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Crystal sound

Blue Yeti X Professional Condenser USB Microphone

Staff Pick

The Blue Yeti X is the gold standard for USB microphones. Streaming with one of these produces sharp tones and an all-around great sound. It has a gain dial built-in, a mute button on the front, real-time LED monitoring, and a jack to put your favorite headphones in to monitor your output. It's a must-have for streaming or recording.

From $170 at Amazon $170 at Best Buy

Best 4K streaming

Avermedia Live Gamer 4Kp60 HDR Capture Card

Editor's Choice

On a hardware level, the Avermedia Live Gamer 4K is the top dog right now for consumer-grade capture cards. Not only will it capture 4K video at up to 60 frames per second (FPS), but it will also allow capture of HDR Passthrough too. It's an internal capture card (with added RGB, which is terrific), and for folks using it to capture PC footage, the Live Gamer 4K can do 1440p at 120 FPS and 1080p at a whopping 240 FPS.

$250 at Amazon

HDR capable

Razer Kiyo Pro Webcam

While you want to stream your gaming content in 4K if you can, your face doesn't need that much detail. 1080p is more than enough for a webcam, and this Razer model has the massive offering of HDR at 30FPS or recording at 60FPS without HDR. It even has a privacy shutter, so you don't have to worry about anyone spying on you.

$200 at Amazon $200 at Best Buy

Ride the wave

Elgato Wave 3 – USB Condenser Microphone

Elgato may be known for its capture cards like the HD60 S+ on this list, but it also makes a great microphone for streamers. The Wave 3 features Clipguard technology to prevent distortion when you get too loud, and it has a dial on the front for your gain, headset volume, and audio mixing.

$140 at Amazon $140 at Best Buy

X marks the spot

Razer Seiren X: Supercardiod Pick-Up Pattern - Condenser Mic

Razer is a brand name you know you can trust, and that's clear with the Razer Seiren X microphone. Sporting a Supercardioid polar pattern and a built-in shock mount, the Seiren X is a great option for your streaming setup. It may lack the bells and whistles of some other mics, but for under $100, it's easy to recommend.

From $81 at Amazon $100 at Best Buy $81 at Walmart

Content creation

Logitech StreamCam, 1080P HD 60fps Streaming Webcam

Logitech makes a ton of webcams, so it's no stranger to the tech. Its StreamCam is an excellent choice for content creators to shoot horizontal or vertical at 1080p60FPS. What's better is that the Logitech Capture app makes it customizable so you can adjust your picture as you see fit.

$170 at Amazon $170 at Best Buy

Broadcast like a pro

Streamlabs OBS

Whether you're streaming straight from your PS4 or PS5, or plan on diving into a more premium setup, one of the things you'll become aware of is Streamlabs OBS. The broadcasting software isn't necessary if you're streaming live from your console, but you can still utilize the software to monitor things and thank viewers if you're on a laptop or PC while streaming.

Free at Streamlabs

All the control!

Stream Deck 15-button

Almost all serious streamers use the Stream Deck by Elgato. The 15-button programmable console allows you single-touch automation on many of the most critical functions of streaming. It can even show different buttons as different apps launch. Elgato offers a more expensive model with 32 buttons, but this one is perfect for most people.

$150 at Amazon $150 at Best Buy

Be seen

Sony PS5 Camera

Having a camera isn't necessary to become a big streamer, but it certainly doesn't hurt. Getting your face out there and letting your audience know who's behind the personality can be a huge thing. If you're streaming on a PS5, you can use the official camera to accomplish this. The best part is it's pretty affordable compared to some other webcams.

$60 at Amazon $60 at Best Buy

Hide the mess

Emart Collapsible Chromakey Panel

Unless you have a dedicated streaming space or office, it's hard to make sure everything is clean and tidy around your stream. This green screen will let you hide the mess and use custom graphics for your background.

$140 at Amazon

USB streaming

Elgato HD60 S+ Capture Card1080p60

Streaming cards that you put on your PC are a great option, but if you're running your stream from a laptop, you won't have that option. The HD60 S+ streams your console at 4K 60 FPS, with zero-lag passthrough and ultra-low latency. This is a great option for streaming from your PS5.

$198 at Amazon $180 at Best Buy $197 at Walmart

External lighting

SUPON LCD Display Lighting

If you want to be a personality when streaming, then people need to see you in the best possible light — literally. This LED is adjustable to give you the best lighting for your space. A ring light is decent, but this will work much better for a comparable price.

$47 at Amazon

The sound of streaming

InnoGear Microphone Arm

Having control is important. This microphone stand will help you adjust the distance you are from the mic without having to make yourself uncomfortable while gaming. This one goes well with multiple Blue Yeti models and features a wider mount to fit most desktops.

$14 at Amazon

Release the Kraken!

Razer Kraken Wired Stereo Gaming Headset

Having a good set of headphones is essential when you're streaming or gaming especially if you are playing in a team. The Razer Krakens are a reasonable price for a great product. They also come in bright colors too.

$60 at Amazon $60 at Best Buy

A beginner mic

Blue Microphones Snowball ICE

While the Blue Yeti microphone has quickly become the go-to mic for streamers these days, Blue does offer some more affordable options for those just stepping into the streaming world. The Blue Snowball is the perfect example, acting as the younger brother to the Yeti and giving users great audio quality at a low cost.

$43 at Amazon $55 at Best Buy $43 at Walmart