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SteelSeries has officially launched Arctis 1 Wireless, a lightweight gaming headsets that uses the 2.4GHz wireless connection for Nintendo Switch gaming consoles. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless headset is a wireless version of the original Arctis 1 wired gaming headset, includes a USB Type-C transmitter, just plugged into the Switch, you can experience wireless audio, no delay, completely different from conventional Bluetooth connectivity.
This new SteelSeries headset is also compatible with all other platforms: PCs (Windows and macOS), Android phones, PS4, Xbox, to the future Google Stadia. Currently SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless has started to be sold for quite a good price, only $99, accessories include a signal transmitter, a removable mic, USB-C cable via USB-A, USB-C transfer cord via USB-A and 3.5mm cable.
[Also see Nintendo Switch Headphones: Best to Buy]In addition to the bold design suitable for gamers, Steel Series headphones made from high-strength steel, owns the hardware of the Arctis gaming headset, with wide, authentic soundstage, brand signature sound signature that helps reproduce sound effects in the game correctly. Users can also fine-tune, sync mic settings, EQ on other Arctis headphones that they already own, through the SteelSeries Engine software.
According to some initial reviews from The Verge, it is not very compatible with Samsung Android phones. Connectivity is also a concern because operating in the 2.4GHz band, it works best in a range of about 1-3m, not really suitable for plugging in a receiver and listening to music from a phone, but in return the extremely low latency and almost equivalent to plugged earphones. Overall, this new SteelSeries Wireless gaming headset will best serve as mobile gaming needs on Android, Nintendo Switch users.
