Diwali 2022: A Complete Shopping Guide For Gamers Including Latest Video Games, Accessories, Laptops, and More

Diwali is among the most important festivals in India, and it is almost a week-long affair. It is also one of those times when people tend to make all their major purchases. This prompts brands to offer multiple deals and discounts to attract the potential sea of customers. Of course, gaming gear is not exempt from this.

To help buyers looking for gaming hardware and video games, we looked at ongoing deals online to curate a list of the best products available across several categories. These included computer peripherals, gaming accessories, consoles, gaming laptops and more. Here are IGN India’s recommendations for what to consider if you are looking to upgrade your gaming setup, or if you want to gift something to your family or friends this Diwali.

Video games from 2022

If you already have a gaming system and preferred accessories to go along with it, why not check out some of the best games that came out this year? From titles such as the latest in the Call of Duty series, to RPGs such as Elden Ring, there are plenty of games that came out this year that can cater to every gamers’ needs.

Our guide to buying the best games this festive season is a curated list of games that we think you should check out this year.

Gaming accessories

Now that you have a system to play games on, you might want to invest in some accessories to improve your gaming experience. Just a powerful machine does not cut it: You also require a good gaming mouse if you are playing shooters, or a controller if you are into RPGs.

You might even want to get a gaming keyboard for fast-paced sessions and headphones for the best audio experience. Are you someone who wants to delve into streaming and require a microphone? Our guide to buying gaming accessories covers it all.

Gaming consoles

If you are someone who already has a computer and would rather prefer to game on the couch, a dedicated gaming console might be the best option for you. Gaming consoles are the primary choice of platform for gamers. Even though it may be super simple to get current-gen consoles like the PlayStation or Xbox in India, console gamers still have a lot to choose from.

Our guide to gaming consoles offers not only recommendations for consoles but also accessories and other purchases that could go along with them to improve your gaming experience, such as VR headsets, webcams, and subscriptions.

Gaming laptops

We will start off with gaming laptops, which are usually a good choice if you are new to gaming. Laptops offer portability and ease of use, and gaming laptops offer the power which is needed to make games run well, especially major AAA titles which are demanding. A gaming laptop can not only be a portable gaming system, but also can be used for work and educational use, just like any desktop PC system.

Our guide to buying gaming laptops covers everything from the best budget gaming laptops you can buy this Diwali from mid-budget, extreme, to even the most high-end laptops available in the market.

Gaming monitors and TVs

Displays are of course one of the most important things to consider when getting yourself a gaming setup. If you have met under-the-hood requirements already to run games, you might want to invest in a good display such as a monitor or a TV to get the best visual experience. They are “video” games, after all. You need to be able to see them in the best possible way to get the best experience.

Our guide to gaming monitors and TVs has recommendations for the best budget, mid-range, extreme, and most high-end displays available on the market.