It’s a pain, especially if you don’t want to give away personal details just to use a headset that you paid for. To get the “virtual 7.1 surround” and noise-cancelling software for the microphone, it’s necessary to set up an account – with a secure password – and enter a product key. There’s a volume control on the headset as well as a microphone mute button. You can adjust the arm of the microphone to achieve the perfect position, but a slightly longer arm would have been welcome. The microphone is well-designed: it retracts when not in use, hiding inside the left hand can. They don’t become too warm on your ears either – unlike most over-ear headsets. If you’re planning a long gaming session then you’ll really appreciate it. Add this to the sumptuous construction of the earpieces, and the Arctis 3 is one of the most comfortable headsets I’ve ever worn. Made predominantly out of matte-black plastic, they feature some gloss-black highlights.Ī ski goggle-style strap rests on top of your head, taking the weight of the headset in the softest way possible. The first thing you’ll notice about these headphones is their grown-up look the design is pleasingly understated. Related: Best Headphone 2016: 15 great headphones for any budget SteelSeries Arctis 3 – Design, Build and Features

It’s a reasonable headset but if your budget will stretch then we’d recommend buying the Arctis 5 instead. The Arctis is designed to look subtle and classy compared to other gaming headsets. Arctis signature soundscape emphasizes critical sounds to give you an audio advantage.The Arctis 3 is SteelSeries’ new gaming headset with virtual 7.1 surround sound.ClearCast noise canceling microphone for clear, natural-sounding voice communication on all platforms.Designed for everywhere you game, with superior sound, comfort and style on all console gaming platforms, including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and mobile.

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