esports has rapidly become a hugely successful global industry, with countless popular esports games, leagues, and teams.
If you’re looking to get into the world of esports and ensure your battle station to ready to play all your favourite competitive titles, here at Overclockers UK we’ve got everything you need. We partnered with successful esports teams and high-quality manufacturers, to deliver responsive peripherals, high refresh monitors, pre-built gaming PCs, and even comfortable gaming chairs.
What is Esports?
First up – what exactly is esports?
Esports, or electronic sport, refers to any video game that features its own professional competitive league. This can be a large-scale organised competition between different teams, all fighting for the number one spot and typically a cash prize.
In recent years, the esports industry has seen rapid growth, with more popular games entering the industry, and it even earned a place in the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
But did esports deserve this spot? Can it be considered a mainstream sport? We took a closer look in our dedicated blog post.
Popular Esports Games:
There are countless esports titles, but some of the most popular games include:
How Can I Get Involved in Esports?
There are multiple different ways you can get involved with the esports industry. Whether this is becoming a professional player or a fan supporting from the sidelines.
You can do this by watching your favourite player, game, or event. Platforms such as Twitch and YouTube have made it even easier to watch esports. You can choose to get involved in the chat, share, and rewatch your favourite moments.
Another way gamers are getting involved in esports is through education. More schools, colleges, and even universities are creating their own esports programs, designed to deliver an insight into the industry and provide students with the necessary skills.
What’s more, if your school doesn’t have a dedicated esports course, chances are it has a society or club. Esports societies and clubs bring together students who all have a passion and love for competitive gaming, often giving them the chance of participating in competitions.
You can learn more about esports place within education in our blog article.
Get Your Set Up Esports Ready
If you want to get your battle station ready to take part in all your favourite esports action, then we’ve got everything you need!
Below, we’ve included all our top recommended esports gaming peripherals, high-quality monitors, gaming chairs, and of course some of our gaming PCs.
Gaming Mice:
A gaming mouse built with cutting-edge features, such as ultra-lightweight construction, advanced optical sensors, and ultra-responsive buttons, offer you greater control and precision over all your mouse movements.
Endgame Gear’s line of gaming mice has been specifically designed with esports players in mind, to help enhance your performance, whilst also keeping you comfortable for longer.
Endgame Gear XM1-RGB USB Optical esports Gaming Mouse:
- Wired gaming mouse
- Designed for esports professionals
- PMW 3389 sensor
- Mechanical Kalih GM 4.0 switches
- Integrated RGB lighting
Endgame Gear XM2WE Wireless Optical Gaming Mouse:
- Wireless gaming mouse
- Pixart PAW 3370 sensor
- Up to 19,000 DPI
- Kalih GO and GM 2.0 switches
- 2.4GHz wireless connectivity
Gaming Keyboards:
To ensure maximum performance, ultra-fast response times, and smooth gaming action, esports players should opt for a high-quality mechanical keyboard. These keyboards can be found in a vast variety of different sizes and switch types, to help enhance your gaming.
Hot-swappable technology allows you to freely change and customise your key switches or keycaps. You can opt to change up your WASD or arrow keys, whichever you use most for gaming, to ultra-fast switches such as Cherry Speed Silver. For the rest of your keyboard, why not consider Cherry Silent Red for a virtually inaudible operation, without that classic ‘clicky’ noise.
Ducky One 3 Classic Full-sized USB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard:
- Full-sized mechanical keyboard
- Built with QUACK mechanics
- Hot-swappable PCB
- This model comes with Cherry Clear key switches
- PBT double-shot keycaps
Ducky One 3 Aura Mini 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard:
- 60% mechanical keyboard
- Built with QUACK mechanics
- Hot-swappable PCB
- This model comes with Cherry Silent Red key switches
- Detachable USB-C braided cable
Alternatively, if you want to create a keyboard that perfectly suits your gameplay style and individual preferences, you can opt to build your own.
In fact, Glorious has some custom keyboard bundles that come with everything you need. This includes a barebones GMMK 60% or 75% keyboard, Glorious Gateron key switches, and a choice of four different coloured keycaps.
