Console extras covers accessories for games consoles and gaming PCs: gamepads, racing wheels and pedals, flight sticks and joysticks, cases, charging docks, keyboards and stands. It suits players who want a spare controller, a more realistic driving or flying setup, or protection for a handheld. Brands include Thrustmaster, Logitech, GameSir, Nintendo and Sony.
How to choose console extras
Console compatibility. Check which platforms a product supports before anything else. Many gamepads, wheels and sticks are made for specific systems such as PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo Switch, and some also work with a PC. A wheel or pedal set may also need a particular base or adapter, so read the listing carefully.
Type of device. A gamepad is the simplest addition for local multiplayer or as a spare controller. A racing wheel with pedals suits driving games, and a flight stick suits flight and space simulators. Cases, charging docks and stands protect and organise the hardware you already own.
Wired or wireless. Our range includes wired, wireless and dual-mode products. A cable avoids battery charging and keeps input delay low, which matters for racing wheels and competitive play. Wireless suits a sofa setup, and dual-mode models let you switch depending on the situation.
Force feedback and build quality. On a racing wheel, the motor type decides how much detail you feel through the rim. Gear-driven and belt-driven bases are common at entry level, while direct drive bases are chosen by serious sim racers. On a gamepad, look at stick and trigger feel and whether the buttons can be remapped.
Brands we carry
- Thrustmaster: best known for racing wheels, pedal sets and flight sticks, and the largest brand in this category.
- Logitech: makes the G series of racing wheels and pedals, as well as gaming peripherals for PC.
- MOZA Racing: specialises in sim racing, including direct drive wheel bases.
- GameSir: focuses on gamepads and controllers for console, PC and mobile play.
- Nintendo and Sony: the console makers themselves, offering first-party controllers such as the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and the PlayStation DualSense.
- Subsonic: a French accessory brand covering controllers, cases and charging accessories for popular consoles.
- Turtle Beach: known mainly for gaming headsets, with controllers and other accessories alongside.
- Hyperkin: known for retro-styled controllers and accessories inspired by classic consoles.
Also in our range: DragonShock, White Shark and PDP (Performance Designed Products).
Gamepads form the largest subcategory, followed by racing wheels and pedals, and flight sticks and joysticks. You will also find cases and protection, charging docks, keyboards, and console stands and mounts.
Console extras FAQ
What counts as a console extra?
A console extra is any accessory that adds to or protects a games console without being the console itself. In our range that means gamepads, racing wheels and pedals, flight sticks, cases, charging docks, keyboards and stands.
Do I need a racing wheel to play racing games?
No, a standard gamepad works with almost every racing game. A wheel and pedals add steering precision and a stronger sense of grip and speed, which many players find more immersive. It is worth considering if you play driving games regularly and have space to set it up.
Is a wired or wireless controller better?
Neither is better in every case. Wired controllers need no charging and generally keep input delay to a minimum, so they suit competitive play and racing wheels. Wireless controllers are more comfortable for relaxed sofa gaming but need battery charging.
Will an accessory made for one console work on another?
Not always. Many accessories are built for a single platform, and even those that connect to several consoles may not support every feature on each one. Check the supported systems in the product details before buying.
