And all you need to do is keep an eye on the LED colour to ensure you know when it needs charging again. Leave it to charge overnight and you'll be met with almost 20 hours of battery, that'll easily serve you well for a weekend of solid gaming.

It being wireless, this is key, naturally. The features mainly reside in the headset's design, as mentioned above, but the biggest other is the battery life. Since the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless doesn't utilise bluetooth to maintain that Nintendo Switch compatibility, this adapter will be wirelessly paired to your headset out of the box. Simple but clear.Īlongside the headset, in the box is where the magic happens, because you're provided with a USB-C adapter - and a USB-to-USB-C cable if your system doesn't support USB-C already.

Under the right earcup is the power button and an LED to let you know what level the battery is at. On the underside of the left earcup is where you'll find the micro USB charging port, a 3.5mm aux if you want to use the headset wired, a volume wheel, and a simple mic mute toggle. Thanks to the detachable mic, you can take the device out in public without immediately drawing attention to the fact you're wearing something built for gaming. The result is a lightweight, comfortable headset that just feels like it could easily be worn for hours on end. A matte black colour all over keeps it from looking too over the top like many gaming-focused headsets tend to. SteelSeries is a reputable brand known for their top quality products, but how does the Arctis 1 Wireless compare when it comes to design and build quality? The design is fairly minimalist, with relatively thin cushions on each earcup and a sleek headband across the top.

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