The wired Arctis Nova Pro offers GameDAC controls, high-resolution audio and cross-platform support at a reduced price, provided buyers can live without wireless freedom.
SteelSeries’ Arctis Nova Pro Wired for Xbox is being promoted in France at €149.99 by Clubic, a notable reduction for a headset that is usually positioned as a premium wired model for desk-based players. The deal is aimed at users who split their time between Xbox and PC and want one headset that can stay permanently connected, with no battery to manage and no need to swap devices each time they change platform. According to product listings from retailers including Best Buy and GameStop, the headset sits at the higher end of SteelSeries’ range and is sold as a multi-system audio solution rather than a simple console accessory.
Its main hardware advantage is the external GameDAC Gen 2, which sits between the source and the headset and is designed to handle audio control and switching. SteelSeries and resellers say it supports a 96kHz/24-bit signal path, while the Sonar software on Windows adds a parametric equaliser and separate mixes for game audio, voice chat and system sounds. The headset also supports 360-degree spatial audio, with compatibility for Microsoft Spatial Sound on Xbox and Tempest 3D Audio on PS5, which makes it a practical option for households that use more than one console or a console and a PC.
The trade-off is straightforward: this is a wired headset built for a fixed setup, not for moving around the room or for portable use. Clubic notes that it is less suitable for sofa gaming at a distance, and it will not travel well beyond the desk. The active noise cancellation found on SteelSeries’ wireless version is not part of this model, although the ClearCast Gen 2 microphone is designed to suppress background noise for voice chat. For buyers who value flexibility above all else, the wireless alternative remains the more versatile choice; for those who want one dependable headset for Xbox and PC at a reduced price, the wired Nova Pro is the more focused buy.
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