The supplied USB and 3.5mm cables were also used to connect it to my gaming PC and tested with Doom Eternal and Age of Empires IV as well as general audio listening via Spotify, YouTube, and Netflix. To test the advertised compatibility with PlayStation and PC, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro was connected to a PlayStation 5 both separately and in conjunction with the Xbox Series X (using the second USB output in the DAC), again using the supplied USB and 3.5mm cables, and tested with Ghost of Tsushima and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. We tested the unit by using it as a primary headset for an Xbox Series X, using the supplied USB and 3.5mm audio cables which came in the box, and tested with several games including Minecraft, Forza Horizon 5, Sniper Elite 5, Strange Brigade and Yakuza: Like A Dragon. How we tested the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro for Xbox (There is a dedicated PS5 version of the Nova Pro, so that'll be the one threatening those on our best PS5 headset list.) The PC sound was as good as the Xbox, however, making this especially appealing for anyone running both the Microsoft platforms, or anyone looking for a multi-functional PC headset for gaming. The audio quality on the PlayStation 5 was not quite as good as on the Xbox or PC in my testing – it lacked the same depth and richness – but was still more than decent. In fact, I was able to connect an Xbox Series X and a PlayStation 5 simultaneously (there are even two USB cables in the box) to the DAC and switch between inputs – essentially allowing one headset to be used for both consoles without having to plug in or reconnect anything else when switching between them. I can confirm from the testing we did that the Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro For Xbox is, as advertised, also compatible with PC and PlayStation 5. The DAC was pretty straightforward to use and I liked the fact that once I set things like the EQ (which can be fine-tuned across a number of frequencies), volume, and chat mix how I liked them, they stayed set, even after the unit was turned off. While the headset is comfortable to wear, regrettably the leatherette-type material for the earcup cushions feels extremely thin and I am concerned it will eventually split or degrade, especially under heavy use. Other sounds were reproduced extremely clearly and distinctly, including dialogue, in-game audio cues, and ambient sounds such as rainfall in open-world games like Ghost of Tsushima. I was impressed with the bass levels too, being deep enough to provide the "oomph" I like from the assorted explosions and gunfire-related events one encounters in the likes of Sniper Elite 5 and Doom Eternal, but not overwhelming the rest of the audio experience either. The sound quality and depth, both in stereo and surround modes, was just superb, being clear, rich, and detailed on both Xbox and PC. I can confidently say the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro for Xbox gave an outstanding account of itself during our testing and is easily one of the best Xbox Series X headsets and best Xbox One headsets on the market right now. (Image credit: Future/Royce Wilson) Performance
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