SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite debuts as first HiRes Wireless headset

SteelSeries unveiled the Arctis Nova Elite, a flagship wireless gaming headset it bills as the first HiRes Wireless certified model, and made it available immediately with a North American price of $599.99 and an Australian price of AU$649.99. The headset is aimed at players and creators who want audiophile-grade wireless sound across consoles and PCs, and it ships with a companion Wireless GameHub for routing and control.

SteelSeries says the Arctis Nova Elite can transmit 24‑bit, 96kHz audio over its 2.4GHz link or Bluetooth and supports the next-generation LC3 codec. The headset uses 40mm carbon fiber drivers with a custom brass surround, which the company says extends frequency reproduction from 10Hz to 40kHz and reduces distortion. The base station, called the OmniPlay GameHub, provides a control wheel, an OLED display, triple USB-C inputs and an audio mixing system that can combine up to four simultaneous sources, allowing users to mix game audio, console output and mobile or PC audio streams in real time.

Built materials and comfort are positioned as premium differentiators. The Arctis Nova Elite features an all-metal frame, a metal control wheel and plush memory foam...