SteelSeries is launching a new line of gaming earbuds dubbed the ‘Arctis Gamebuds’ for Xbox and PC
Listen to your favorite games with new levels of “exceptional sound quality” through SteelSeries' brand new Arctis Gamebuds.
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What you need to know
Today on September 26, 2024,SteelSeries, the critically acclaimed manufacturer of gaming peripherals and accessories, revealed a new line of earbud products called the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds. These gaming earbuds are designed to elevate a player’s auditory experience while playing their favorite home console and PC titles while being comfortable to wear.
Here is everything you need to know about the technical capabilities of the SteelSeriesArctis GameBuds, which certainly seem like they have a shot at landing in ourbest Xbox headsetsandbest PC gaming headsetsround ups in the future.
The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds are equipped with a myriad of advanced technologies to heighten the audio quality of video games and other forms of media such as music, work, entertainment, and more.
For starters, these earbuds are compatible with Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC, and other systems thanks to their Cross-Platform Wireless Adapter, Bluetooth 5.3, and 2.4Ghz “Quantom Wireless” so they can be connected wirelessly to these aforementioned platforms with stable connections with ultra-low latency. You can also switch between Bluetooth and Quantum Wireless instantly by triple-tapping the earbud’s on-ear button. Sadly, it doesn’t seem like they sport simultaneous sound channels, though. They do, however, have active noise cancelling.
In addition, the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds have a Mobile Companion App that will allow you to use extremely detailed audio present options for over a hundred PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S titles that can easily switched at any time depending on what game you’re playing.
If you need to charge the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds after a long gaming session, you can charge them inside its case thanks to its built-in Qi Wireless Charging feature, you can charge without needing a cable and have extra storage space for a 2.4GHz adapter.
Other technological features that the Arctis GameBuds possess include:
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Does SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds have what it takes to be one of the gaming earbuds in the business?
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SteelSeries is highly regarded among the gaming community for producing some of thebest Xbox gaming headsetsandbest PC gaming headsetsin the industry like theArctis Nova Pro,Arctis Nova 7X Wireless, and theArctis 1 Wirelessto name but a few.
With such a pedigree behind it, SteelSeries plans to apply that same level of polish to the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds so they can avoid the technical shortcomings of traditional earbuds such as poor battery life from being used all day, being unable to pair across multiple platforms via Bluetooth, or simple fatigue.
Will the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds be able to avoid these trappings thanks to its advanced features and enable users to listen to thebest Xbox gamesandbest PC gamesat the highest audio quality possible? We will have to wait to find out when the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds releases on October 29, 2024.
The Arctis GameBuds are available for pre-order at select online retailers and will be available to purchase at online and local stores on October 29, 2024.
SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds
SteelSeries is planning to set a new benchmark for audio console gaming with the Arctis GameBuds. These Bluetooth 5.3 earbuds come equipped with Active Noise Cancellation, a Cross-Platform Wireless Adapter, Intense 360° Audio, compatibility with Xbox, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and much more.
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Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran of 30-plus years, primarily covering PC and Xbox games here on Windows Central. Gaming since the 8-bit era, Alexander’s expertise revolves around gaming guides and news, with a particular focus on Japanese titles from the likes of Elden Ring to Final Fantasy. Alexander is always on deck to help our readers conquer the industry’s most difficult games — when he can pry himself away from Monster Hunter that is!
