SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Multi-System Gaming Headset — Hi-Fi Drivers — 360° Spatial Audio — Comfort Design — Durable — Ultra Lightweight — Noise-Cancelling Mic — PC, PS5/PS4, Switch, Xbox - Black
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Tuesday, Mar 10
Color: Black
Size: Wired
Style: Nova 1
Features
- Almighty Audio Custom-designed Nova Acoustic System features best-in class audio for gaming with High Fidelity Drivers. Fully customize your ideal sound experience with a first-in gaming Pro-grade Parametric EQ.
- 360 degree Spatial Audio Immersive surround sound transports you to the gaming world, letting you hear every critical step, reload, or vocal cue to give you an advantage. *Fully compatible with Tempest 3D Audio for PS5 / Microsoft Spatial Sound
- Adjustable for Perfect Fit The ComfortMAX System includes height-adjusting, rotating earcups with AirWeave memory cushion and a stretchy band. The lightweight form of the headset keeps you comfortable no matter how long you play.
- Bidirectional Noise-Cancelling Mic The ClearCast Gen 2 mic silences background noise by up to 25dB on any platform to give you crystal clear comms. Fully retract the mic into the earcup for a sleeker look.
- Multi-Platform Support Easily connect to any gaming console with a 3.5mm jack, such as PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch. Works great with mobile devices as well.
- Easy Settings On-board controls allow convenient volume adjustment and muting on the headset.
Description
Almighty Audio has never been more accessible, as the Arctis Nova 1 combines hardware and software to bring superior sound quality with High Fidelity Drivers, immersive 360° Spatial Audio, and a 10-band Parametric EQ for tons of customization. Bring a noise-cancelling mic to any platform with a comfortable and adjustable, lightweight headset.
Brand: SteelSeries
Color: Black
Ear Placement: Over Ear
Form Factor: Over Ear
Impedance: 36 Ohms
Noise Control: Active Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response: 22000 Hz
Sensitivity: 93 dB
Headphones Jack: 3.5 mm Jack
Model Name: Arctis Nova 1 Multi-System Gaming Headset - Black
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Wireless Communication Technology: Bluetooth
Included Components: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Multi-System Gaming Headset - Black
Age Range (Description): Information Not Available
Material: Memory Foam
Specific Uses For Product: Gaming
Recommended Uses For Product: Gaming, Portable Electronics
Compatible Devices: PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch
Control Type: Volume Control
Cable Feature: Retractable
Item Weight: 0.52 Pounds
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Style: Nova 1
Control Method: Touch
Number of Items: 1
Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver
Earpiece Shape: On-ear
Series Number: 61606
Hardware Interface: 3.5mm Audio
UPC: 850014119713
Input Device Interface: Audio jack
Noise Control Features: active_noise_cancellation_mic
Generation: 1
Supports Bluetooth Technology: No
Special Feature: Gaming
Global Trade Identification Number: 13
Manufacturer: SteelSeries
Product Dimensions: 7.48 x 6.89 x 3.43 inches
Item Weight: 8.3 ounces
Item model number: 61606
Date First Available: August 23, 2022
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Top Amazon Reviews
Color: Black
Size: Wired
Style: Nova 1
Extremely comfy and amazing audio quality! It was everything I've been looking for: Built-in microphone that can retract, comfortable on the ear and head (doesn't cause the "gamer headphone dent"), noise cancelling, simplistic design and affordable! It brings the headphones (can fit all head sizes simply by moving the band) and has its cable to connect. I love how it also came with some stickers which is always a plus. Would definitely recommend to my friends and any other gamers
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2026 by Alexa Alexa
Color: Black
Size: Wired
Style: Nova 1
I’ve been using the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Multi System headset and honestly it surprised me in a good way. The first thing I noticed was how comfortable it is. The ear cushions are soft and it doesn’t clamp too tight, so even after a few hours of gaming or watching videos, my head doesn’t feel sore. Sound quality is clear and balanced. Footsteps and small in game details are easy to hear, which actually gives you an advantage in competitive games. Music sounds clean too, not overly bass heavy but not flat either. It feels well tuned for everyday use, not just gaming. The microphone is another strong point. My voice comes through clearly and teammates have not complained about background noise or distortion. For a headset in this price range, the mic quality is better than expected. What I also like is that it works with different systems without any hassle. I can plug it into my PC or console and it just works. No complicated setup. Overall, it feels like a smart buy if you want something comfortable, reliable, and good sounding without spending a crazy amount of money.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2026 by Mehran
Color: Black
Size: Wired
Style: Nova 1
Bought this instead of a cordless set for use with a living room console setup. The over the ear cups have a very comfortable foam that stays comfortable for long sessions. The set is adjustable for different sized heads and I think it should work for just about anyone. Compared to the Arctis 7p wireless headset, they improved some controls. The 7p set has a volume control on the back of the left can which sometimes experiences unintended adjustments when resting my head on my headrest. This doesn’t happen on the Arctis 1. The cord is just long enough to connect to my controller. Sound quality is good, too
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Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2026 by MA from PA
Color: Black
Size: Wired
Style: Nova 1
the quality of the headphones are amazing. use them for playing call of duty, I can hear everything. the only thing is the mic on the headphones do work but people can barley hear you speak. not worth $55, being as though the mic barely works and they are not wireless, but they are very comfortable and sound amazing.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2026 by Amazon Customer
Color: Black
Size: Wired
Style: Arctis 3
