Gaming gadgets that press the right buttons, from VR charging dock to magic dice

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If your gaming setup is making play feel more like hard work, check out these five gadgets that will make it all run a bit easier.

There’s something for everyone – from a charging station that powers up a VR headset and controllers in just a few hours, to smart dice to bring board games into the new digital era.

Turtle Beach Fuel Compact VR charging station

We all know the value of a good dock. Designed to reduce the set-up time for the Meta Quest 2, the Fuel will magnetically clasp your headset and its controllers and juice them in two-and-a-half hours so that you’re ready to escape from reality in a jiffy.

When HyperX isn’t producing 3D-printed keycaps in the shape of adorable cats, it’s getting serious about screen time. Purely designed for gamers, this monitor is on the pricey side for a 1440p display but its games developer-inspired multi-axis desk clamp is a revelation.

Logitech’s wired addition to the G502 family has been redesigned and is lightweight at 89g. It’s premium but gorgeous with an uber-ergonomic design, 13 programmable buttons for all kinds of play and standard or ultrafast scrolling.

With an unforgettable pixel design, these limited-edition cans from the US audio brand bleed cool. Pre-sets are calibrated for different game genres.

Disappearing dice? The bugbear of many a board gamer. Trade them for these magic ones. Equipped with 3D sensors, wireless connectivity and a two-hour charge time, they make games playable sans roll when paired to an app.