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Key Takeaways
- Ghost of Yotei’s Complete Edition hits PS5 on October 1 with Jin Sakai playable, and Battlefield 6 has already blown past 20 million copies sold. Your PS5 is about to get worked harder than it has all year.
- Storage and audio are what actually bottleneck your experience this fall, not a fancy new chair. A 1TB SSD and a real headset matter more than most people think.
- If you only buy one thing off this list, make it the WD_BLACK SN850P. Both of these games are massive installs, and running out of space mid binge is the worst feeling in gaming.
I’ve had this site running for over a decade now, and every fall there’s usually one big release that takes over my PS5. This year there are two, and they landed almost on top of each other. Battlefield 6 came out swinging and has already sold more than 20 million copies, which is a genuinely wild number for a shooter in 2026. And right behind it, Ghost of Yotei is getting its Complete Edition on October 1, bringing back Jin Sakai as a playable character in the new Most Wanted mode. If you loved the original Ghost of Tsushima like I did, that’s not a small addition.
So my PS5 has basically had two jobs the last couple weeks: run headshots in Battlefield 6 multiplayer at night, and wander around feudal Hokkaido on the weekend. Different games, completely different demands on my setup, and it exposed a few weak spots in my own gear that I didn’t know I had. Storage got tight fast. My old headset couldn’t keep up with the mic chaos in a 64 player Battlefield lobby. I started paying attention to what was actually making a difference versus what was just nice to have.
This list is built around that experience. Some of it is stuff I’ve used myself, some of it I researched hard because I kept seeing it recommended by people whose opinions I trust. Either way, every single pick here solves a real problem you’re going to run into this fall if you’re playing either of these games, or honestly both.
1. Razer BlackShark V2 X Wired Gaming Headset
Battlefield 6 lives and dies on communication. If your squad can’t call out where the enemy armor is pushing from, you’re losing that point no matter how good your aim is. I’ve been recommending the BlackShark V2 X to people for years because Razer nailed the basics here instead of chasing gimmicks. The cardioid mic actually cuts background noise instead of just claiming to, and at 4.4 stars across 1,400+ reviews, it’s clearly not just me who thinks so.
It’s a wired headset, which some people see as a downside, but for competitive Battlefield 6 play I’d argue it’s a plus. No dongle to lose, no battery to die mid match, and the 3.5mm jack means it works on PS5, PC, or wherever you end up gaming next. At under $35, this is the easiest recommendation on this whole list.
Once your comms are sorted, the next thing that’ll trip you up is space. Both of these games are big, and I mean big.
2. WD_BLACK 1TB SN850P NVMe SSD
Here’s the thing nobody warns you about before you buy Battlefield 6 and Ghost of Yotei’s Complete Edition in the same month. Between the two of them, plus whatever else you’ve already got installed, your base PS5’s internal drive gets eaten alive. I learned this the hard way when I had to delete a game mid Saturday just to fit an update.
The WD_BLACK SN850P is officially licensed for PS5, which matters because Sony is picky about which drives it’ll actually let you use without issues, and it’s rated for speeds well above what the console needs to avoid any loading hiccups. At 4.8 stars over 11,000 reviews, it’s the drive I see recommended most often by people who actually stress test this stuff for a living. This is not a fun purchase, but it’s the one that’ll actually change your week to week experience the most.
Now that your library has room to breathe, let’s talk about the controller in your hands, because if you’re playing both single player and multiplayer this fall, you might want a backup.
3. Extra PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller
This one’s simple. If you’ve got a partner, roommate, or kid who wants to jump into Ghost of Yotei’s photo mode or take a turn in Battlefield, you need a second controller anyway, and DualSense units have a way of quietly wearing down or drifting after a couple years of heavy use. Might as well have a fresh one on deck before the holidays hit and everybody’s fighting over the good controller.
The haptic feedback and adaptive triggers on DualSense are still the best in the business for feeling every draw of the katana in Ghost of Yotei, and for feeling the actual recoil difference between an assault rifle and an LMG in Battlefield 6. At 4.7 stars across more than 13,000 reviews, this is about as close to a sure thing as controllers get.
And once you’ve got two controllers floating around the living room, you need somewhere for both of them to actually charge instead of dying on the couch cushions.
4. PowerA Twin Charging Station for DualSense
Small thing, but it fixes a genuinely annoying problem. Plugging a DualSense straight into the PS5 with a cable works, but it turns your console into a spider web of wires the second you’ve got two controllers going, which happens a lot more often once there’s an extra one in the house. This dock charges both at once and just sits there looking clean next to the TV.
