These PS5 and Xbox controller accessories revolutionized my gaming experience – and are perfect gift material this holiday

I have these on several of my controllers (and my Portal too) and cannot imagine life without them now. They're so affordable, too! The red variants are also discounted but only a little, as are the XT (extra thin) ones - though I actually prefer the regular ones, having tested both.

This basic pack contains two low-rise concave thumbstick caps that are supposedly designed for sports games, but I've used them for everything I play, and the performance has been excellent.

A simple, all-round solution for PlayStation controllers, these Lotus sticks are perfect for all games, though KontrolFreek sees them as best for action-adventure games.

These FPS thumbsticks might just be the ideal gift for the Call of Duty fan in your life - or for yourself. Designed for Xbox, they clip onto the controller's existing thumbsticks to offer improved grip and performance easily.

This pair of Omni add-ons for Xbox controllers is one of the simpler solutions available right now, with a criss-cross texture that's of great benefit, no matter what game you play.

I used these particular ones until the grip almost ran out last year, and they are excellent. Particularly good for gamers who play a lot of single-player games and just want a bit of extra grip and precision from their thumbsticks.

If you're a Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege fan and want something that's officially licensed with a cool design from the game, then these thumbsticks are ideal - and dead cheap too.

The Omni Edition thumbsticks for PlayStation are great all-rounders and perfect as a straightforward solution for anyone not bothered about different height thumbsticks.

This bright red pair of thembsticks for PS5 or PS4 controllers is comprised of two high-rise sticks, and are perfect if you want to ensure precision and grip in high-speed FPS matches.

If you're a committed FPS player on Xbox, then these are the ones to get as the grip is excellent, and you'll get that balance of one high-rise and one medium-height stick at your disposal.

Another easy offering that's a simple two same-size thumbstick solution, these blue ones are also ones I owqn and can attest too!