The Fall months are now rolling in, but thankfully we’ve got more than a few ideas for how you could spend your time hunkering down. This month we’ve had headsets, controllers, handhelds, keyboards, and mini PCs on the test bench, but only the cream of the crop deserve their stars.
From the Evercade Nexus taking on the best retro handhelds with its own 4.5-star review score, to the cheaper Corsair Skiff 100 Plus showing the best gaming keyboards what a budget membrane deck can do these days, there’s plenty to celebrate from this month’s release roster. Of course, the Steam Frame took most of our time this month, looking to challenge the best VR headsets with its convenience and comfort.
Those gearing up for GTA 6 will be interested in the noise-cancellation of the new Razer Barracuda V2 Pro, while Zelda fans might be more excited by the CRKD Nitro Deck 2 joining some of the best Nintendo Switch 2 controllers on the market.
This month’s heavy hitters are all below, but you can look back on the year’s top tech with the full GamesRadar+ Hardware digest as well.
4.5-Star gaming gadgets
4-Star gaming gadgets
3.5-Star gaming gadgets
What didn’t make the cut?
For a look back on last month’s picks, check out the best gaming tech we reviewed in September 2026.
