SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds officially available today

SteelSeries always looks to change the game, and they have again with the Arctis GameBuds. These small, yet powerful, gaming earbuds can go with you across most of your devices, and with Sonar backing them up, make for an incredible audio experience. We reviewed them recently, and you can read about that here. Check out the release info below, along with our unboxing video! Buy your own Arctis GameBuds right here.

WHO:

SteelSeries, the original esports brand that fuses gaming & culture, is leading the way in defining a “gaming lifestyle.” The worldwide brand creates industry-defining esports and gaming peripherals with a focus on premium quality, innovation, and functionality.

WHAT:

The creator of the revolutionary line of Arctis Nova headsets, SteelSeries, announced its groundbreaking Arctis GameBuds™ are officially on sale today for those living a “gaming lifestyle.” The new Arctis GameBuds solve multiple problems for gamers, including delivering stable ultra-low latency wireless 2.4Ghz connectivity to PS5 and Xbox high-quality audio to multiple platforms, and all-day battery life.

Engineered for the ultimate HiFi listening experience for console gaming and designed for all-day use for gaming, music, entertainment, work, play, and more, these are the first gaming earbuds that people will use all day, every day.

WHEN/WHERE:

Arctis GameBuds are now available at SteelSeries.com and select retailers around the world for the following MSRP: NA $159.99 | EMEA €169.99 | APAC $169.99

WHY:

Earbuds have taken over the world and become one of the most popular styles of headphones for enjoying music, movies, and content, as well as daily use for phone and video calls, conducting interviews, etc. Now gamers can get the same HiFi listening experience across PS5/Xbox/Nintendo Switch/PC, music, entertainment, work, and play with the introduction of Arctis GameBuds.

ANYTHING, EVERYWHERE, ALL AT ONCE

• SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds™ – GameBuds make gaming with wireless earbuds possible for PlayStation and Xbox like never before, with stable ultra-low latency wireless for PS5, Xbox, and PC, plus Bluetooth 5.3 for everything else. Arctis Audio Quality – Now in your Pocket; bringing SteelSeries’ audio heritage to a form factor that has taken over the world, plus a revolutionary 100+ PS5 & Xbox audio presets via the Mobile App plus Active Noise Cancellation and all-day battery life.

BUT FIRST, SOUND

• Intense 360° Audio – Arctis Speaker Drivers brings SteelSeries high-quality spatial audio support to a form factor people already love, now for PS5, Xbox*, and PC. *Tempest 3D audio fully supported*
• Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) – Premium Arctis Audio with 4-Mic Hybrid ANC system for immersive gaming on any platform, keeping gamers in the moment while playing a game, plus Transparency mode for when they want to hear their surroundings.
• Mobile Companion App – 100+ PS5 & Xbox Game Audio Presets – a revolution for PS5 and Xbox with hyper-detailed game-specific presets ready to switch at any time, loadable instantly for PS5 or Xbox without dropping out of game audio on Apple and Google.

IT’S A WIRELESS  WORLD OUT THERE

• Cross-Platform Wireless Adapter – Bluetooth earbuds cannot connect to PS5 or Xbox, but the ultra-compact 2.4GHz dongle provides access not otherwise available. Compatible with PlayStation, Xbox* PC, Switch, Mobile, Meta Quest, and Handheld/Cloud Gaming devices. *Xbox support requires Arctis GameBuds™ for Xbox*
• Quick-Switch Wireless – Seamlessly swap between the latest Bluetooth 5.3 for mobile and ultra-fast 2.4Ghz Quantum Wireless for gaming with a triple tap of the on-ear button.
• Qi Wireless Charging – Charge the case easily for a cable-free life plus storage for a 2.4GHz adapter.

QUALITY OF LIFE

• All-Day Play – Long 40H Battery with 10H+ for each use and 3 extra charges in the case (Total 40H+). With 3x extra charges in the case, get up to 40 hours of use without plugging in, plus the option of wireless Qi charging directly to the case. If that’s not enough, grab 3 hours of play with only 15 mins of USB-C fast charging. **2-3 x the total battery life of competitors**
• Ergonomic Comfort – Over 62,000 ear scans helped build the perfect design, with multiple silicone tips included for a secure fit and maximum comfort no matter how long gamers play.
• IP55 Water Resistant – Protection from dust, dirt, and water — perfect for extended gaming sessions, rain showers, or workouts.

As the worldwide leader in premium esports and gaming peripherals, SteelSeries strives to make the right choices with its products and one of these initiatives is to make sure that by 2025 all new products have FSC certified packaging that is recyclable. The packaging of the new Arctis GameBuds™ is ‘FSC MIX’ certified, which means that it is made using a mixture of materials from FSC-certified forests and recycled materials. SteelSeries considers sustainability to be a journey, and doing it right takes effort. For more information about these initiatives, check out: Sustainability | Right Products & Packaging | SteelSeries. 

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