Glorious GMMK 60% Custom Keyboard Bundle:
- 60% custom keyboard bundle
- Includes barebones GMMK 60% keyboard and Glorious Gateron red key switches
- Choose from four different coloured key caps
Glorious GMMK Pro 75% Custom Keyboard Bundle:
- 75% custom keyboard bundle
- Includes barebones GMMK Pro 75% keyboard and Glorious Gateron brown key switches
- Choose from four different coloured key caps
- Available in black and white
If you do need some helpful tips and advice on how to build your mechanical keyboard, then take a look at our dedicated Overclockers UK Academy guide.
Gaming Headset:
A high-quality headset is a must have for esports. Features such as 7.1 surround sound, the latest neodymium speaker drivers, or intelligent spatial audio patterns heighten your immersion and put you at the centre of your gaming action.
You can choose between wired or wireless connectivity, whichever offers the most advantages for your set up or individual preferences. For example, wired ensures a more consistent connection. Whereas wireless, frees you from unwanted cable clutter or tangles. You won’t have to worry about any wires interrupting your mouse movements.
What’s more, gaming headsets will come with an integrated microphone, typically omnidirectional. This ensures your teammates will hear you loud and clear during those critical moments on the battlefield.
Lastly, thanks to plush memory foam earpads, you can be certain you’ll remain comfortable during your training marathons.
Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless/Bluetooth TX Gaming Headset:
- Wireless headset
- 50mm neodymium drivers
- Corsair Slipstream Wireless connectivity
- Broadcast-grade detachable microphone
- Memory foam earpads
ASUS ROG Delta Core Hi-Rest Wired Gaming Headset:
- Wired headset
- ASUS Essence drivers
- Exclusive airtight-chamber design
- Unidirectional microphone
- Ergonomic d-shaped ear cups
Refract Gaming Pre-Built PCs:
Our range of Refract Gaming PCs have been fine-tuned to meet a vast variety of different gamers. Whether you enjoy casual or AAA titles, there is a Refract system to suit you. Each of these PCs are pre-built. Utilising only high-quality cherry-picked hardware to ensure maximum performance.
With the three-year warranty, you don’t need to worry if something goes wrong. Everything, including parts and labour is covered under this one warranty. Plus, you can even get your new shiny Refract PC delivered the next day, so you can jump straight into all your competitive esports action!
Refract Gaming Amber Pre-built PC:
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for casual gaming at up to 1080p resolutions
- VR ready
- Includes an Intel i3 12100F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 3050 OC GPU
- Up to 16GB DDR4 RAM
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-built PC:
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- VR ready
- Includes an Intel i5 12400F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 3060 OC GPU
- Up to 16GB DDR4 RAM
Refract Gaming Celeste Pre-built PC:
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-range gaming and streaming
- VR ready
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 5 5600G APU with integrated RX Vega Graphics and NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti OC GPU
- Up to 16GB DDR4 RAM
In addition to the six different pre-built systems, we also have dedicated Refract Gaming bundles. These bundles come packed with everything you need to kickstart your gaming, and who knows your professional esports career. This includes a Refract pre-built PC, a high-quality monitor, and all the necessary peripherals.
High Refresh Monitors:
For esports, we recommend you invest in a monitor with at least a 144Hz refresh rate.
A 144Hz monitor boasts greater screen resolution, increased responsiveness, and reduced screen tearing to offer you a distinctive competitive edge over your enemies. This is perfect for esports since every aspect of your gameplay will be on display in ultra-fast high-definition. You’ll never miss a moment, or that pesky enemy hiding behind that corner.
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A 27’’ Widescreen Gaming Monitor:
- 27” gaming monitor
- 2560 x 1440 display resolution
- IPS panel
- Up to 170Hz refresh rates
MSI OPTIX 34’’ Widescreen Gaming Monitor:
- 34” gaming monitor
- 3440 x 1440 display resolution
- IPS panel
- Up to 144Hz refresh rates
Alternatively, you can shop our entire range of monitors, filtered by refresh rate, by clicking the button below.
If you are unsure on which gaming monitor best suits your set up, then be sure to take a look at our dedicated gaming monitor guide. We’ve taken a deep dive into all the different types of gaming monitors, from panel types, refresh rates, and much more.
Comfortable Gaming Chairs:
Finally, to ensure you remain cool and comfortable during all your competitions, there is our line-up of gaming chairs.
