). Prefer earbuds? The PlayStation Pulse Explore use the same planar tech and PS Link.

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Corsair MP600 Pro LPX

The easiest way to stop deleting games to make room

Interface:

PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, M.2 2280

Speed:

Up to 7,100MB/s read, 5,800MB/s write

Heatsink:

Pre-installed, sized for the PS5 slot

Capacities:

1TB, 2TB, 4TB

Endurance:

700TBW (1TB), higher on bigger models

Price range:

$$ (the 1TB model is usually around $70–$100)

A standard PS5 gives you only around 667GB of usable space, which disappears fast with today's game sizes (the PS5 Pro doubles it, but even that fills up). The fix is the console's M.2 expansion slot, and the Corsair MP600 Pro LPX is the drive we recommend first. It meets all of Sony's requirements, it comes with a heatsink that fits the PS5's tight bay, and it's quick enough to run PS5 games straight from the drive with no difference in load times.

Its 7,100MB/s read speed is already above what the console can use, so you're not wasting money on headroom you'll never see, and its 3D TLC NAND and 700TBW endurance rating mean it should outlast the console. Installation takes a few minutes with a screwdriver. The 2TB version is the sweet spot for most libraries.

Want the fastest option? The Samsung 990 Pro (with heatsink) is a little quicker on paper, at up to 7,450MB/s read and 6,900MB/s write, and comes in capacities up to 4TB. The PS5 now supports drives up to 8TB.

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WD_Black P50 Game Drive

Fast, rugged USB storage for your PS4 library and PS5 backups

Type:

External NVMe SSD

Speed:

Up to 2,000MB/s read and write

Capacities:

500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB

Connection:

USB-C (works with USB-A too)

Plays:

PS4 games; stores PS5 games

Price range:

$$–$$$ depending on capacity

If you don't want to open your console, an external drive is the simplest way to add space, and the WD_Black P50 is the one we like best. It's a sturdy, metal-styled SSD rated at 2,000MB/s. PS4 games load quickly when played straight from the drive, and file transfers are snappy.

The important caveat is the same for every USB drive: the PS5 can store PS5 games on external storage, but it can't play them from there. You'll need to copy them back to the internal SSD (which is much faster than redownloading). If you mostly play PS5 titles, an internal M.2 drive like the Corsair above is the better buy.

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PlayStation Portal

Keep playing when someone else needs the TV

Display:

8-inch LCD, 1920 x 1080, 60Hz

Controls:

Full DualSense, with haptics and adaptive triggers

Connectivity:

Wi-Fi 5, USB-C charging

Audio:

Speakers, 3.5mm jack, PlayStation Link

Bluetooth audio:

No

Price range:

$$$ (launched at $199.99)

The PlayStation Portal does one job: it streams games from your PS5 to a handheld with an 8-inch screen and the two halves of a DualSense on either side. If you share a TV, or want to play from bed or another room, it's transformative. The 1080p screen is sharp and surprisingly immersive, and because the controls are a real DualSense, you keep the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers that make PS5 games feel special.

It's only as good as your network, though. It works best with the PS5 wired to your router and strong Wi-Fi where you play, and it can also stream outside the home as long as the network doesn't require a browser login. A recent update added cloud streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium members. There's no regular Bluetooth audio, so you'll need a wired headset or a PlayStation Link model like the Pulse Elite.

On a budget? The Backbone One (PlayStation Edition) turns your phone into a Remote Play handheld for about half the price, but you lose the Portal's dedicated screen and DualSense haptics.

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PlayStation VR2

The best way to do VR on a console, now at a friendlier price

Display:

OLED HDR, 2000 x 2040 per eye

Refresh rate:

Up to 120Hz

Field of view:

110 degrees

Tracking:

Inside-out cameras, eye tracking

Connection:

Single USB-C cable to PS5 (PC via adapter)

Price range:

$$$$ (around $400 after Sony's price cut)

PS VR2 is the only VR headset made for the PS5, and it's an excellent one. The OLED HDR panels look stunning, eye tracking enables foveated rendering for sharper visuals where you're looking, and haptic feedback in the headset plus adaptive triggers in the Sense controllers make games feel more physical than on most rivals. Setup is simple, with a single cable to the console and a guided tutorial that maps your play area.

Exclusives like Horizon Call of the Mountain and the VR mode in Gran Turismo 7 are reason enough for many PS5 owners, and Cinema mode turns regular games into a giant private screen. It's also now compatible with PC through an adapter. Even after its price drop it's a big investment, it's wired to the console, and some people find it takes a little adjusting to find the sharpest "sweet spot".

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PS5 Media Remote

A must if your PS5 is also your streaming box

Type:

Official Bluetooth remote

Shortcut keys:

Netflix, Disney+, Spotify, YouTube

TV controls:

Power and volume (compatible TVs)

Extras:

Turns the PS5 on, playback controls for Blu-ray

Price range:

$ (around $30)

Using a gamepad to pause a movie works, but it's clumsy. Sony's Media Remote fixes that with proper playback buttons, dedicated keys for Netflix, Disney+, Spotify and YouTube, and the ability to wake the PS5 without hunting for a controller. On compatible TVs it also handles power and volume, so it can replace your TV remote for most evenings.

Pairing takes seconds, and if you have a disc drive it's a far nicer way to control 4K Blu-rays. If you rarely stream on your PS5 you won't miss it, but for anyone who uses the console as their main media box it's one of the best-value accessories you can buy.

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Sony Vertical Stand for PS5

The PS5 Slim and Pro don't include one, and this is the one to get

Fits:

Original PS5, PS5 Slim (disc and digital), PS5 Pro

Material:

Metal ring with plastic base

Mounting:

Screws into the base of the console

Color:

Silver and black

Price range:

$ (around $30)

The launch PS5 came with a stand in the box, but the Slim and Pro don't, so if you want your console upright you'll need to buy one. Sony's official Vertical Stand is simple and effective: a metal ring with a base that screws into the bottom of the console, so it can't easily be knocked over. It works with every PS5 model, including the original if you want something sturdier than the old plastic wedge.

Many third-party stands add game storage, controller charging or RGB lighting, but none fit as precisely or as securely as the official one. It does exactly what it says, and freeing up shelf space for the rest of your accessories is worth the modest outlay.

Bought a Digital Edition or PS5 Pro? Sony's detachable Disc Drive (around $80) adds the ability to play physical games and 4K Blu-rays.

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Thrustmaster T248

A serious sim setup for Gran Turismo 7 and F1, without the sticker shock

Rotation:

900 degrees

Buttons:

25, remappable

Pedals:

3, adjustable; brake with 4 pressure modes

Extras:

Magnetic paddle shifters, LED display, dual encoders

Works with:

PS5, PS4, PC

Price range:

$$$ (wheel and pedals)

If racing games are your thing, a wheel transforms them, and the Thrustmaster T248 is our favorite way in. It packs features you'd normally find on pricier setups: magnetic paddle shifters, dual-encoder controls, and an LED display that shows useful info while you drive. There are 25 remappable buttons, and the brake pedal can be set to four different pressure modes so you can tune the feel to your driving style.

It's a great alternative to Logitech's more expensive wheels and gives you an immersive sim experience on PS5 without the investment of a direct-drive rig. You'll need space to mount it (a desk or a wheel stand), and serious sim racers will eventually want something stronger, but for most players it's the sweet spot.

Alternative: the Logitech G29 Driving Force is a long-standing favorite with smooth helical gearing and pressure-sensitive pedals, though its force feedback can get noisy. The newer G923 adds Trueforce haptics, but we'd only pay extra for it on sale.

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