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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset (PC & PlayStation)

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SteelSeries has SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset (PC & PlayStation) on sale for $244.99 when you apply promo code GET30 during checkout. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • Nova Pro Acoustic System with Premium Hi-Res Capable Drivers and Sonar Software
  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) with Transparency Mode
  • Hot-swap between 2 batteries for unlimited playing time
  • Simultaneous 2.4GHz & Bluetooth mixes game & mobile audio
  • AI-powered noise cancelling mic with stealth retractable design
  • 360 Spatial Audio for PC (Sonar Software) and PS5 (Tempest 3D audio)
  • Dual USB connections support PC, Mac, PlayStation, Switch, VR & more
  • Box Includes:
    • Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Headset
    • Wireless Base Station
    • 2x Lithium Ion Batteries
    • 2x USB-C to USB-A Cable (5 ft / 1.5m)
    • 3.5mm to 3.5mm Audio Cable - 5 pole to 4 pole (4 ft / 1.2m)
    • 2x Removable Magnetic Ear Plates
    • Microphone Pop Filter

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SteelSeries has SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset (PC & PlayStation) on sale for $244.99 when you apply promo code GET30 during checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member matis78 for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • Nova Pro Acoustic System with Premium Hi-Res Capable Drivers and Sonar Software
  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) with Transparency Mode
  • Hot-swap between 2 batteries for unlimited playing time
  • Simultaneous 2.4GHz & Bluetooth mixes game & mobile audio
  • AI-powered noise cancelling mic with stealth retractable design
  • 360 Spatial Audio for PC (Sonar Software) and PS5 (Tempest 3D audio)
  • Dual USB connections support PC, Mac, PlayStation, Switch, VR & more
  • Box Includes:
    • Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Headset
    • Wireless Base Station
    • 2x Lithium Ion Batteries
    • 2x USB-C to USB-A Cable (5 ft / 1.5m)
    • 3.5mm to 3.5mm Audio Cable - 5 pole to 4 pole (4 ft / 1.2m)
    • 2x Removable Magnetic Ear Plates
    • Microphone Pop Filter

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retzam
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I really like these. The first day I was using them, I had my year old baby in the room and she was crying in her bouncer like 5 feet away and the mic would only pick up me talking. The mic was somehow ignoring the crying baby. I've never had a headset do that. The swappable battery is great to.

The sonar app is kind of neat but not best for me. I like to manually swap between headset or my speakers but sonar takes a single input in windows and allows it to output to the headphones or speakers I have. Cool feature but not for me.

Also when I set windows sound to the "arctis headset" it seems louder than the sonar option output. I'm sure there's something I'm doing wrong in the software or something.

But overall, I've been loving this headset.
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sviper9
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I have these (but the xbox version). Both the PS5/PS4 version and the xbox version have 2 USB-C ports:

The PS5/PS4 version (the one in this deal) have 2 universal USB-C ports (redundant I know, but bear with me), which you can connect either one to a PS5/PS4, PC, or any other device.
The xbox version of these headphones have 1 universal USB-C port, which makes them compatible with a PS5/PS4 or a PC on that port. The 2nd USB-C port is a specific port compatible with xbox and whatever proprietary connection is required. You can use this xbox port on a PC, but it shows up as an "xbox controller" and you will get limited functionality.
Basically if you ever think about getting an xbox at any point, get the xbox version of these headphones. They will still be compatible with PS5/PS4 on the universal USB-C port.


With that out of the way, a couple of more things:

The headphones can use Bluetooth + USB-C connected devices simultaneously. The way I use this is that I have the base station connected to my PC via USB-C, and I have Bluetooth connected to my work laptop. I'm able to listen to music on my PC and still take Teams calls and get Outlook notifications from my Work PC. I've also done my PC + phone to take calls while listening to music on my PC. Really nice feature. It lowers the volume of my PC significantly when a call comes in.

The ANC (active noise cancellation) speaker protrudes out from under the earpads. It won't affect some people, but it puts a lot of pressure on my ears, making the headphones uncomfortable after a short amount of time (30 minutes or less). I ended up going with 3rd party earpads that work well: WC Freeze Nova Pro Wireless. They are longer, so the ANC speaker no longer touches my ears. I can wear the headphones comfortably for 12+ hours a day now no problem.

