The best PS4 accessories can breathe new life into Sony’s stalwart console even in its twilight years, as the PS5 steps into the spotlight. And while the PS4 has always included everything you need right out of the box, it’s not necessarily all you’d want.
That’s where the best PS4 accessories come in. The selection of hardware-based PS4 accessories and software add-ons we’ve rustled together in this guide are all additive in different ways, whether that’s great sound, immersive force feedback steering, hassle-free network play, or even a leap into the world of VR.
Even better, some will work not only on your PS4 but with the PS5 too, meaning you don’t necessarily need to purchase a bunch of new accessories if you choose to upgrade.
There’s a broad price range covered here, and while we can’t promise any of them will make you a single jot better at Fortnite, they might take some of the sting out of losing again.
Best PS4 accessories on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Black Friday falls on November 27 this year, followed by Cyber Monday on November 30, and we’re expecting to see fantastic deals on the best PS4 accessories during this period.
We see small discounts on PS4 accessories throughout the year, but Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales periods are when we’ll likely see the biggest price cuts on the best PS4 accessories including controllers, hard drives, PS Plus memberships and much more. There’s truly no better time to get a fantastic deal on PS4 accessories.
If you have plans to upgrade to a PS5 (or already have) and are concerned about picking up new PS4 accessories, then the good news is that many PS4 accessories are backwards compatible with the PS5. However, there are restrictions, and not all the ones listed below will work with your PS5.
Sony has specified that its Platinum and Gold Wireless Headsets are compatible with PS5, as are third-party headsets that connect via USB port or audio jack. But the headset companion app is not compatible with PS5. Specialty peripherals, such as officially licensed racing wheels, arcade sticks, and flight sticks, work with PS5 games and supported PS4 games on PS5. The DualShock 4 wireless controller and PlayStation officially licensed third-party gamepad controllers also work with supported PS4 games on PS5, and both the PS Move Motion Controllers and the PlayStation VR Aim Controller work with supported PSVR games on PS5.
So if you’ve been playing around with the idea of picking up some PS4 accessories in the near future, or compatible PS4 accessories for the PS5, we would advise holding off until these sales periods – you’ll be grateful you did.
We’ll be showcasing the best PS4 accessory Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday deals on TechRadar. Keep an eye on our dedicated PS4 and PS4 Pro Black Friday deals page for all the biggest discounts. But also be sure to check back here too where our price finding system will bring you the best prices on all the products we’ve selected below.
Like an arcade stick, a racing wheel with pedals isn’t necessary for everyone, but if you take your racing games seriously then it’s probably the number one accessory you can pick up. The ThrustMaster T300RS is worth every penny if titles like Project Cars 2 and Gran Turismo are among your faves.
Impressive precision is essential of course, but force feedback is the T300RS’s most important feature – this uses motors to pull against your hands as you turn around corners, simulating the forces you’d feel in a real car. And as Thrustmaster uses a belt-driven system, here you get the smoothest, most realistic feel of any racing wheel that’s not ridiculously expensive.
Sturdy design and solid pedals ensure it’ll stand up over the long haul, and it’s compatible with both the PS4 and PS3, letting you give last-gen gems fresh life with this killer wheel.
Make sure you check out our list of the best racing wheels.
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro is one of the best-sounding headsets you can buy. As such, it’s doubly worth considering if you use your PlayStation 4 to watch films and listen to music as well as play games.
Clarity and audio balance are much better than most of the other sets here. Both the Arctic Pro Wireless and GameDAC versions will work with a PlayStation 4 console, but the vanilla wired version is just for PC – so make sure you pick the right set before buying.
The GameDAC model has an outboard box with top quality Hi-Res audio converters. It needs to be wired-in though, so this may not be the best choice if you play a few meters away from your PS4. The wireless version may be a better choice.
All versions have LEDs around the cups. It may be made for audio perfectionists, but it’s still a gamer headset.
Read the full review: SteelSeries Arctis Pro
Make sure you check out our list of the best PS4 headsets.
