- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless Gaming Headsets are available now
- The headset has multiplatform -compatibility across all consoles and PC
- It has a wealth of features for an impressive competitive price point
Hardware manufacturer SteelSeries has just revealed its new Arctis Nova 3 Wireless Gaming Headset Lineup.
Sporting Multiplatform -Capacity (it’s PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC in addition to mobile devices), custom drivers, a new companion app and a pretty impressive feature set, it might just be one of the next best wireless game heads to enter the market. Double so when taking into account price points.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless Gaming Headsets come at $ 109.99 / £ 99.99 and can be purchased from the brand’s site or selected retailers in your region. You can choose from four different color settings (black, white, aqua and lavender) as well as a 3p (PlayStation) or 3x (Xbox) variant.
This means it is close but undermines its SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 – a headset we love – brothers who offer an even more aggressively priced wireless option.
While this is a multiplatform -headset, remember that the 3x version is not compatible with PlayStation consoles. However, the 3P model with Xbox works with all other major platforms. If you are played across all consoles regularly, the latter is the one to go after.
In terms of features, Arctis Nova 3 packs a lot in a very competitive price head. The brand’s custom NOVA drivers are here offering full 360-degree spatial sound and compatibility with PS5’s Tempest 3D sound as well as Microsoft’s own spatial sound solution.
A onboard ‘Quick Switch’ button allows you to immediately swap between a 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.3 connection; Handy if you expect a call or to listen to music while playing. The headset also has a Clearcast 2.x microphone, which will provide a clear voice quality for online multiplayer with PALS.
In terms of battery life, SteelSeries claims that you get an impressive 30 hours via 2.4 GHz and about 40 hours via Bluetooth. Quick charging is also supported where the brand notes that you get nine hours of battery life from just 15 minutes of charging.
Finally, SteelSeries launches a new Arctis Companion app for Android and iOS devices. The app contains more than 200 game audio advance that can be replaced and customized on the go even if you are playing. It is pretty nice if you are the type to set profiles per. Game for maximum immersion.
