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The best gaming desks at Amazon, Walmart, Wayfair and more

By Carolin Lehmann May 3, 2022 / 8:00 AM

By Carolin Lehmann

May 3, 2022 / 8:00 AM / Essentials

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Whether you're a serious gamer or a hobby player, a gaming desk is in order. These desks offer features that will up your game play. We're talking suction legs (to keep your desk from shaking), headset hooks, cup holders, monitor stands, mousepad tops and more. We've found the best gaming desks at the most popular retailers, including Walmart and Amazon.

Top products in this article:

Homall computer office height adjustable gaming desk, $245

Wade Logan Jurgensen reversible L-shape gaming computer desk, $230

Seven Warrior gaming desk, $170

Whether you're a hardcore gamer, or someone who's just looking to seriously upgrade your home-office desk, we've found great computer desk options for you from GTRacing, Amazon Basics and more brands. Read on to find out which gaming desk is right for you. (And be sure to check out the best gaming chairs to go with your new gaming desk.)

This eye-catching gaming desk has a colorful, geometric mousepad top. It's a height-adjustable desk, and features a game-handle rack, cup holder and headset holder.

Homall computer office height adjustable gaming desk (63'' x 28.9''), $245

Gaming brand GTRacing offers this large desk that also has a mousepad top, which is removable. This desk with T-shaped legs features a headphone hook and two cable-management holes. The desk legs suction to the ground to help prevent drink spills.

Use the code EASTER8 at checkout to save an extra $8 on the already discounted price.

GTRacing T-shaped large gaming desk (55" x 26"), $142 after coupon (reduced from $190)

This L-shaped gaming desk is available in three colors, including red (pictured). It has an engineered wood top and monitor shelves. There are LED lights on the underside of the shelving; the lights come with a memory-function controller that has 20 modes and multicolored options. The desk features an attached cup holder and a hook for your gaming headset. The whole setup can be used to create two different desk spaces.

Wade Logan Jurgensen reversible L-shape gaming computer desk (65'' x 65''), $237

This affordable desk with Z-shape legs, available through Walmart, has a cup holder and headphone hook.

"It was easy to put together and is very stable," a Walmart reviewer says. "Great quality."

Lacoo Z-shaped computer gaming desk (45.9" x 28.4"), $120 (reduced from $160)

One of the most affordable gaming desk options is from Amazon Basics. This desk has storage compartments for controllers, headphones and speakers, plus a cup holder. It also has five slots for game storage, an under-desk basket and a charging station for your smartphone or tablet. Its K-leg design provides stability. Its secondary monitor stand can fit monitors up to 32 inches. Find it in three colors.

Amazon Basics gaming computer desk (23.43" x 51"), $102

This gaming desk, available on Amazon, comes in three sizes (the 55-inch desk is pictured above). It has leg pads to keep the desk from wobbling. This desk features a mousepad top, cup holder, headphone hook, smart USB gaming handle rack with four charging ports and two cable grommets.

Seven Warrior gaming desk (55" x 23.6"), $170

This stable, height-adjustable, corner gaming desk has a monitor stand and an anti-scratch finish. Find it in four colors on Amazon.

Mr. Ironside L-shaped desk (50.8"D x 50.8"), $120 after coupon (reduced from $130)

Carolin Lehmann is an expert in health, fitness, furniture, apparel, gift guides and books for CBS Essentials. She's always testing new products to recommend. Some of her current favorites include Stanley cups, Alo Yoga workout sets and the Cuzen matcha maker.

First published on May 3, 2022 / 8:00 AM