Gaming consoles

Gamers who have been trying to get their hands on the Sony PlayStation 5 or Microsoft Xbox Series X consoles for the past few years have found the process extremely frustrating. It was difficult to obtain one of these consoles, at least at retail prices, due to the shortage of semiconductors caused by the pandemic and the high demand. Even if you could get your hands on one, the lack of next-generation games that really push the limits of these consoles has probably been more annoying. 

The Valve Steam Deck is another console that has been difficult to obtain for similar reasons, but has turned out to be a revelation. It is a device with surprising capabilities that lets you play some of the most recent AAA PC games on the go at frame rates that are playable. With various PlayStation special features presently coming to PC including Wonder's "Insect Man," alongside "Lord of War" and "Skyline Zero Sunrise", the Steam Deck even performs twofold responsibility as the generally non-existent PlayStation Convenient of our fantasies

A wider range of tablets

There have been some notable tablet launches this year, despite the fact that the market is not nearly as competitive as the smartphone market. According to Statista, Apple holds approximately 30 percent of the tablet market, making it the market leader. Samsung, on the other hand, has been the most popular alternative, and its Galaxy Tab series has also proved to be extremely popular with consumers. The company introduced a brand-new Ultra model to the lineup of its Galaxy Tab S8 series earlier this year.

The stunning 120Hz Super AMOLED display of the new 14-6-inch behemoth makes it an ideal canvas for artists or office workers looking to take advantage of Samsung's very useful DEX mode for the best tablet multitasking experience. However, the iPad Air of the fifth generation wins the award due to its potent combination of a Liquid Retina display and a thin and light design packed with Apple's lauded M1 chip

Smartwatches

The market for smartwatches appears to be finally expanding. Since it was sent off back in 2015, the Apple Watch has been the highest quality level for smartwatches, with its watch OS viewed as well in front of the opposition. Apple has slowly refined its winning formula over the years by adding new features and sensors, as it does when it dominates a market segment. 

Although T-A G H-U E-R, Fossil, Mobvoi, T-I K Watch, and other brands are expanding in popularity, Samsung has emerged as the primary alternative, with others like Sony and LG having vanished over time. With the launch of Wear OS 3 this year, Google and Samsung have combined their efforts to create a significantly improved platform. Up until recently, Samsung was operating on its own with its T-I Z E-N OS. So, our pick for 2022 is the brand-new Samsung Watch5 Pro, which has a battery life that lasts for days even when it is in always-on display mode

VR/AR headsets that are actually worth the money

VR headsets are still popular with gamers due to their incredible levels of immersion, even though the hype surrounding the early VR headsets from companies like Oculus (since acquired by Meta) and HTC has subsided. However, in order to get the most out of many high-end headsets, you'll also need a powerful gaming PC and a lot of space. 

In addition, many individuals experience varying degrees of motion sickness when using VR headsets, which can be a barrier to adoption. An excellent VR experience is available in stand-alone headsets that make use of Qualcomm's XR series chips, which are derived from smartphone processors. Despite its recent $100 price increase, the Meta Quest 2 remains the best of these. It has a substantial collection of titles and still provides an excellent combination of performance and value