Best Gaming Chairs, Controllers and Headsets: Most Searched (2026)
Ranked by what people actually search
Last updated: October 28, 2026
Looking for the best gaming headphones, or a new controller or chair? These are the gaming accessories people in the US search for most every month, ranked by how many people search for each one, not by who pays us. Controllers are the biggest group, at about 1 million searches a month, led by Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo’s own.
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The most searched controllers and headset brands
- 01
PS5 DualSense controller
368,000 searches/mo (“ps5 controller”)Sony’s DualSense is the controller that comes with the PS5. It also works with Windows PC and Mac over USB-C or Bluetooth, according to PlayStation.
“Custom ps5 controller” gets another 14,800 searches a month.
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Xbox Wireless Controller
246,000 searches/mo (“xbox controller”)Microsoft’s standard controller for Xbox Series X|S, which also connects to Windows PCs.
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Xbox Elite Series 2 controller
33,100 searches/moMicrosoft’s premium controller, with adjustable thumbsticks, trigger locks and interchangeable parts.
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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
33,100 searches/moNintendo’s full-size controller for the Switch. There’s also a separate Switch 2 Pro Controller.
“Nintendo switch joy con” gets about 12,100 searches a month.
Switch Pro Controller on Amazon Switch 2 Pro Controller on Amazon - 05
Razer
12,000 searches/moRazer makes gaming headsets, mice, keyboards, controllers and chairs. Its BlackShark V2 X is a wired headset.
BlackShark V2 X on Amazon - 06
Astro
6,600 searches/moAstro is a gaming headset brand owned by Logitech, known for the A50 wireless headset.
Astro A50 on Amazon - 07
Logitech
5,400 searches/moLogitech’s gaming line, Logitech G, makes headsets like the PRO X 2 Lightspeed, plus mice, keyboards, steering wheels and controllers.
PRO X 2 on Amazon - 08
HyperX
2,400 searches/moHyperX makes gaming headsets like the Cloud series, plus keyboards and mice. It’s owned by HP.
Cloud III on Amazon HyperX site
What people search for most
| # | Search | Searches/mo |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | PS5 controller | 368,000 |
| 02 | Xbox controller | 246,000 |
| 03 | PS5 headset | 33,100 |
| 04 | Xbox elite controller | 33,100 |
| 05 | Nintendo Switch pro controller | 33,100 |
| 06 | Gaming chair for video games | 27,100 |
| 07 | Best gaming headphones | 22,200 |
| 08 | Xbox headset | 18,100 |
| 09 | Custom PS5 controller | 14,800 |
| 10 | Nintendo Switch joy con | 12,100 |
| 11 | Gaming earbuds | 9,900 |
| 12 | Rocker chair for video games | 3,600 |
Gaming headphones and headsets
“Best gaming headphones” gets about 22,200 searches a month, “ps5 headset” about 33,100, “xbox headset” about 18,100 and “gaming earbuds” about 9,900. Razer, Astro, Logitech and HyperX are the headset brands people name most. Check that a headset lists your console before you buy.
Gaming chairs
“Gaming chair for video games” gets about 27,100 searches a month, and rocker chairs (floor chairs that sit low for console gaming) get another 3,600. No chair brand shows up in our search data, so we don’t rank chairs by brand here.
Gaming chairs to look at
This section is based on two search terms: “gaming chair for video games” (about 27,100 searches a month) and “rocker chair for video games” (about 3,600). Our search data has no chair brands or models, so these two chairs aren’t ranked against each other. They’re listed in no particular order.
- GTPLAYER Gaming Chair with Footrest: It has a footrest, lumbar support and headrest, adjustable height and a 360° swivel seat. $109.99 (Pearl White) when checked October 28, 2026.
GTPLAYER chair on Amazon - N-GEN GAMING Gaming Chair with Footrest: It’s a high-back chair with a reclining backrest, linkage armrests, lumbar support and PU leather. $88.87 (All Black) when checked October 28, 2026.
N-GEN GAMING chair on Amazon
Storage and charging
Storage and charging searches add up fast. For the Switch: microSD cards (about 8,100 a month), chargers (14,800), cases (9,900, plus 18,100 for Switch 2 cases) and docks (27,100). For the PS5: M.2 NVMe SSDs (14,800) and external hard drives (12,100).
One thing to know: Nintendo says the Switch 2 needs a microSD Express card (up to 2TB) for games. Regular microSD cards can’t be used for games on the Switch 2. For the PS5, an officially licensed M.2 drive like the WD_BLACK SN850P is the simple choice.
SanDisk microSD Express for Switch 2 on Amazon WD_BLACK SN850P for PS5 on Amazon
How to connect a PS5 controller to a PC
This is the biggest how-to search in our gaming data, at about 135,000 a month. PlayStation says you can connect a DualSense to a Windows PC with a USB Type-C cable or by Bluetooth. To pair by Bluetooth:
- If the player indicator is on, hold the PS button until it turns off, and unplug any USB cable.
- Hold the Create button, then press and hold the PS button until the light bar blinks.
- Turn on Bluetooth on the PC and pick the controller from the list.
Haptic feedback on PC needs the USB connection.
How to connect an Xbox controller to a PC
About 14,800 searches a month. Xbox Support says you can connect with a USB cable, the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows, or Bluetooth. Some Windows PCs also have Xbox Wireless built in.
Can you connect Bluetooth headphones to a PS5 or Xbox Series X?
Each of these gets about 6,600 searches a month. Neither console supports regular Bluetooth headphones on its own. On both, you can plug wired headphones into the 3.5mm jack on the controller, or use a headset that comes with its own wireless USB adapter.
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FAQ
What are the best gaming headphones?
By brand searches, Razer leads, followed by Astro, Logitech and HyperX. Make sure the headset works with your console or PC.
What is the most popular controller?
The PS5 DualSense: “ps5 controller” gets about 368,000 searches a month, ahead of “xbox controller” at about 246,000.
Can I use AirPods with a PS5?
Not directly, because the PS5 doesn’t support regular Bluetooth headphones. Use wired headphones through the controller or a headset with its own USB adapter.
What microSD card works with the Switch 2?
A microSD Express card, up to 2TB, according to Nintendo. Regular microSD cards can’t be used for Switch 2 games.
What is a rocker gaming chair?
A floor-level chair with no legs, made for console gaming in front of a TV.
How this list is ranked: estimated monthly US searches from Semrush keyword data (console pulls, October 28, 2026), with name variants added together. Search interest is not sales, and it isn’t a review. Brands we can’t link to stay on the list.
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