Know which headset to get for next-gen.
What you need to know
- SteelSeries is a popular gaming accessories company that specializes in headsets, keyboards, and mice.
- With next-gen consoles on the way like the Xbox Series X, players are wondering which headsets are compatible.
- SteelSeries now has a new guide detailing which of their popular Arctis headsets work with all the next-gen consoles.
With next-gen gaming right around the corner, people are understandably preparing for the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Playstation 5. This means making sure your headset will work with next-gen consoles, or you might be in the market for a new headset altogether. SteelSeries has you covered, with a handy new guide on all the headsets in their very successful Arctis line that are compatible with next-gen consoles. And now, you have all of that information too.
Playstation 5
SteelSeries Arctis headsets compatible with the Playstation 5:
SteelSeries Arctis 1
- No firmware update required
- Connects to controller via 3.5mm port
- $50 at SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
- No firmware update required
- Connects wirelessly via USB dongle
- $100 at SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
- No firmware update required
- Connects to controller via 3.5mm port
- $70 at SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis 5
- No firmware update required
- Connects via USB port
- Stereo audio support
- $100 at SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis 7
- No firmware update required
- Connects via USB port
- Stereo audio support
- $150 at SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis 9
- No firmware update required
- Connects wirelessly via USB dongle
- Stereo audio support
SteelSeries Arctis Pro
- No firmware update required
- Connects wired via USB port
- Stereo audio support
- $180 at SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC
- Optional firmware update provides PS5 input
- Connects wired via USB port
- Stereo audio support
- $250 at SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless
- Optional firmware update provides PS5 input
- Connects wirelessly via USB dongle
- Stereo audio support
- $330 at SteelSeries
Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S
SteelSeries Arctis headsets compatible with Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S:
SteelSeries Arctis 1
- No firmware update required
- Connects to controller via 3.5mm port
- $50 at SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless for Xbox
- No firmware update required
- Connects wirelessly via USB dongle
- Read our review
- $100 at SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
- No firmware update required
- Connects to controller via 3.5mm port
- $70 at SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis 9X
- No firmware update required
- Connects wirelessly via Xbox Wireless
- Designed for Xbox
- Read our review
- $200 at SteelSeries
The list of headsets that support next-gen is already pretty comprehensive, especially for the PS5, so gamers should be prepared when it comes to rocking an awesome audio set-up whenever next-gen comes around.
