We've spent a lot of time thinking about what actually makes a console setup better rather than just bigger. PS5 and Xbox owners have very different itches to scratch — one crowd wants their console running cool and quiet through a six-hour session, another just wants a second controller that doesn't fall apart within a year, and a smaller (very dedicated) crowd wants to feel an actual steering wheel in their hands. We've got all three covered, and we've laid it out here starting cheap and working up to the genuinely serious stuff. A quick note before you dive in: most of this guide covers current-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X/S gear, but a couple of items — flagged clearly below — are built for PS4 and the older Xbox One generation instead, so check the compatibility line on each before buying.
£24.99 was £29.99 — PS5 Slim Cooling Rear Fan (PS5 Slim)
Start with the cheapest fix on this list, and arguably one of the most useful. If you've ever had your PS5 Slim sound like it's about to take off mid-boss-fight, this is the fix. It clips onto the back of the console and pulls heat away from the internals before it becomes a problem, rather than after. You get three fan speeds depending on how hard you're pushing the console, a blue LED strip that actually looks good rather than gimmicky, and a bonus USB 2.0 port tacked onto the back — handy if your existing ports are already full. Works on both the digital and disc Slim editions, so there's no guessing involved.
£36.99 was £44.99 — PS5 Wheel Stand Pro (PS5)
This is where the racing side of this guide starts, and it starts small on purpose. The PS5 Wheel Stand Pro isn't a dedicated wheel — it's a bracket that holds your regular PS5 controller at a natural steering angle, so turning feels like turning instead of thumb-twisting an analog stick. It's the cheapest possible way to find out whether you actually enjoy driving games enough to justify spending more, without committing to a full rig. Folds flat, weighs next to nothing (375g), and takes up zero permanent space. Think of it as step one — we'll get to step two further down.
£81.99 was £99.99 — Xbox One Wireless Controller (Xbox One / Series X/S)
Jumping platforms for a moment — if your original Xbox controller has seen better days, or you just want a proper spare that isn't a cheap knockoff, this is a solid single replacement. Durable ABS build, real vibration feedback rather than a token buzz, and it plays nice with Xbox One Series X/S as well as PC. Available in black or white depending on what matches your setup.
£94.99 was £114.99 — Xbox One Wireless Controller (Set of 2) (Xbox One / Series X/S)
Same controller, but you get two of them for not much more than the price of one and a bit. If you've got a housemate, partner, or kid who keeps stealing the single controller mid-session, this solves that argument permanently. Same Xbox One Series X/S and PC compatibility, same 0.53kg weight per controller, just double the coverage for couch co-op nights.
£241.99 was £294.99 — Lai Shida Universal Racing Wheel (PS4 / Xbox One)
And here's step two. If the Wheel Stand Pro convinced you that you actually want the real thing, this is the real thing. The Lai Shida is a genuine USB steering wheel with metal-reinforced construction, built across four difficulty tiers (entry, fever, elite, hardcore) so it scales with how seriously you take your lap times. This isn't your standard controller wearing a costume — it's a completely different piece of hardware, and the price reflects that jump. Compatible with PC, PS3/PS4, Xbox One, and Switch consoles via USB.
Quick comparison
- PS5 Slim Cooling Rear Fan — £24.99 was £29.99 — keep your PS5 Slim running quiet
- PS5 Wheel Stand Pro — £36.99 was £44.99 — test the waters before buying a real wheel
- Xbox One Wireless Controller — £81.99 was £99.99 — a solid single replacement or spare
- Xbox One Wireless Controller (set) — £94.99 was £114.99 — two controllers for couch co-op
- Lai Shida Universal Racing Wheel — £241.99 was £294.99 — the real upgrade, PS4/Xbox One only
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