The market for gaming headsets is one that features a large number of gimmicks. If you want anything specific, such as intense surround sound (which, to be fair, isn’t as much of a gimmick as it used to be), vibrating earpads, adjustable LED lighting, or an inbuilt DAC with various modes for different devices, you can find it somewhere, but it will cost you. It is really unusual for something to circumvent all of that in favor of simply producing rock-solid audio, especially at a price that is reasonable.
For wired gaming, the SteelSeries Arctis 1 are acceptable headphones. They provide adequate comfort and are compatible in terms of audio and microphone functionality with the vast majority of gaming consoles that come equipped with an AUX connector. Even in challenging circumstances, the boom mic that they provide performs an outstanding job of capturing your speech. On the other hand, they provide only a very limited number of controls, and there is no associated software available to adjust the sound.
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]Specifications
- Brand: SteelSeries
- Model Name: Arctis 1 Wireless
- Color: Black
- Form Factor: On Ear
- Connectivity Technology: HDMI
Where to get SteelSeries Arctis 1 Gaming Headset?
Owners of Nintendo Switch, who previously had any viable options for wireless audio, are the target audience for this update to the prior iteration of the Arctis 1. Before the release of this headset, any USB-based headset only functioned while the console was docked, and 3.5mm headphones were only optimal when the console was undocked in most configurations, as it is quite inconvenient to stretch a cord across your living room. The Arctis 1 Wireless makes it simple to switch between docked and undocked gaming; all you have to do is remove the little dongle from the adapter, place it on the bottom of the Switch, and you’re good to go.
The SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless is a headset that is predominantly made of plastic and does not have an aluminum suspension frame like other of the higher-end headsets in the range. It consists of a plastic ring with a cushion made of leatherette for added comfort. These headphones come with the airweave cloth headphone pads that are common to other SteelSeries products. These pads are comfortable and prevent things from getting too hot.