Gaming Accessories Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Product (Gaming Chairs, Controllers, Headsets, Keyboards), Device (Smartphones, Consoles), Technology (Wired, Wireless), Distribution Channel—Gobal Forecast to 2031

The global Gaming Accessories Market was valued at $8.9 billion in 2023. This market is expected to reach $15.1 billion by 2031 from an estimated $9.4 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period of 2024-2031.

Gaming Accessories Market Size & Forecast

Key factors driving the growth of this market include the rising popularity of e-sports & competitive gaming, the expanding global gaming community, and the increasing demand for immersive gaming experiences through VR and AR. Additionally, the rising demand for customized/personalized gaming accessories and partnerships between gaming accessory manufacturers and game developers to create branded or game-specific accessories are expected to offer further opportunities for market growth.

Key Findings

• By Product: In 2024, the Keyboards & Mice Segment to Dominate the Gaming Accessories Market in 2024
• By Device Type: In 2024, the Smartphone Segment is Expected to Dominate the Gaming Accessories Market
• By Technology: In 2024, the Wireless Segment is Expected to Account for the Largest Share of the Gaming Accessories Market
• By Distribution Channel: In 2024, the Online Segment is Expected to Account for the Largest Share of the Gaming Accessories Market
• By Geography: Asia-Pacific Dominates the Gaming Accessories Market in 2024

Gaming Accessories Market Drivers

Rising Popularity of E-Sports & Competitive Gaming

The growing popularity of eSports and competitive gaming has become a significant driver for the gaming accessories market. Tournaments such as IEM Cologne (CS: GO), ESL One (DOTA 2), League of Legends World Championship, and The International (DOTA 2) have gained significant recognition globally, gaining millions of fans. This growing popularity of e-sports tournaments is encouraging game developers and e-sports organizations to host their own events to enhance global reach and mainstream acceptance. These events also encourage gamers to upgrade their equipment to compete at higher levels or enhance their gaming experience as spectators.

Moreover, several countries are actively supporting the eSports market by organizing national tournaments and events. For instance, in July 2024, Saudi Arabia announced the Esports World Cup, set to take place in Riyadh. This tournament is expected to feature the largest prize pool in eSports history and will showcase teams competing across various game genres. The Esports World Cup is part of Saudi Arabia’s National Gaming and eSports Strategy, which aims to increase the sector's contribution to the country's GDP by over 50 billion SAR (approximately USD 13.3 billion) and create more than 39,000 jobs by 2030. Such large-scale initiatives increase the need for gaming peripherals like controllers, headsets, keyboards, and specialized gaming chairs, as participants and spectators alike invest in premium accessories for an immersive experience.

Furthermore, in January 2023, the French government announced plans for a National Esports Strategy, which includes initiatives such as eSports visas for players, support for grassroots eSports, and the development of a more structured eSports ecosystem. This strategy aims to not only foster a larger pool of professional players but also encourage casual gamers to invest in gaming accessories to emulate the professional setup. These factors, along with the increasing demand for high-performance gaming accessories, such as headsets for communication, ergonomic chairs for long gaming sessions, customizable controllers, and RGB-enabled keyboards, are expected to drive the growth of the gaming accessories market during the forecast period.

Some of the developments in this market are as follows:

• In September 2024, BLAST ApS (Denmark) announced a partnership with NASCAR Digital Media, LLC (U.S.) to sponsor the FNCS Global Championship and the Rocket League World Championship 2024. Both competitions are set to take place at Dickies Arena, with a combined total prize pool of over USD 3 million for the two events.
• In June 2024, SidePrize LLC, operating as PrizePicks (Georgia), the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, launched the eSports Lab to educate new audiences about the world of eSports. The eSports Lab is a digital platform that features statistics, live matches, and educational resources related to global championships across the eSports ecosystem.
• In January 2024, Revenant Esports Private Limited (India) collaborated with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (U.S.). This collaboration aims to foster eSports communities and enhance PC gaming teams, particularly in India.
• In January 2023, Vodafone Idea Limited (India) partnered with Team Vitality (France) to strengthen the eSports ecosystem in India. This partnership enables Vi customers to participate in eSports and offers exclusive access to Team Vitality's most popular tournaments and teams.
• In February 2023, Vodafone Idea Limited (India) partnered with Gamerji E-Sports Private Limited (India) to launch an eSports platform on the Vi App, attracting mobile gamers to participate in eSports tournaments.
• In July 2022, Sony Corporation (Japan) acquired Repeat Technologies, Inc. (U.S.) as part of its ongoing expansion into eSports focused on PlayStation. This acquisition is designed to broaden its eSports offerings and enhance gamer engagement with competitive play.

