Golden Week (April 29–May 6) is the perfect time to level up your home gaming setup. Whether you’re into FPS, RPG, or just binge-watching your favorite shows, these 8 gadgets will transform your stay-at-home GW experience.
Upgrade Your Gaming Station
1. Gaming Monitor
A quality gaming monitor is the foundation of any great gaming setup. High refresh rates deliver smoother motion, and fast response times eliminate blur and ghosting — making you a better player.
- LG UltraGear 27GR75Q-B (27" / 165Hz / QHD) (~¥26,800): Best-value gaming monitor for most players. Handles FPS, action, and RPG games beautifully. Perfect for long GW gaming sessions
- ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM (27" / 240Hz / OLED) (~¥89,800): OLED’s true blacks plus 240Hz refresh — a stunning leap in visual quality. You won’t want to go back once you’ve seen it
- Dell S2721DGF (27" / 165Hz / QHD) (~¥29,800): 165Hz and 1ms response at a competitive price. Accurate colors and low eye strain for extended sessions
2. Mechanical Keyboard
A mechanical keyboard gives you precise, satisfying keystrokes that can actually improve in-game performance. The tactile feedback helps you know when each keypress registers.
- Logicool G PRO X TKL (Red switches) (~¥17,600): Tenkeyless design gives your mouse more room. Hot-swappable switches let you customize the feel to match your play style
- FILCO Majestouch 2 Tenkeyless (Blue switches) (~¥14,300): The satisfying clicky feel of blue switches with legendary Japanese build quality. A great first mechanical keyboard
3. Gaming Mouse
A precision gaming mouse dramatically improves aim accuracy in FPS games. Weight, shape, and sensor quality all matter — here are our top picks.
- Logicool G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 (~¥14,800): Sub-60g ultra-lightweight favored by pro players. The HERO 2 sensor tracks every movement with pin-point accuracy
- Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed (~¥8,980): Ergonomic shape that reduces hand fatigue during long sessions. Great for players with larger hands
4. Gaming Headset
For multiplayer games and immersive audio, a gaming headset with virtual surround sound lets you hear exactly where enemies are coming from.
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (~¥49,500): The pro-player standard. Excellent noise-cancelling microphone and studio-grade audio in a wireless package
- HyperX Cloud III Wireless (~¥18,400): Near-wired audio quality without the cable. Clean desk, great sound, superb value for the price
Enhance Your Entertainment Experience
5. Soundbar
Movies and games sound completely different through a proper soundbar. If you’re still using your TV’s built-in speakers, prepare to be amazed.
- Sony HT-X8500 (~¥26,800): Virtual 7.1.2ch Dolby Atmos from a 2.1ch bar. Affordable entry point to cinematic surround sound
- YAMAHA SR-C30A (~¥27,800): Compact but powerful. Clear Voice mode improves dialogue clarity for anime and movies
6. Gaming Chair
Long Golden Week gaming sessions demand a proper gaming chair. Good lumbar support prevents back pain and keeps you focused for hours.
- AKRacing Pro-X V2 (~¥49,980): High-density foam cushioning that holds its shape for years. Built to last well over a decade — a genuine long-term investment
- DXRacer Origin Series (~¥29,800): From the brand that pioneered gaming chairs. Adjustable lumbar and neck pillows for long-haul comfort
Summary: GW Budget Upgrade Guide
| Budget | Priority Pick | Expected Improvement |
|---|---|---|
| ~$65 | Gaming Mouse | Better aim, reduced wrist fatigue |
| ~$120 | Mechanical Keyboard | Faster, more satisfying input |
| ~$180 | Gaming Monitor | Dramatically smoother visuals |
| ~$330 | Headset + Monitor combo | Sight and sound both upgraded |
| $650+ | Full setup upgrade | Ultimate home gaming station |
Golden Week’s long stretch of free time is ideal for testing and settling into a new setup. If you can only upgrade one thing, the gaming monitor delivers the most noticeable improvement. Look for pre-GW sales and get everything ready before the holidays start!