Add color to your setup with these Pride-themed gaming accessories
Some of the best gaming products to buy this Pride Month.
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Gaming may not be the first category you think of when it comes to Pride Month merch, but there is a surprisingly robust offering of celebratory products out there. It’s no surprise given the shift in recent years from major video game brands from casual LGBTQ+ acceptance to active representation.
If you’re a gaymer (a gamer who is part of the LGBTQ+ community), you’re likely already familiar with some of the biggest names out there that feature LGBTQ+ main characters, such as The Last of Us and Life is Strange. You’ve also likely taken note of the games where you can choose to pursue LGBTQ+ romances, such as the Assassin’s Creed series, Dragon Age, and Hades.
As a gaymer myself, I was excited about the possibility of bringing a bit of that rainbow magic to the real world. Here are some of the best pride-themed gaming accessories that you can buy right now.
Xbox Pride Controller
The idea to search for Pride-month-themed gaming merch actually originated from seeing this controller. It was created by Xbox for their 2022 Pride collection and it has an impressive amount of detail and love put into every element of the design. While it’s easy to slap a rainbow on something and call it Pride-themed, Xbox went the extra mile with a truly one-of-a-kind design that incorporates a beautiful variety of individual identities that make up the LGBTQ+ umbrella.
You can read more about how the controller came to be on Microsoft’s website, including insight from the people whose identities inspired each individual aspect of the design. You can also shop their full Pride merchandise lineup here if you want to show off your Xbox love.
$79.98 from the Xbox Design Lab
Transgender Pride Gaymer Sticker
A sticker of a controller with a Trans flag skin.
Stickers are a great way to show your pride across a variety of gaming accessories, from laptops to consoles. Plus, by selecting smaller stickers, you can layer them up and create a surface that is entirely your own.
I’m especially fond of this gaming sticker featuring the Transgender Pride Flag, which comes in a variety of sizes and backgrounds. The artist behind the sticker is a disabled LGBTQ+ woman whose shop, QueeriouslyIllDesign on Etsy, features a variety of Pride-themed merchandise. Shopping from her is a great way to put some of that Pride Month money straight into the pocket of a member of the community.
$7.42+ from Queeriously Ill Design on Etsy
Console and Controller Skins
A Nintendo Switch with the Nonbinary flag skin.
While Nintendo doesn’t offer any first-party Pride Month controllers, that doesn’t mean that Switch owners are out of luck. Skins are a perfect way to show your pride however you choose in a sleek and styled way.
This Non-Binary Pride skin from StickieTech is a great example. While this skin is specifically for the Nintendo Switch, the StickieTech Pride Collection features a variety of flags and designs across multiple console types to choose from, including Valve’s Steam Deck. Whether you’re hoping for an identity-specific look or want something more general to the whole LGBTQ+ community, StickieTech has you covered.
Gaymer Neon Light
A Gaymer neon sign.
Neon lights are popular with gamers of all sorts because of the cool glow that can provide colored lighting without the glare of overhead fluorescents. What better way to show your gaming pride with this fun, hand-bent neon light from Fan Fit Gaming? The rainbow color scheme is sure to brighten up any room and its play on words will bring a smile from all who read it.
Plus, the lamp’s compact size and included tabletop stand mean that it’s easy to display in just about any space, from desktop to console gaming setups.
$137.00 from Fan Fit Gaming on Etsy
Backlit Gaming Mousepad
A large mousepad with Pride LED backlights.
When it comes to cool RGB lighting, gamers can rarely have too little. This gaming mousepad from NRWArtz on Etsy is a great way to show your pride with a little more subtlety with a sleek, backlit mousepad.
The snakes are all colored to represent different Pride flags, and the resulting detail is both impressive and adorable. Plus, the larger size options (closer to a desk pad) mean that you can easily move your mouse and keyboard around for even the most intense gaming session.
PlayStation Pride 2022 T-Shirt
The official PlayStation Pride shirt.
While PlayStation’s Pride offering isn’t nearly as robust as Xbox’s, they do still offer a small collection of Pride-themed apparel. From this Progress Flag-inspired tee to this Transgender Flag-inspired tee, PlayStation has made a point to stand with the most vulnerable parts of the LGBTQ+ community at a time when many companies are getting pushback for doing so.
In addition to their t-shirts, PlayStation also pulled together a list of their best games featuring LGBTQ+ characters and storylines. Now, you can wear your pride on your sleeve while you play the game of your heart.