The headset and GameDAC are great on their own, but put together, they form an outstanding audio, chat, and surround sound solution. Having now spent some serious time with the SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC, I've come away very impressed.

But thanks to an included 3.5mm adapter for the headset and a 3.5mm mobile jack, phones, tablets, and even the Nintendo Switch are not beyond compatibility.Īs someone with a background in game development, I'm a big fan of sound design and I know how critical headset performance can be during gameplay. The GameDAC is officially compatible with the PS4 and PC (and unofficially with the Xbox One), and indeed those products are the focus. Both the headset and GameDAC are teeming with features and customization options. This model also adds some audio elements that are often elusive on the PS4, including the ability to control both the game audio and the chat audio, and a surround sound feature via DTS Headphone:X.īut, while the Arctis Pro + GameDAC can appear as a very straightforward package, it's the opposite of no-frills. The Arctis Pro + GameDAC package takes things even further by including a dedicated digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for superior audio processing and control.

You also need to decide whether you want to go with a wired or wireless model.Īs convenient as wireless headsets have become in recent years, wired headset models, like the SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC, are still better options for buyers who prioritize sound quality. Ultimately, what buyers should look for in a headset boils down to a few key attributes: audio performance, chat performance, comfort, durability, and ease of use. With the PS4 there are many different headset models available, and on PC the headset options can feel endless.

Getting the best online gaming experience through the PlayStation 4 or a PC requires the use of one very important peripheral: a headset.

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