Every guide

Budget builds, lighting how-tos, desk setups and gift guides, all in pink, teal and purple.

Setup under $100

Neon Gaming Setup Under $100: A Budget Plan

Build a neon gaming setup for under $100: how to split the budget, where to put LED strips and bias lighting, color pairings and renter-friendly tips.

Pink + teal ideas

Pink and Teal LED Gaming Setup Ideas

How to light a gaming room in pink and teal: where to put LED strips, light bars and panels, color ratios that look great on camera, and gear by budget.

Setup under $250

Neon Gaming Setup Under $250: Lighting and Gear Plan

Plan a neon gaming setup under $250: layered LED lighting, a monitor light bar, a feature wall piece, color pairings, cable management and safety tips.

Setup under $500

Neon Gaming Setup Under $500: Full Room Plan

Plan a complete neon gaming room under $500: screen-sync lighting, wall panels, a monitor light bar, colored peripherals, cable management and safety.

Synthwave makeover

Synthwave Room Makeover Essentials

Give your room a synthwave makeover: wall and paint colors, retro art, layered neon lighting and textiles that pull the whole look together.

New console gifts

Gifts for Gamers With a New Console

Gift ideas for someone setting up a new PS5 or Xbox Series X|S: storage, a second controller, a headset, charging and lighting, plus what to check first.

PS5 + Xbox colorways

Neon PS5 and Xbox Accessories: Colorways and Gear

Neon and retro-colored PS5 and Xbox accessories: controller colorways, charging docks, headsets and lighting, plus the compatibility checks to do first.

LED lighting 101

Best LED Lights for a Gaming Room: What to Buy

Strips, light bars, panels, neon flex or lamps? Compare LED lights for a gaming room and the specs that matter: RGBIC, LEDs per meter, apps, sync, power.

Retro desk setup

Retro Miami Desk Setup: Colors, Lighting and Decor

Build a retro Miami-style desk setup: pastel desk mat, keyboard colorways, a monitor light bar, tidy cables, plants and decor in pink, teal and white.

Gifts under $30

Gamer Gifts Under $30 That Get Used

Useful gamer gifts under $30: LED strips, desk mats, controller grips, charging cables, headset stands and cable kits, plus how to pick the right one.

Last-minute gifts

Last-Minute Gamer Gifts: Digital, Pickup and More

Running late on a gamer gift? How shipping cutoffs work, the best digital gifts and gift cards, in-store pickup tips and small gifts that still arrive.