Nitro Concepts:
Gaming chairs from Nitro Concepts have been designed to deliver superior comfort and enhanced ergonomics, complete with their stylish designs. Each chair has been built from high-quality components, such as stainless steel frames, integrated rocking mechanisms, class 4 gas lifts, cold foam upholstery, and smooth PU leather or soft-to-the-touch fabric.
Nitro Concepts X1000 Black Gaming Chair:
- Built from breathable fabric and cold foam upholstery
- Adjustable ergonomics
- 3D armrests
- All-black design with embroidered Nitro Concepts flame on the headrest
Nitro Concepts S300 White Gaming Chair:
- Built from high-quality fabric and cold foam upholstery
- Durable steel frame
- Adjustable ergonomics
- 3D armrests
- Sleek black and white design
What’s more, if you want to level up your esports performance to be on par with everyone’s favourite cybertronians, Nitro Concepts even has their own officially licensed Transformers special edition chairs. Check out our blog post for a closer look.
noblechairs:
If you want to feel like esports royalty, then there are also gaming chairs available from noblechairs.
Every noblechairs gaming chair has been built to deliver unrivalled comfort, thanks to the combination of high-quality PU leather, or synthetic fabric, and cold foam upholstery. Both of these combined help to keep you cool, comfortable, and well supported, even during the longest gaming marathons.
You can find a noblechairs in a variety of different styles, with four different models to choose from, in multiple different colours, to ensure your gaming chair matches your desired aesthetic.
noblechairs HERO Black Gaming Chair:
- HERO model
- Built from PU leather and cold foam upholstery
- Adjustable ergonomics
- Integrated lumbar support
- 4D armrests
- Memory foam headrest
noblechairs ICON White Gaming Chair:
- ICON model
- Built from high-tech vinyl upholstery and cold foam padding
- Adjustable ergonomics
- Includes two memory foam pillows
- All white design
noblechairs EPIC Carbon/Black Gaming Chair:
- EPIC model
- Built from PU leather and cold foam upholstery
- 3D armrests
- Stylish carbon and black design
- Includes two memory foam pillows
noblechairs LEGEND Black/White/Red Gaming Chair:
- LEGEND model
- Re-defined design
- Built from PU leather and cold foam upholstery
- Adjustable ergonomics
- Integrated lumbar support
- 4D armrests
- Black/white/red design
Along with these classic gaming chairs, you can also find special edition chairs, sporting some of your favourite Marvel or Star Wars characters, games, and even F1 esports teams.
noblechairs HERO Darth Vader Special Edition Gaming Chair:
- HERO model
- Officially licensed Darth Vader special edition
- Built from PU leather and cold foam padding
- Adjustable ergonomics
- Iconic Vader design, emulating his chest plate, life support panel, and helmet
noblechairs EPIC Spider-Man Special Edition Gaming Chair:
- EPIC model
- Officially licensed Spider-Man special edition
- PU leather and cold foam upholstery
- Adjustable ergonomics
- 4D armrests
- Classic red and black design
- Embroidered spider webs and Spider-Man logo
noblechairs EPIC Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Special Edition Gaming Chair:
- EPIC model
- Designed in collaboration with Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team
- Adjustable 4D armrests
- Stylish black and carbon effect side bolsters
- Embroidered ‘PETRONAS green’
- F1 themed neck and lumbar pillows
ThunderX3:
The range of gaming chairs from ThunderX3 has been fine-tined with gamers and esports professionals in mind. Take advantage of premium-quality materials such as soft synthetic leather, intelligent AIR Tech cool padding, robust steel bases, and adjustable ergonomics, for enhanced comfort and supported during your esports competitions.
What’s more, ThunderX3 even have specific models of their chairs that have been re-defined for every type of gamer. In fact, their MAX range has been crafted for taller and bigger gamers, providing them with ample support and some extra wiggle room.
ThunderX3 TC3 White Gaming Chair:
- Built from high-quality synthetic leather and intelligent AIR Tech
- Adjustable 2-way armrests, head and back cushions
- Sleek black and white design
ThunderX3 TC3 MAX Black Gaming Chair:
- Constructed from premium leatherette and carbon fibre-style material
- Intelligent AIR Tech padding
- Designed for bigger and taller gamers
- 90cm backrest height
- 150kg max weight capacity
- All black design
For a closer look at how ThunderX3 gaming chairs can keep you supported whilst you battle it out on the online battlefield, check out our blog article.
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