Increasing Demand for Immersive Gaming Experiences Through VR and AR

The integration of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies into gaming has transformed the industry, creating highly immersive and interactive experiences. AR and VR enhance the gaming experience by blending the real world with virtual elements. VR gaming immerses players in entirely virtual environments, while AR gaming overlays digital elements onto the real world, offering players unique and engaging gameplay. This evolution is driving significant demand for advanced gaming accessories designed to optimize these experiences.

AR adds digital components, such as virtual images and characters, to real-world settings using a phone’s camera or video viewer. Unlike VR, AR keeps players grounded in the real world, offering a partially immersive experience. Popular AR games include Zombies, Run!, Ingress, and Pokémon Go.

On the other hand, VR creates a fully virtual world that completely replaces the real environment, immersing users in a digitally created space. VR gaming requires a headset and computer hardware to produce this immersive experience, allowing players to engage in thrilling storylines filled with challenges and puzzles. As VR and AR gaming continue to gain mainstream popularity, demand for specialized accessories such as VR headsets, motion controllers, gloves, and treadmills has surged. These accessories allow players to interact with virtual environments seamlessly and with greater precision. For AR gaming, accessories like augmented reality glasses and smartphones optimized for AR games are rising in demand.

These factors, along with a growing library of VR and AR gaming content, advancements in hardware technology, and declining prices for VR headsets, are expected to drive the market’s growth in the coming years.

Some of the developments in this market are as follows:

• In October 2024, XREAL, Inc. (U.S.) launched Xreal Air 2 and Xreal Air 2 Pro AR glasses. These glasses connect with smartphones, game consoles, and other devices, allowing users to open an app and view it on a virtual screen up to 330 inches.
• In June 2023, Apple Inc. (U.S.) launched Apple Vision Pro, an augmented reality headset, to increase customer experience. The device is controlled using eye contact and hand gestures for selecting and scrolling applications and has a virtual keyboard.
• In February 2023, Xiaomi (China), a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing solutions provider, launched the Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass, which utilizes distributed computing and offers a retina-level adaptive display that adjusts to the lighting environment. The glasses are designed to support a comprehensive range of applications for larger displays and allow wireless connection between the smart glass and the host device.
• In September 2022, the government of India launched the XR Startup Program, an initiative to support and accelerate XR technology startups across India. The initiatives focus on shaping the ecosystem for emerging technologies, including Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in the country.
• In August 2022, Foundry Six (U.S.), Stops.com, Ltd. (Israel), and weR (U.S.) joined T‑Mobile USA, Inc.’s Accelerator program to build augmented reality (AR) smart glasses using T-Mobile 5G network and Snapdragon Spaces XR developer platform to transform industries such as gaming, retail, and shopping.

Gaming Accessories Market Trends

Growing Consumer Preference for Wireless Gaming Accessories

A gaming accessory is a piece of hardware designed to enhance the gaming experience or facilitate the use of a video game system. Wireless gaming accessories, driven by advancements in connectivity technologies such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, have become the preferred choice for gamers at all levels, from casual players to e-sports professionals. This growing preference is driving demand for products such as wireless gaming headsets with surround sound and noise cancellation, wireless keyboards and mice with RGB lighting and programmable keys, and wireless controllers featuring haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.

Wireless gaming accessories offer greater freedom of movement, which is essential for gamers who prioritize comfort and flexibility during extended gaming sessions. Moreover, the availability of wireless charging technologies and longer battery life has addressed previous concerns over usability, making these products even more appealing. Many wireless accessories also support cross-platform compatibility, allowing players to use the same devices across consoles, PCs, and mobile devices.

As a result, gamers are increasingly investing in high-quality wireless products that enhance their experience without the constraints of wired connections. Factors such as the elimination of tangled wires, improved portability, low-latency connections, customizable options, and the growth of mobile and console gaming—where wireless devices are preferred—are further supporting the market's expansion. Additionally, ongoing technological advancements that reduce latency in wireless devices continue to fuel market growth.

