Beyond the box: PS5 kit

The best PS5 accessories to buy in the UK are a second DualSense Wireless Controller, a DualSense Charging Station and a 2 TB SSD such as the Crucial P310 2TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink. The DualSense costs £59.95 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026) and is the accessory almost every PS5 owner ends up needing. The Sony Pulse Elite is the headset pick, and the Thrustmaster T248R is the best PS5 steering wheel for most buyers.

Picks rest on Sony and manufacturer specifications, Sony's published SSD requirements and Amazon UK prices checked on 23 September 2026. Compare Electronic has not tested these accessories itself. Still choosing between PS5 models? Our best console for GTA 6 guide compares the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro.

What PS5 accessories should I buy?

Every PS5 owner should buy a second DualSense and a charging station first, then add storage, a headset and the extras that match how they play. The PS5 ships with one controller and no charging dock, and the standard PS5 has a 1 TB SSD, which fills after a handful of 100 GB games.

• Essential: a second DualSense (£59.95) and the DualSense Charging Station (£19.99).
• Recommended: a PS5-compatible M.2 SSD with a heatsink and a wireless headset.
• Owner-specific: the PS5 Disc Drive for Digital Edition and PS5 Pro owners, the DualSense Edge for competitive players, the PlayStation Portal for shared-TV homes and a racing wheel for driving games.

1. Sony DualSense Wireless Controller - buy first

The Sony DualSense Wireless Controller is the first PS5 accessory to buy and costs £59.95 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026). The DualSense weighs 280 g and carries the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers that PS5 games are designed around, which third-party pads either skip or imitate.

A second DualSense covers local multiplayer and means one controller can charge while the other is in use. Colours other than Midnight Black and White often cost more on Amazon UK; the Volcanic Red model was listed at £86.15 on the day of writing, £26.20 more for the same hardware.

2. Sony DualSense Edge - best pro controller

The Sony DualSense Edge is the best pro controller for PS5 and is listed at £169.99 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026). The DualSense Edge adds two swappable back buttons, three-position trigger stops, on-controller profiles and stick modules that can be replaced when they drift.

The DualSense Edge weighs 325 g, 45 g more than the standard DualSense, and its battery life is shorter because the extra hardware draws more power. It suits shooter and fighting-game players who want remappable paddles without leaving Sony's haptics behind. For everyone else, two standard DualSense controllers cost £119.90, £50.09 less than one Edge.

3. Sony DualSense Charging Station - best charger

The Sony DualSense Charging Station is the best PS5 controller charger and costs £19.99 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026). The DualSense Charging Station charges two controllers from the mains, so the PS5 can stay fully off rather than in rest mode overnight, and the controllers click in without a cable.

Third-party docks cost less: the cheapest listed on Amazon UK on the day of writing was £11.30. Sony's station costs £8.69 more and is the one guaranteed to fit the DualSense Edge.

4. Sony Pulse Elite - best PS5 headset

The Sony Pulse Elite is the best headset for PS5 and is listed at £104.80 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026). Sony rates the Pulse Elite at 30 hours of battery, and it uses planar magnetic drivers, a type more common in hi-fi headphones than gaming headsets.

The Pulse Elite connects to the PS5 through a PlayStation Link USB adapter for low-latency audio, and the same link works with the PlayStation Portal. Bluetooth pairs a phone at the same time, and the microphone retracts into the ear cup. Buyers who prefer earbuds can look at the Sony Pulse Explore, listed at £154.00. For multi-platform alternatives, see our best gaming headset UK 2026 guide.

5. PlayStation Portal - best for shared TVs

The PlayStation Portal is the best PS5 accessory for homes where the TV is shared. Sony's UK list price for the PlayStation Portal is £219.99 after the 2 April 2026 price change; the white model is listed at £166.09 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026). The PlayStation Portal streams games from a PS5 to an 8-inch 1080p screen at up to 60 fps and weighs 529 g.

The PlayStation Portal is a remote player, not a standalone console: the PS5 does the work, and picture quality depends on home Wi-Fi. PS Plus Premium members can also stream selected games from the cloud without the console. Buyers who want a handheld that runs games itself should read our best gaming handheld UK 2026 guide.

6. Crucial P310 2TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink - best storage upgrade

The Crucial P310 2TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink is the best storage upgrade for most PS5 owners and costs £275.00 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026). Crucial rates the P310 at up to 7,100 MB/s read over PCIe Gen4, which clears Sony's 5,500 MB/s recommendation, and the fitted heatsink is sized for the PS5's M.2 bay.

Sony's requirements are specific. The PS5 accepts a PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD from 250 GB to 8 TB, in sizes from 2230 to 22110, and needs cooling on the drive with a total height under 11.25 mm. Sony recommends 5,500 MB/s sequential read or faster; slower Gen4 drives can work, but the PS5 checks speed on installation and games may load more slowly. Drives sold without a heatsink need one added before fitting.

