SteelSeries has announced a young set of earbuds aimed specifically at gamers .
The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds are the first of their kind from the storied accessory make – a relatively compact readiness of silicone polymer - tipped true wireless earphones design with the low response time demands of gambling in mind .
We ’ve seen such thing before of row – think the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro , theSony Inzone Buds , or theSony PlayStation Pulse Explore – but not from this brand .
The Arctis Gamebuds manage the whole mussy gaming latent period matter ( which is why regular earbuds tend to be bad for gaming ) through a consecrated 2.4GHz Wi - Fi connection , with a bundled in USB - 100 dongle hooking into the source . When not in utilization , read dongle squirrel away away in the consign vitrine – this matter is lilliputian alright .
The brand is also promising “ intense 360 - point audio ” via its potent 6 mm neodymium magnetised drivers .
They should also be good enough to slot into routine life , with a comparatively discrete intent ( look ma , no RGB ignition ) and steady honest-to-god Bluetooth connectivity . You ’ll also get full active randomness cancellation ( ANC ) , supplied by four mics , as well as a transparence way .
SteelSeries is promising 10 hours of shelling life , exsert by around 30 hours using the saddle case to reload . You also get Qi radiocommunication charging support , which is always welcome .
The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds are design to work across chopine . There are specific versions for PlayStation ( in white ) and Xbox ( in black ) , but both should also pair up with Nintendo Switch , PC , and Mobile River . The Xbox pair look like the I to go for if you need a set that works with everything .
On the latter front , the Arctis GameBuds will have their own companion app with more than 100 gaming presets , as well as the usual scope and ecumenical tinkering choice .
Expect the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds to slay shops on October 29 , priced £ 159.99/$159.99 . Pre - order from theSteelSeries websiteare undefendable now .
