Gaming these days isn't as simple as just plugging in your console through the RCA connectors on the old CRT. With the introduction of high-definition television, gamers now need to decide if they want to buy a 1080p TV, or settle for 720p. We've scoured our sister-site CNET.com.au for consumer product reviews that we think will help you give you a better gaming experience and an edge over the opposition. And it won't be just TVs--expect to see all types of hardware-related products here. So it's with pleasure that we introduce the first of our regular hardware-focused columns--Gear 4 Gamers.

　　Logitech G9 mouse

　　If you've got fast reflexes, you'll need a mouse with fast enough dpi recognition to accurately track your every move. Boasting a 3200dpi sensor and a customisable weight system, the Logitech G9 is one of the best gaming mice on the market. Here's a quote from the review: "In practice we needn't have worried about the G9's unseemly form--our hand fit snugly, and the mouse swept over the surface more freely than the G5 ever did, an impressive achievement. An intense session of Half-Life 2 also proved that it maintained the G series' famous accuracy." Click here to read more.

　　Dell 2209WA monitor

　　In this world-exclusive review , our friends at CNET.com.au had a chance to test Dell's latest 22-inch monitor, the Dell 2209WA. Featuring a DVI port so you can hook up either a HD graphics card or gaming console, and 6ms response time, the 2209WA stands on its own as superb monitor. Don't believe us? Take the expert's word for it: "The 2209WA ate DisplayMate for breakfast, then flew in more DisplayMate to have for lunch, showing smooth gradients and displaying all 255 monochrome shades. Movie watching was a joy, as was our Half-Life 2: Episode 2 gaming session, with no noticeable detractions."

　　Looking for a new TV to play your console on?

　　The final piece of tech advice we recommend you check out is CNET.com.au's best gaming TV round-up . Not only is there an easy to read explanation of what to look for in a gaming TV, but they've compiled a list of the top 5 TVs they recommend for gaming. Is the Samsung LA46A950 better than Sony's Bravia KDL46W4000? Click on through to find out.