expiredphoinix | Staff posted Oct 09, 2022 09:58 PM
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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Oct 09, 2022 09:58 PM
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Xbox Multi-System Gaming Headset
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I'll continue to rock my 1st generation ones until they give, but I wanted to warn you guys. It's an AMAZING head set, it's just absolute bummer of a product issue I'd rather you folks not face later on.
That being said, for 250, that's a great price.
For those that own the Arctis Pro Wireless, here's the comparison - https://www.rtings.com/headphones...sh
IMO it's not worth upgrading from the Arctis Pro. Otherwise it's a nice headset overall.
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I have my PC plugged into the Xbox port (still USB-C) and the PS5 into the 2nd USB-C port and I can seamlessly switch between the two.
Bluetooth works really for me too and I like that I can independently adjust the volume of the Bluetooth directly from my phone itself without affecting the PC/DAC volume
This headset came out relatively recently. If they're already chopping $100 off, that means they're not making sales.
I have my PC plugged into the Xbox port (still USB-C) and the PS5 into the 2nd USB-C port and I can seamlessly switch between the two.
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Also, if im not mistaken any PlayStation model u buy will work only for PS and PC...whereas the xbox model works for all.
Additionally, being able change eq settings from the base station beats connecting to your pc.
I'm liking it so far, but the XBox version has a major bug (actually I think it's affecting all versions; a couple of Reddit posts on it) - the base station doesn't turn off at all when it's connected to the XBox, even when the XBox is asleep. The display keeps turning on and off every few seconds. On Reddit, some posted that the company is saying it's so the unit can charge the battery even when the system is off. Well, that doesn't make sense. The Artis Pro Wireless also continues to charge. But at least the screen goes off.
Another irritant is that while using the system, the front display permanently stays on. On the Arctis Pro you could set the display to turn off after a minute or so (even when using the headset). This way the OLED wouldn't keep getting burned in. Also, if you are watching something in the dark you don't want a constant on display in front of you. To be fair - this was a feature added on the Arctis Pro just a few years back. Initially you could only dim it, and not turn it off. So here's hoping they add that feature to the Nova Pro as well.
Some more observations for anyone interested -
I had the USB port connected to the Switch while the XBox port was connected to the XBox. I realized that the switch cannot supply enough power to the base station, so the other port needs to be connected to something. The constant on and off display was annoying and so I connected the XBox port to the PS5, just so it can provide power (while I was playing on the Switch). The blinking went away, but as soon as I turned off the system the blinking front display came back - just the steelseries logo this time.
TLDR; - the unit cannot be kept permanently connected to a powered USB port, or the display won't turn off. Even if the constant blinking doesn't annoy you, this will eventually lead to burn-in of the OLED screen. So one has to physically disconnect the base station - but then the second battery won't charge. Multiple people complaining of this. Hope it gets fixed soon.
Edit I am reading that the Xbox port works only for Xbox and pc.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/stee...Id=65063
I have the original 7x and between still having a micro USB and no Bluetooth this is a pretty big upgrade comparatively.
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1. Is your XBox set to not supply power to USB port when off? If that's the case then of course you won't see this problem.
2. From Reddit posts I believe this is an issue only on the latest firmware cause they changed the behavior for when the ports are getting power (when the headset is not in use). If you are not on the latest firmware you may not see this problem.
From Reddit posts it's an issue affecting all headsets on latest firmware. People went and got their unit replaced in retail stores only to see the same issue.
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