Some of the developments in this market are as follows:

• In December 2023, Logitech (Switzerland), a branch of Logitech specializing in gaming technologies and equipment, unveiled the Logitech G ASTRO A50 X LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset and Base Station.
• In November 2023, Razer Inc. (Singapore) launched an upgrade of an 8000 Hz mouse with 30k optical sensors. This gaming mouse is accompanied by ultra-low latency of Razer hyperpolling wireless technology, giving it smoother curser moments and better accuracy.

Gaming accessories Market Analysis: Top Market Opportunity:

By Product: In 2024, the Keyboards & Mice Segment is Expected to Dominate the Gaming Accessories Market

Based on product, the global gaming accessories market is segmented into gaming chairs, controllers, headsets & audio equipment, keyboards & mice, and other products. In 2024, the keyboards & mice segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the global gaming accessories market. The large share of this segment can be attributed to factors such as the emergence of gaming peripherals optimized for e-sports, the increasing adoption of mechanical and customizable gaming keyboards, advancements in ergonomic mouse designs for improved gaming performance, and the surge in online multiplayer games that demand precise controls.

These peripherals play a crucial role in PC gaming. In gaming, keyboards and mice offer faster response times, better speed, and enhanced performance compared to traditional input devices. Gaming keyboards are typically mechanical, featuring key switches that require less pressure for quicker actions. They may also include additional programmable keys for macros. Gaming mice are designed for comfort and precision, often with customizable settings such as adjustable sensitivity measured in dots per inch (DPI). A higher DPI setting enables faster movements, while a lower DPI setting allows for smaller, more precise movements.

However, the headsets & audio equipment segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031. Headsets and audio equipment play a crucial role in enhancing the immersive gaming experience, particularly in multiplayer and competitive gaming. Factors driving the growth of this segment include the increasing demand for immersive audio experiences in AAA games, the rise of online multiplayer games that require clear communication, advancements in noise-canceling and spatial audio technologies, and the growing popularity of wireless gaming headsets with extended battery life.

Geographical Analysis

Asia-Pacific Dominates the Gaming Accessories Market in 2024

In 2024, Asia-Pacific is estimated to account for the largest share of the global gaming accessories market. Asia-Pacific’s significant market share can be attributed to the high concentration of gamers in China, India, Japan, and South Korea, the rapid growth of the e-sports and mobile gaming industries, large-scale investments in gaming infrastructure and e-sports tournaments, the availability of affordable gaming accessories due to local manufacturing, and the expansion of high-speed internet and 5G networks in both rural and urban areas contribute to the region’s dominant position in the gaming accessories market.

Moreover, the market in Asia-Pacific is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The region's rapid internet penetration, increasing affordability of smartphones, and significant investments in gaming infrastructure are driving this robust growth.

Key Companies

The report includes a competitive landscape based on an extensive assessment of the key growth strategies adopted by leading market players over the past three years (2021-2024). The key players profiled in the global gaming accessories market report are Alienware (Dell) (U.S.), Logitech (Switzerland), Razer (Singapore), Corsair Memory Inc. (U.S.), Turtle Beach (U.S.), HyperX (HP Inc.) (U.S.), SteelSeries (Denmark), Sony Corporation (Japan), Mad Catz (U.S.), Nvidia Corporation (U.S.), Cooler Master (Taiwan), Sennheiser (Germany), Anker Innovations (China), Redragon (China), SADES Technological Corporation (China), Plantronics (U.S.), and Nintendo (Japan).

Gaming Accessories Industry Overview: Latest Developments from Key Industry Players

• In January 2024, Corsair Memory Inc. (U.S.) launched the CSTM65 keyboard, a 65% mechanical keyboard that provides a compact canvas for personalization. The CSTM65 is the newest addition to Drop’s CSTM line of highly customizable keyboards that offer superior typing and customization experience.

• In June 2023, Razer Inc. (Singapore) announced the latest version of Razer Blade 14, a portable 14-inch gaming laptop in the signature matt black and dazzling mercury white color. It features the all-new AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor with DDR5-5600MHz SO-DIMM memory.
• In May 2023, HyperX (HP Inc.) (U.S.) launched the HyperX Cloud III Gaming Headset. The Cloud III gaming headset offers high comfort and a game audio experience with re-engineered 53mm angled drivers and lifetime activation of DTS® Headphone: X®1 for accurate 3D audio spatialization.
• In October 2023, Corsair Memory Inc. (U.S.) launched a K70 core gaming keyboard. The product has OPX optical and MGX magnetic switches, Corsair Memory Inc. reds, and mechanical switches to ensure smooth gameplay and operation.

Gaming Accessories Market Research Summary

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