SteelSeries is launching $160 gaming earbuds for your Xbox, PlayStation, or PC
by Tom Warren from The Verge - All Posts on (#6R0WV)
Image: SteelSeries SteelSeries has created new earbuds that are designed to pair with Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch consoles, or even PCs and mobile phones. The $159.99 Arctis GameBuds include active noise cancellation (ANC), Qi wireless charging, and the ability to instantly swap between mobile Bluetooth usage and console or PC gaming.
I've been trying them out for the past few days, and so far, I'm impressed, but I'll need more time for a full review.
The Arctis GameBuds look very similar to most earbuds on the market, complete with a variety of silicone tips to fit different ear shapes. SteelSeries is using a four-microphone ANC system to block out sounds while you're gaming, and there's a transparency mode if you want to hear the environment...