Got a PlayStation 4? Great. Your next step should certainly be to consider PlayStation Plus subscription. Having Sony’s membership plan, which is sold in one-month, three-month, and annual options, is the only way you can play PS4 games online and access cloud storage for saves, but there’s a potentially even bigger perk: free games every single month.
That’s right, at the start of every month Sony drops a handful of free downloadable on PS4, and they’re yours to keep and play to your heart’s content so long as your Plus membership is active. With two or three PS4 games free each month, as well as additional discounts during sales and other promotions, the membership rapidly pays for itself.
Make sure you keep an eye on our best PS Plus deals page
There’s plenty to like about Sony’s Platinum Wireless Headphones, offering exceptional – and balanced – audio performance and an above average mic. There’s also 3D Audio support that creates 100 ‘virtual speakers’ for more immersive positional sound.
That said, the Platinum Wireless doesn’t have the same surround sound panache as the very top models.
Ultimately, it’s hard to find a better value headset that’s this easy to use and sounds this good overall. Those qualities definitely exist at a higher price, but if you’re looking for something you can set up without a fuss, you’re going to want a pair of these.
Read the full review: PlayStation Platinum Wireless Headset
Sony’s PlayStation VR is no longer brand new red-hot tech, but it’s still one of the best high-end virtual reality experiences around, not least because it’s the only one that plays nice with a home console.
The headset is comfortable and immersive, and it’s greatly helped by an increasingly impressive library of games. By the way, these are our picks of the best games on PSVR.
Experiences you won’t want to miss include the terrifying Resident Evil 7 (OK, some of you will want to miss this one) and Superhot VR. For the full experience you’ll also need a PlayStation Camera and Move controllers, as many of the top VR games require them.
Read the full review: PlayStation VR
Unlike the Kinect on Xbox One, Sony’s PlayStation Camera was never a big focus of the PS4 platform. However, it’s well worth buying if you want PSVR as it’s used to track your movements and translate those into gameplay.
There are other uses for the PlayStation Camera, as well: you can use it while streaming live games on Twitch, for example, so your viewers can see your face. However, less and less games are using the PlayStation Camera – unless you’re a big fan of Just Dance 2019.
The only true competition we’ve seen to the Wii motion controls, Sony’s Move Controllers are perfect for those who want to kick their PSVR experience up a notch.
With near-perfect precision and movement accuracy, Sony’s PlayStation Move controllers truly enhance virtual reality, providing a more immersive gameplay (for the games which are compatible with it of course).
If you aren’t interested in PSVR (or already own a headset) then there’s little reason to invest in Move controllers but for those who love stepping into a virtual reality, having a Move controller in your arsenal can prove useful.
Read the full review: PlayStation Move
Do you need more hard drive space for all the games you want to play but aren’t overly keen on digging into your console’s internals? You should definitely consider an external hard drive.
External hard drive support was introduced in February 2017 and it was something of a revelation for those who were unwilling to consider an internal hard drive change.
There are some great models out there but Seagate tends to make the biggest and the best of the bunch. This 4TB beast will hold around 100 games and since it’s made just for the PlayStation 4 you know it’s going to work well.
Make sure you check out our list of the best PS4 external hard drives.
There’s nothing worse than settling down for a long, lazy gaming session only to discover that your controller is dead. Now you’re hunting for a charging cable and moving to make sure you’re close enough to the TV – it’s sure to infuriate you more than any trash-talking 12-year-old Call of Duty guru can. But there’s an easy solution.
Sony PlayStation DualShock 4 Charging Station is a dock designed to keep two PS4 gamepads fully charged. Simply pop your DualShock 4 into the slot when you finish playing and it’ll top off while you’re not playing, ensuring the controller is ready to go the next time around. Also, you’re less likely to lose a controller if you keep ’em docked.
If you enjoy playing first-person shooter games in PlayStation VR then the PSVR Aim Controller is simply a must-have – it combines both a move controller and a DualShock into one integrated whole, transforming the experience of shooting down enemies in virtual reality (for compatible games). If only all VR accessories were this good…