I like the subtle logo on the ear plates. I can use these in public and they still look professional (looking at you Razer with your obvious green logo on your headphones). Coffee shops, airports, work, etc are just fine. the ANC is not as good as something from Bose or Sony, but it gets the job done.

For basic audio on a PC, you don't need the Steelseries software. It will just show up in devices as the Nova Pro Wireless headphones. For advanced audio settings, get the Steelseries app + Sonar. You can customize different audio sources with different EQ and volumes. For example, I can have my game audio and chat audio set at different volumes (Discord chat audio louder), and I can have a different EQ for chat that makes speech more clear. When you use Sonar, you have virtual devices that come up in devices in Windows (System, Chat, Music, etc). You can assign each of these to different applications, which lets you have different EQ and volumes set for each.

The microphone works well. Not as good as my XLR mic, but people on phone calls and Teams meetings can clearly understand me. I like how it is retractable so I can use these headphones in public and they look like regular headphones. I didn't want a mic that is removable because I would inevitably lose it. Also great to have it attached if I need to take a call on the go. The mic doesn't work well recessed, so I would advise extending it when doing calls.

I don't know if it's just me and my PC setup, but the Steelseries app is not very stable for me. I get a lot of crashes. I also have a Steelseries Aerox 3 mouse and Apex 7 TKL keyboard managed in the app. I also have a GoXLR Mini connected with their software installed. To their credit, Steelseries releases regular updates to the software, and my audio setup is pretty complex compared to the average user.

Sorry for the wall of text. Overall I'm very happy with these and would recommend them. I'm now able to consolidate headphones and have 1 pair for home, work, and out in public usage.
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Nov 26, 2023 3:15 PM
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ender2851Nov 26, 2023 3:15 PM
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Quote from Wangta View quoted comment :
Also curious - just pulled the triger on the PC and Playstation version, but no idea what difference is with the XBOX version.
if you have an xbox and will use them with an xbox, only buy the xbox version.
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Nov 26, 2023 3:21 PM
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matis78
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Nov 26, 2023 3:21 PM
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Quote from stu5797 View quoted comment :
Thanks OP. Can any of these be played with the Xbox? What is the difference between the PC and Playstation vs the Playstation and PC version?
Thanks!

**Nova Pro / Pro Wireless for PC/PlayStation**

* Works on PC, PlayStation, Mac, Switch.
* GameDAC has two USB-C ports on the back for Multi-System connections. Both ports support the same devices.

**Nova Pro / Pro Wireless for Xbox**

* Works on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Mac, Switch
* GameDAC has two USB-C ports on the back for Multi-System connections. Only one port supports Xbox connection and the other only supports PC/PS/Mac/Switch.
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Nov 26, 2023 4:09 PM
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mntnbkrNov 26, 2023 4:09 PM
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I've had this headset for about a year and use them almost daily for PC, Nintendo Switch, and PS5 gaming, as well as music listening, and live streaming. They are amazing. One downside is that I absolutely despised the Sonarr software and found there are better ways to get all of the functionality (that I need) through the built-in Windows (10) features.

My Nova Pro headset shows no signs of cracking or breaking at the hinges. My previous Arctis 9 wireless headset, that I used for about 9 months before getting the Nova Pro, was handed down to my (13 at the time) now 14 year old daughter, who literally uses them for several hours daily, and they also show no signs of breaking at the hinge after almost 2 years of heavy use.

I'm tempted to buy another set, just because this is such a good deal, but I dont know what I would to with them.
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Nov 26, 2023 4:56 PM
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iamacheezitNov 26, 2023 4:56 PM
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😭😭😭 paid 251 in Amazon! Ugh. I guess not bad but still!
I paid $299 on SteelSeries directly a week ago. They won't refund the difference and if I want to return I have to pay for shipping. I've been burned a few times this Black Friday.
Nov 26, 2023 5:32 PM
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dawgswhat5Nov 26, 2023 5:32 PM
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Quote from retzam View quoted comment :
I really like these. The first day I was using them, I had my year old baby in the room and she was crying in her bouncer like 5 feet away and the mic would only pick up me talking. The mic was somehow ignoring the crying baby. I've never had a headset do that. The swappable battery is great to.

The sonar app is kind of neat but not best for me. I like to manually swap between headset or my speakers but sonar takes a single input in windows and allows it to output to the headphones or speakers I have. Cool feature but not for me.