As you read this review please note the headset was in excellent condition at the time it broke with no user related damage. Also, my experience during this entire communication process with Steel Series is that they will respond to your email once per day and not on the weekends. I bought this product in June 2021 and it broke early Oct 2021, one ear of the headset and mic no longer work. I purchased an extended warranty and called to make a claim, I was told it was still covered under the manufacturer one year warranty and I would need to go thru them. Contacted product support on the Amazon site and advised I wanted to pursue a warranty claim. Spent 30 minutes in an online chat with someone trying to fix the device to no avail. Was told I would need to go directly thru the Steel Series website. Spent half an hour online with Steel Series going thru the same process of attempts to fix the device, still doesn't work. I was advised I would need to submit pictures of each earpiece, mic, headset, serial# and original receipt to make a warranty claim. I sent screenshots of everything but the Steel Series rep indicated they were unable to view the screenshots so I had to resend it in a PDF document. Once that was done I was given a link to submit a warranty claim. You're required to break the headset apart in very specific ways or per Steel Series directions you risk voiding the warranty claim. (or you can send the headset back to Steel Series at your own expense and maybe/maybe not you'll get reimbursed that cost) I think I'm pretty strong but it's not easy to break them the way they ask, I had someone else try too. I advised Steel Series I was having trouble breaking them. I finally managed to break it but it snapped in a different area than the very specific way they advise you to or risk voiding the warranty. Then I had to send pictures of each broken piece. This time you can't use a PDF because it's too big for the space you need to upload it to, one space for each picture. Back to the screenshots which apparently now work for this part of the process. Then I got a an email saying I needed to send them a video of the product. Steel Series advised that they don't have enough data space for me to download a video and can't view a google link so I need to create a You Tube account or Vimeo account in order to send them the video. I responded asking where in the directions it indicated I need to send a video and what was wrong with the pictures I sent. I also indicated that I thought their process seemed designed to discourage warranty claims. I received a response saying - "The video is needed because our system is requesting it for further verification. If you are unable to provide it to us please let me us know so I can close this ticket accordingly." So, I guess I should just take a video without knowing what was wrong with the pictures and cross my fingers that Steel series now finds my submission acceptable??? I asked for a Supervisor to call me. No response. I sent another request for a Supervisor to contact me. I received a response to that email that my request had been escalated. Then I received the following. Thanks for reaching out to us. I read up on issue in the thread. I am one of the leads in the department. Video verification of destruction is something that our process requires. This part is important, and we really want to get you verified and get you your code for the new headset so that you will be able to get back to gaming, that we all love to do :). Please be sure to complete the video verification step, as not completing this will lead to denial of the warranty claim. Still no feedback on what was wrong with the pictures to ensure I accurately capture the information they want in the video. Still no call from a Supervisor. No ability to submit a video unless you're interested in creating a YouTube account for yourself and I assume uploading your video to YouTube for anyone to see??? I don't know if that's right because I don't have a YouTube account or have any interest in creating one. I sent a response again asking to speak with a Supervisor. I received a response from the same party that Steel Series only communicates through email. (As I noted at the top - they only communicate once a day, this has been going on for almost two weeks). I called and spoke with customer service at the extended warranty provider that I purchased from and explained what was going on. The party I spoke with agreed with my opinion that Steel Series appears to make it much more challenging than would be reasonably required to make a warranty claim and they were kind enough to honor the warranty at 100%. They gave me a prepaid label to send back the headset. When I told them I had destroyed the headset at the direction of Steel Series it got a little problematic but we were able to work it out and I have since been refunded the full cost of the headset by the extended warranty provider. The entire phone call with the extended warranty company took a half hour. They indicated they would be giving Amazon feedback on Steel Series warranty claim process, I hope they do. Still waiting to hear back from a Supervisor at Steel Series...........
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Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2021 by Jeanne Miller
Color: Black
Size: Wired
Style: Nova 1
These things are beast mode, sound quality is amazing, battery life is fantastic Pro: Easy to setup Distance from PC to work is great, walked in the kitchen and still heard everything crystal clear 2 rooms away Easy to adjust volume and mic, and the size and fit was great for my big head. Cons: Expensive, but worth it.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2026 by Rodney Rose
Color: Black
Size: Wired
Style: Nova 1
I love steelseries. Although I do believe the sound quality of their entry level headphones have degraded with each iteration, Artis 3 used to be better, and siberia used to be even better. But compared to other headphones i prefer their sound signature, as they are soothing, not to sibilant. The cable is long enough, although it does twist and tangle. Connets well, color is accurate, and pretty lightweight, and really comfortable, more than other headsets I believe, the band style helps the comfort.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2026 by Alok Dwivedi
Color: Black
Size: Wired
Style: Nova 1
The sound quality is nice, and the headphones are comfortable with good noise cancellation, but the mic attachment was missing from my box.
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2026 by Jennifer Smith