Best Gaming Accessory
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We're more than able to play games with the standard equipment that comes with the average console bundle or PC system, but there are plenty of add-on gaming accessories that can augment or even replace your regular equipment and make the gaming experience that much more enjoyable. Our finalists for the Best Gaming Accessory award represent the most useful gaming accessory upgrades available this year, and they all found their way onto the list by offering improved performance over existing solutions or added convenience, such as wireless technology.
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Plantronics GameCom Halo 2 Edition
The GameCom Halo 2 Edition headset sounds great and it's comfortable enough to wear for hours at a time. The over-the-ear unit features an adjustable swivel with several interchangeable earpieces for optimal placement, and the noise-canceling microphone has a flexible boom that allows you to position the mic right where you want it.
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Logitech Cordless Action Controller
The Logitech Cordless Action is the wireless controller of choice for the PlayStation 2. It operates on the 2.4GHz frequency and offers responsive, lag-free performance. The controller lasts for 50 hours on two AA batteries, and that's with the rumble feature enabled. Logitech also offers a similar Cordless Precision Controller for Xbox, but its lack of a Communicator port knocks it out of the running.
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Logitech Z-5500 Digital
The Logitech Z-5500 Digital is an upgraded version of the Z-680 speaker set. This 5.1 speaker system outputs over 500 watts and the subwoofer features a massive, 10-inch driver. The unit also features a digital control module that offers Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS, and DTS 96/24 processing and it can accept an optical connection direct from a console.
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Logitech MX1000 Wireless Laser Mouse
The Logitech MX1000 features a new laser engine that's 20 times more sensitive than regular LEDs. The optical sensor is still only 800dpi, but the laser allows the mouse to track on glossy surfaces that no regular optical mice dare to go. The mouse also uses Logitech's Fast RF cordless technology for lag-free wireless performance.
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Razer Diamondback Mouse
The Razer Diamondback comes to bat with a 1600dpi optical sensor that makes the mouse two to four times more sensitive than regular optical mice. You can also adjust mouse sensitivity on the fly, and if you want even more specific adjustments, the software drivers allow you to set independent mouse sensitivities on the x and y axis.
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GameSpot Hardware - Best of 2004
Welcome to the GameSpot Hardware of the Year Awards, where we recognize all the great hardware products that have been released in 2004.