Also when I set windows sound to the "arctis headset" it seems louder than the sonar option output. I'm sure there's something I'm doing wrong in the software or something.

But overall, I've been loving this headset.
That's much different than my experience. I got these for the Xbox last year. My mic is always hot. So much so that I only play in party chat mode so everyone doesn't have to hear that noise all the time. Now, when I play with my friends they have accepted that they will hear EVERYTHING in my house. I've tried the sonar app, I've contacted customer service, but there is nothing that I can do to stop the hot mic other than just muting myself.

As for sound and Bluetooth capabilities, I can't argue with the headset. It does sound great, is comfortable, and connects to my phone pretty easily. But with all that, I would prefer a different headset that doesn't have a continuous hit mic.
Nov 26, 2023 5:40 PM
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retzamNov 26, 2023 5:40 PM
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Quote from dawgswhat5 View quoted comment :
That's much different than my experience. I got these for the Xbox last year. My mic is always hot. So much so that I only play in party chat mode so everyone doesn't have to hear that noise all the time. Now, when I play with my friends they have accepted that they will hear EVERYTHING in my house. I've tried the sonar app, I've contacted customer service, but there is nothing that I can do to stop the hot mic other than just muting myself.

As for sound and Bluetooth capabilities, I can't argue with the headset. It does sound great, is comfortable, and connects to my phone pretty easily. But with all that, I would prefer a different headset that doesn't have a continuous hit mic.
Software of what your using also can affect the sensitivity of how hot it is. For example, in warzone 1, I'd play with pc and console people hot mic'ing, and I would direct them to the mic sensitivity option in warzone, crank it up to between 2-9 instead of the 0 they had it on, and it would fix it. I'm assuming it was active noise canceling or something the arctic software did for me, but on Xbox, I'm not sure if there are options to adjust the open mic sensitivity.
Nov 26, 2023 5:41 PM
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sviper9Nov 26, 2023 5:41 PM
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I have these (but the xbox version). Both the PS5/PS4 version and the xbox version have 2 USB-C ports:
  • The PS5/PS4 version (the one in this deal) have 2 universal USB-C ports (redundant I know, but bear with me), which you can connect either one to a PS5/PS4, PC, or any other device.
  • The xbox version of these headphones have 1 universal USB-C port, which makes them compatible with a PS5/PS4 or a PC on that port. The 2nd USB-C port is a specific port compatible with xbox and whatever proprietary connection is required. You can use this xbox port on a PC, but it shows up as an "xbox controller" and you will get limited functionality.
  • Basically if you ever think about getting an xbox at any point, get the xbox version of these headphones. They will still be compatible with PS5/PS4 on the universal USB-C port.

With that out of the way, a couple of more things:

The headphones can use Bluetooth + USB-C connected devices simultaneously. The way I use this is that I have the base station connected to my PC via USB-C, and I have Bluetooth connected to my work laptop. I'm able to listen to music on my PC and still take Teams calls and get Outlook notifications from my Work PC. I've also done my PC + phone to take calls while listening to music on my PC. Really nice feature. It lowers the volume of my PC significantly when a call comes in.

The ANC (active noise cancellation) speaker protrudes out from under the earpads. It won't affect some people, but it puts a lot of pressure on my ears, making the headphones uncomfortable after a short amount of time (30 minutes or less). I ended up going with 3rd party earpads that work well: WC Freeze Nova Pro Wireless. They are longer, so the ANC speaker no longer touches my ears. I can wear the headphones comfortably for 12+ hours a day now no problem.

I like the subtle logo on the ear plates. I can use these in public and they still look professional (looking at you Razer with your obvious green logo on your headphones). Coffee shops, airports, work, etc are just fine. the ANC is not as good as something from Bose or Sony, but it gets the job done.

For basic audio on a PC, you don't need the Steelseries software. It will just show up in devices as the Nova Pro Wireless headphones. For advanced audio settings, get the Steelseries app + Sonar. You can customize different audio sources with different EQ and volumes. For example, I can have my game audio and chat audio set at different volumes (Discord chat audio louder), and I can have a different EQ for chat that makes speech more clear. When you use Sonar, you have virtual devices that come up in devices in Windows (System, Chat, Music, etc). You can assign each of these to different applications, which lets you have different EQ and volumes set for each.