7. PS5 Disc Drive - for Digital Edition and PS5 Pro

The PS5 Disc Drive adds an Ultra HD Blu-ray drive to the PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro and is listed at £109.99 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026). The drive clips onto the side of the console and needs a one-time internet connection to pair.

The PS5 Disc Drive only fits the slimmer PS5 models sold since 2023, not the original 2020 Digital Edition. For a Digital Edition buyer, £519.99 for the console plus £109.99 for the drive comes to £629.98, which is £59.99 more than the £569.99 standard PS5 with the drive built in. Buying the standard PS5 is cheaper for anyone who knows they want discs.

8. Thrustmaster T248R - best PS5 steering wheel

The Thrustmaster T248R is the best PS5 steering wheel for most buyers and costs £214.99 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026). Thrustmaster rates the T248R's hybrid drive at 3.1 Nm of torque and 48 W of constant power, and the kit includes a 28 cm rim with 25 action buttons, a colour display and a magnetic three-pedal set.

The T248R is officially licensed for PlayStation, so it works with Gran Turismo 7, F1 and other PS5 racing games without adapters. The wheel clamps to a desk or table, and the pedals sit on the floor, so a folding wheel stand is worth budgeting for anyone without a desk near the TV.

How much does a complete PS5 setup really cost?

A complete PS5 setup costs £1,580.80 with the standard PS5, which is almost three times the £569.99 console price. The same kit costs £1,640.79 around a PS5 Digital Edition, because the disc drive is extra, and £1,635.79 around a PS5 Pro, which skips the SSD but still needs the drive.

What accessories come with the PS5?

The PS5 comes with one DualSense Wireless Controller, an HDMI cable, a USB cable for charging the controller, an AC power cord and horizontal stand feet. Nothing else ships in the box, which is why a second controller and a charger top every PS5 accessory list.

• Not included: a vertical stand, a headset, a charging dock, a second controller or a PS Plus subscription.
• PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro: no disc drive in the box; the PS5 Disc Drive is sold separately.
• Storage: the PS5 has a 1 TB SSD, the PS5 Digital Edition has 825 GB with 667 GB usable, and the PS5 Pro has 2 TB.
• UK plug: the PS5 uses a figure-8 power cord with a UK 3-pin plug, and the Consumer Rights Act 2015 gives 30 days to reject a faulty console or accessory for a full refund.

Which PS5 Pro accessories are worth it?

The PS5 Disc Drive is the PS5 Pro accessory most owners need, because the PS5 Pro ships without a disc drive. The PS5 Pro already has a 2 TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7 and PSSR upscaling, so an extra SSD is optional rather than essential.

• Worth it: the PS5 Disc Drive (£109.99 listed) for disc games and 4K Blu-ray films, and the DualSense Edge (£169.99 listed) for competitive players who bought a Pro for frame rate.
• Worth it for big libraries: a 4 TB SSD such as the WD_BLACK SN850P 4TB PS5 (£413.99), which brings the PS5 Pro to 6 TB in total.
• Match the TV:the PS5 Pro's gains show on a 4K 120 Hz TV with HDMI 2.1. Our best TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X guide covers the sets that support it.

What is the best PS5 steering wheel?

The Thrustmaster T248R is the best PS5 steering wheel for most buyers at £214.99 on Amazon UK at the time of writing (September 2026). It sits between the budget Logitech G29 and the Logitech G923 bundle on price, and adds magnetic pedals and a colour display that neither Logitech includes.

A wheel without a force feedback motor, such as the Thrustmaster T98, cannot push back through corners, which is the main reason to buy a wheel at all. The £101.01 step from the T98 to the G29 buys that motor, and the further £25.99 to the T248R buys a stronger drive, magnetic pedals and the display. The Logitech G923 bundle costs £34.99 more than the T248R and includes a six-speed H-pattern shifter.

How much are PS5 accessories?

PS5 accessories cost from £19.99 for the DualSense Charging Station to £275.00 for a 2 TB SSD in this guide, and the eight picks total £1,120.80 at Amazon UK prices at the time of writing (September 2026). Sony-made accessories rarely drop far outside sales events, so our PS5 Black Friday deals guide lists these prices as the baseline for judging a real discount.

Verdict

A second Sony DualSense Wireless Controller at £59.95 and the DualSense Charging Station at £19.99 are the two PS5 accessories every owner should buy first. The Crucial P310 2TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink is the best storage upgrade at £137.50 per TB, the Sony Pulse Elite is the headset pick, and the Thrustmaster T248R is the best PS5 steering wheel. PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro owners who play discs need the PS5 Disc Drive. Nintendo owners can find the equivalent picks in our best Switch 2 games guide and Nintendo Switch 2 Black Friday deals guide.