It’s officially licensed, it’s cheap, and at 4.7 stars over almost 5,000 reviews it’s clearly doing exactly what it says on the box. Nothing fancy here, just a problem solved for about the price of two fast food meals.
If you’re playing Battlefield 6 on PC or you’ve got your PS5 hooked up to a monitor instead of a TV, competitive multiplayer is a completely different animal when your refresh rate actually keeps up.
5. Acer Nitro 27″ QHD 180Hz Gaming Monitor
I know not everyone wants to drop money on a monitor just for gaming, but hear me out. Battlefield 6 at 120fps on PS5 or PC feels like an entirely different game than it does capped at 60, and this Acer Nitro handles that easily with room to spare at 180Hz over DisplayPort. The QHD resolution also makes Ghost of Yotei’s scenery actually pop, and that game has some of the best scenery in gaming right now.
AMD FreeSync keeps things smooth so you’re not fighting screen tearing during a firefight, and the response time is fast enough that you won’t be making excuses for your aim. At 4.5 stars across nearly 2,000 reviews and under $170, it’s a legit upgrade over whatever TV you’ve been using as a monitor.
If you’re sticking with a TV setup instead, the audio side of that equation deserves just as much attention, especially for a game as atmospheric as Ghost of Yotei.
6. ULTIMEA 5.1CH Soundbar with Dolby Atmos
TV speakers are fine for background noise, but they completely flatten a game like Ghost of Yotei, where wind through the grass, distant temple bells, and the clash of steel are half the reason the world feels alive. This ULTIMEA system gives you real 5.1 Dolby Atmos without needing to run wires to the back of the room for rear speakers, which is the number one reason most people never bother with surround sound in the first place.
It also does a genuinely good job separating dialogue from background chaos, which helps in Battlefield 6 too when you’re trying to hear a teammate’s callout over an artillery barrage. At 4.4 stars over 2,700 reviews and setup that takes less than a minute, this is the upgrade most living rooms are missing without realizing it.
Last one on the list, and it’s the one people always skip, until their back reminds them why they shouldn’t have.
7. Homall Ergonomic Gaming Chair
Between a 20 to 30 hour Ghost of Yotei playthrough and however many hours you’re about to sink into Battlefield 6’s multiplayer, you’re going to be sitting a lot this fall. I don’t say that to guilt anyone, I say it because I’ve felt the difference a real chair makes versus whatever dining chair I was using for the first few years of running this site.
This Homall chair has nearly 78,000 reviews at 4.4 stars, which is a number I don’t think I’ve seen matched by anything else on this list. It’s got a steel frame instead of the flimsy plastic bases you find on cheaper chairs, an adjustable lumbar pillow, and it reclines if you need a break between missions. At under $85, there’s no excuse left.
If you want the full rundown on what Sony actually announced around Ghost of Yotei’s expansion, the official PlayStation Blog post is worth a read. And if you want the numbers behind just how big Battlefield 6’s launch actually was, GameSpot broke it down better than I can summarize here.
I also covered which PS5 model actually makes sense right now if you’re still deciding between the Slim and Pro, and if you want to know what else is worth playing this month, I broke down what’s coming and going on PS Plus in October.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I actually need more storage for Ghost of Yotei and Battlefield 6?
If you’ve already got a handful of other games installed, almost certainly yes. Ghost of Yotei’s Complete Edition and Battlefield 6 are both large, modern, open world or live service style games, and the base PS5’s internal drive fills up faster than people expect. A 1TB SSD expansion like the WD_BLACK SN850P solves this for good.
What’s a good budget PS5 headset in 2026?
The Razer BlackShark V2 X is the best budget PS5 headset I’d point people to right now. It’s wired, so there’s no battery to worry about, the mic quality holds up in a chaotic Battlefield 6 lobby, and it’s under $35.
Is a DualSense charging station worth buying?
If you’ve only got one controller, probably not. But the moment a second controller enters the house, a charging station like the PowerA Twin Charging Station keeps both charged and cuts down on cable clutter around your TV.
Can I use a PC gaming monitor with my PS5?
Yes, as long as it has an HDMI input, which almost every modern gaming monitor does, including the Acer Nitro on this list. You’ll want to check that the monitor supports the resolution and refresh rate your PS5 model can actually output.
What soundbar works well for an open world game like Ghost of Yotei?
Look for something with real Dolby Atmos support and at least a 5.1 channel setup, like the ULTIMEA Poseidon M60. Ghost of Yotei leans heavily on ambient sound design, wind, distance, and directional audio, and a good soundbar makes that world feel a lot more alive than TV speakers ever will.
