The 9 must-have accessories and games, according to gaming experts

Gaming is more popular and accessible than ever before. As a result, there’s a seemingly infinite amount of consoles, games, and accessories for gamers out there. Where to start? We tapped several gaming professionals and experts and asked them what players need in their collections to get the most out of their consoles. We also asked for recommendations on products for casual and hardcore gamers, alike. Gaming journalist Matt Cabral (IGN, Entertainment Weekly, Kotaku and others), recommends the Sega Genesis Mini as the best retro mini gaming console for its wide selection of games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, including Sonic The Hedgehog, Streets of Rage 2, Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, Strider and much more.