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Everything You Need to Get Gaming, According to an Expert

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"Full transparency: my entire life is fuelled by coffee, but never more so than when I'm streaming. Having a temperature-regulating tumbler keeps my coffee hot or keeps the ice from melting, even if I've left it for a bit while I'm focused on a game."

Hayli Baez — who you might know as HayliNic on Twitch — knows a thing or two about gaming. Video games have always been a part of her life, from playing old-school favorites with her dad to streaming for audiences of thousands today. For Hayli, it's all about the community: She stays connected to her followers and friends through multiplayer games. Whether you're a fan of epic quests or lighthearted puzzles, every gamer needs a comfortable setup.

"Having an extended mouse pad has become non-negotiable for me after playing so many years of CS:GO. Shooter games mean you're moving your mouse super precisely, which means a lower DPI. You'll need the extra room to click all the heads!"

"I've used a lot of chairs over the years and just recently upgraded to the Embody. It's a big investment, but the posture and lower-back support is worth every penny. You'll play for longer and be all the more comfortable for it."

"If you're a mobile gamer like so many in the world, this phone is one of the best on the market. It's 5G enabled right out of the box, which means a smoother and higher-quality gaming experience."

"The difference a quality monitor can make when gaming is substantial, especially if you're playing shooter games like CS:GO or Call of Duty where reaction time is the determining factor between winning and losing."

"Another one for my mobile gamers. If you're playing on the go, chances are you don't want the rest of the world hearing your audio. Not only are these buds wireless, but they also come with a wireless charging case."

"Whether you're streaming or recording, if you're playing console games, you'll need a capture card. The HD60 S captures in 1080p60, super low latency, and is quite literally plug and play."

"For me, comfort always comes first, even in fashion. Whether I'm streaming or chasing my 2-year-old around, I'm almost always in a hoodie. The TALA Venus hoodie is unisex, made sustainably, and, of course, incredibly comfortable."

"Microphones have come a long way, but this baby really changed the game. The Elgato Wave: 3 also allows access to their Wave Link software, which internalizes all the previously external bells and whistles like mixer levels and noise gates."