How Often Do You Replace Your Gaming Accessories, Like Mouse or Keyboard?

[killamch89]

I’ve been thinking about how often to replace gaming accessories like a mouse, keyboard, or even a headset. Some people seem to hold on to theirs until they break, while others seem to upgrade every year or so. What’s your replacement cycle? Do you go for durability or are you always looking for the latest features?

[Anders]

I usually hang on to things either until they stop working, or until they are outdated to the point where an upgrade would make my life easier. I haven't replaced anything in my desk setup recently, but the last thing I got was a wireless mechanical keyboard. Before I upgraded I had one wired tenkeyless mechanical keyboard for my main PC, and one wireless keyboard with a numpad for working from home. I decided to upgrade in order to get a wireless mechanical one with a numpad that was able to connect to multiple devices at the same time. Now I only need to use one keyboard, and I can switch between my main PC and my work PC at the push of a button. 

[killamch89]

On 1/14/2025 at 7:03 AM, Anders said:

I usually hang on to things either until they stop working, or until they are outdated to the point where an upgrade would make my life easier. I haven't replaced anything in my desk setup recently, but the last thing I got was a wireless mechanical keyboard. Before I upgraded I had one wired tenkeyless mechanical keyboard for my main PC, and one wireless keyboard with a numpad for working from home. I decided to upgrade in order to get a wireless mechanical one with a numpad that was able to connect to multiple devices at the same time. Now I only need to use one keyboard, and I can switch between my main PC and my work PC at the push of a button. 

Same here. I usually hang on to my stuff until they need replacing because they're no longer functional or are outdated.