SteelSeries

. Right now, it has dropped by $40 to only $159, this isn't the best deal we've seen – we've seen it drop to as low as $99 in the past – but this is still a good deal because the $99 deal is rare. If you're looking to add it to your cart, you should add it now since we don't know when the sale will end. If you're still not 100% sold on this particular model, check out our best picks for gaming headsets.  . Right now, it has dropped by $40 to only $159, this isn't the best deal we've seen – we've seen it drop to…

These three new laptops from Lenovo (left), Acer (middle), and Asus (right) have been tuned for cloud gaming on ChromeOS. Image: GoogleGoogle has big plans for ChromeOS beyond catering to students and those looking for an ultra-affordable computer. The company is priming ChromeOS to help fill the gaping hole that Stadia left behind, and it’s partnering with what used to be its cloud gaming competition to do it.Google’s latest endeavor hopes to spin the Chromebook platform as an alternative gaming device for folks who…

We’re keeping our heads down to prep for Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale today, but there were some deals that we couldn’t help but tell you about. First off, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headset is $100 off at Best Buy and Amazon, at just $249.99. That price is still a pretty penny for a gaming headset, but there are some reasons why you might like this one as much as we do. It has active noise cancellation, and you can listen to three sources simultaneously (2.4GHz, Bluetooth, 3.5mm) through its…

Photo: Mark Knapp / GizmodoWith the introduction of the Astro A30 wireless gaming headset, Astro and Logitech G are now working closer than ever since the latter brand took over the former in 2017. The Astro A30 may have signature Astro styling, but it’s powered by Logitech G’s Lightspeed wireless technology. Handy as that tech may be for a cable-free connection, what sets this headset apart from the crowd is that it can support not one, not two, but three simultaneous connections to audio sources—one 2.4GHz wireless…

Once upon a time, desktop computer speakers actually mattered. That was more than a decade ago, long before gaming headsets filled the land and wireless Bluetooth headphones were any good. In the early 2000's, more people also had actual desktops computers chained to desks, so it was worth investing a bit in decent audio. SteelSeries' new Arena 9 surround sound PC speakers reminds me of that era, a time when I eagerly strung cables throughout my dorm room to connect Logitech's legendary Z-680 surround sound speakers.…

A couple of months ago, SteelSeries launched the Apex Pro Mini — an ultra-compact, highly-customizable gaming keyboard. And while it may be one of the best gaming keyboards on the market, it’s also, frankly, more than a little too compact and too customizable for the majority of gamers. The brand dials it back a little (but just a little) with the launch of its Apex 9 series.The Apex 9 series comes in two layouts — TKL (tenkeyless) and Mini (60 percent); this review will focus on the Apex 9 TKL, but the keyboards are…

Pros OptiPoint switches feel noticeably faster and more responsive Included keycaps have good texture, no shine Built-in lighting is subtle and well-saturated Cons Keycaps are on the thinner side Side-printed legends can be hard to see in dark rooms GG software still seems overly bloatedSteelSeries is back again with a pair of new gaming keyboards that provide some unique features in two of the most popular form factors among gamers. The larger Apex 9 TKL is, as its name would suggest, a TKL-sized board, while the…

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 gaming headset is now available as a multisystem peripheral with several high-quality audio features and a fairly decent price. As a midrange follow-up to the popular SteelSeries Arctis 7 and the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro, the headset sells for $180 at SteelSeries.com and various global retailers in PC-, PlayStation-, and Xbox-specific models. The Arctis Nova 7 counts 360-degree spatial audio boosted by its Sonar Audio Software Suite among its primary features. SteelSeries claims the…

Pros Earcup adjustments provide comfortable fit for any head Simultaneous Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connection Inclusion of wired, analog connection options Cons Default sound profile is too bass-heavy Microphone needs two hands to roll up Dongle raises same potential port-blocking issues as all recent USB-C-based receiversFor a long time, I was sort of forced out of being a SteelSeries user. I'd purchased its long-time flagship headset, the Arctis Pro Wireless, and immediately fell in love with the sound quality and…

The gaming audio market has focused on headphones for years, leaving you to rely on familiar brands like Logitech and Klipsch if you prefer speakers. SteelSeries thinks it can shake things up, though. It's introducing its first desktop speaker line, Arena, and promising a few standout features aimed at gamers. The flagship Arena 9 (pictured at middle) is billed as the first gaming speaker setup to deliver 5.1-channel surround sound through USB. There's still a 3.5mm jack if you like, but you won't need a nest of wires to…