The microphone works well. Not as good as my XLR mic, but people on phone calls and Teams meetings can clearly understand me. I like how it is retractable so I can use these headphones in public and they look like regular headphones. I didn't want a mic that is removable because I would inevitably lose it. Also great to have it attached if I need to take a call on the go. The mic doesn't work well recessed, so I would advise extending it when doing calls.

I don't know if it's just me and my PC setup, but the Steelseries app is not very stable for me. I get a lot of crashes. I also have a Steelseries Aerox 3 mouse and Apex 7 TKL keyboard managed in the app. I also have a GoXLR Mini connected with their software installed. To their credit, Steelseries releases regular updates to the software, and my audio setup is pretty complex compared to the average user.

Sorry for the wall of text. Overall I'm very happy with these and would recommend them. I'm now able to consolidate headphones and have 1 pair for home, work, and out in public usage.
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Nov 26, 2023 6:08 PM
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suspect_milkNov 26, 2023 6:08 PM
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I just bought these:
https://slickdeals.net/f/17101882-steelseries-arctis-nova-7x-7-wireless-multi-platform-gaming-mobile-headset-w-simultaneous-game-mobile-audio-xbox-ps5-or-pc-135-more-free-shipping

Are the Nova Pro's a significant enough upgrade? One other reason I bought the Nova 7x is that they're compatible with Series X, PS5, and PC. Are the Pros like that?
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Nov 26, 2023 6:27 PM
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matis78
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Nov 26, 2023 6:27 PM
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Quote from suspect_milk View quoted comment :
I just bought these:
https://slickdeals.net/f/17101882-steelseries-arctis-nova-7x-7-wireless-multi-platform-gaming-mobile-headset-w-simultaneous-game-mobile-audio-xbox-ps5-or-pc-135-more-free-shipping

Are the Nova Pro's a significant enough upgrade? One other reason I bought the Nova 7x is that they're compatible with Series X, PS5, and PC. Are the Pros like that?
Here is a comparison.
https://www.rtings.com/headphones...shold=0.10
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Nov 26, 2023 8:17 PM
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suspect_milkNov 26, 2023 8:17 PM
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Looks like it's OOS before I could cancel my order with Amazon. Darn.
Nov 26, 2023 8:40 PM
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hceuterpeNov 26, 2023 8:40 PM
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Quote from mcguire80 View quoted comment :
Beware the arm that holds the ear cup will snap overtime, it's a known manufacturing issue, and you better hope it happens under warranty. Or you rented them for $125 Year. Steelseries customer service is also trash. It takes at least a week for a reply of any kind.
That's the old design. They completely redesigned and definitely beefed up the hinge mechanism on all the Nova headsets (at least the ones that have the magnetic circular plates over both ear cups).
Nov 26, 2023 8:40 PM
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hceuterpeNov 26, 2023 8:40 PM
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Quote from matis78 View quoted comment :
Here is a comparison.
https://www.rtings.com/headphones...shold=0.10
You want to buy the Xbox version of these. Apparently the PlayStation/PC version won't work with Xbox.
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Nov 26, 2023 8:53 PM
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matis78
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Nov 26, 2023 8:53 PM
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Quote from suspect_milk View quoted comment :
Looks like it's OOS before I could cancel my order with Amazon. Darn.
Wired version is available if you are not set on wireless. $175
Nov 26, 2023 10:10 PM
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Santos27Nov 26, 2023 10:10 PM
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Anyone know when this deal expires? I want the Xbox/PC version that is currently out of stock. Since I use a PC I COULD get the Playstation/PC version currently IN STOCK, but if the coupon will last a little longer I rather wait to see if they restock.

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Nov 26, 2023 10:33 PM
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stu5797Nov 26, 2023 10:33 PM
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Quote from suspect_milk View quoted comment :
I just bought these:
https://slickdeals.net/f/17101882-steelseries-arctis-nova-7x-7-wireless-multi-platform-gaming-mobile-headset-w-simultaneous-game-mobile-audio-xbox-ps5-or-pc-135-more-free-shipping

Are the Nova Pro's a significant enough upgrade? One other reason I bought the Nova 7x is that they're compatible with Series X, PS5, and PC. Are the Pros like that?
I am wondering the same thing! Are the nova pros worth 150 more. Do you use the same software with the 7x?

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