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SteelSeries: GameStop partners up with the headset giant for a massive Arctis Nova 4 launch

It’s no secret - I’m obsessed with any and all things SteelSeries. Like - honestly freaking love the brand to the core. So with buzz about the new Arctis Nova 4 gearing up to launch, it’s only right to keep tabs especially when the rollout includes a huge partnership with gamers’ euphoria go-to shop GameStop.

SteelSeries and GameStop are taking the gaming goals next level

Just when you thought SteelSeries could have a chill summer a year after launching its Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset, the gaming goals brand is at it again for PlayStation and Xbox gamers alike.

From the creator of the groundbreaking Arctis line of headsets and the new Arctis Nova franchise, SteelSeries, the original esports brand that fuses gaming and culture and worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals, today expands the Arctis Nova universe with the introduction of the Arctis Nova 4 – exclusively available at GameStop stores beginning Saturday, May 20, 2023.

For today’s gaming lifestyle, people need access to wireless freedom for gaming, streaming, and entertainment at a more affordable price. The Arctis Nova 4 introduces a new wireless option for players that shares the same meticulously crafted Nova Acoustic System as the entire Nova family, featuring HiFi audio, supercharged by the Sonar Audio Software Suite, and delivering 360° Spatial Audio. It’s the perfect companion for those living life on the go – offering untethered elite sound and performance.

The award-winning Arctis Nova family of headsets introduced the ultimate blend of hardware and software, where the two come together in unison to equip gamers with a new superpower known as ‘Almighty Audio.’ Featuring custom-designed High Fidelity speaker drivers that deliver truly breathtaking audio out of the box, the acoustic experience can be further customized and enhanced through SteelSeries Sonar. As part of the SteelSeries GG software ecosystem, Sonar is the first parametric EQ and audio system built for gamers to truly elevate their gaming and content consumption experience. Users can pick from a range of game-specific presets along with custom EQs built by a range of esports professionals.

For those folks looking for epic gaming experiences without having to have epic hits to bank accounts can geek out over all the mind-blowing features all at the price of way less than a pair of fire Air Jordan 1’s.

The Arctis Nova 4 makes use of SteelSeries Sonar to deliver 360° spatial audio and provide users with a customizable and immersive experience.

Clear communications are key, whether playing games, streaming, or chatting on Discord, Zoom, Teams, or mobile. The Arctis Nova 4’s ClearCast Gen2 microphone features AI Powered Noise Canceling and is fully retractable, delivering crisp, clean communications in-game and online so that nobody will hear the taps of a keyboard, or a violin playing, or hairdryers, or the dogs barking that could disrupt gameplay, chats, or calls.

The Arctis Nova 4 is perfectly equipped for today’s gaming lifestyle and daily schedules. Whether gaming at a battle station or on the go, listening to music on a commute, watching movies at home, or taking calls, the Arctis Nova 4 provides all-day comfort through the SteelSeries ComfortMAX system. Featuring rotating earcups, 4 points of adjustment and a lightweight 262g design, the Arctis Nova 4 can adapt to heads of all shapes and sizes without weighing them down. 

Audio delays are always frustrating. Quantum 2.0 High-Speed Wireless makes hearing footsteps or audio cues too late a thing of the past. A USB-C dongle delivers lag-free gaming, communications, and content consumption when on the go or at home. The dongle also allows connections with a swathe of devices including PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox (Nova 4X only), Switch, and mobile. 

  • Nova Acoustic System – Using a fusion of hardware and software (SteelSeries Sonar), the Arctis Nova 4 elevates the gaming and content consumption experience by using custom-designed High Fidelity drivers that offer unmatched sound purity for truly immersive 360° Spatial Audio.

  • Multi-Platform Quantum 2.0 High-Speed Wireless – A Quantum 2.0 Wireless USB-C dongle delivers 2.4Ghz gaming-grade wireless, and the included USB-C dongle ensures a lag-free low latency gaming experience for multiple platforms (PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, or Mobile.)

  • AI-Powered Noise Cancelling Mic – Utilizing a powerful ClearCast AI algorithm, the onboard ClearCast Gen2 mic silences background noise to keep comms clean and clear. The fully retractable microphone can reduce up to 25dB of ambient noise, perfect for work and play.

  • ComfortMAX System – The Arctis Nova 4 features the ComfortMAX system, featuring 4 points of adjustment combined with rotating earcups. The lightweight 262g design and ComfortMAX system provides all-day comfort whether at home or on the go. 

Available at select retailers around the world, the Arctis Nova 4 is available with the following MSRPs:

  • Arctis Nova 4P Wireless for PlayStation – NA $119.99 | EMEA €129.99

  • Arctis Nova 4X Wireless for Xbox – NA $119.99 | EMEA €129.99

  • Arctis Nova 4 Wireless for PC – NA $119.99 | EMEA €129.99 (Available exclusively at Amazon)

  • SteelSeries Sonar Audio Suite – Free Download at: SteelSeries.com/gg/sonar