SteelSeries Arctis 3 All-Platform Gaming Headset Instruction Guide
- June 3, 2024
- SteelSeries
Table of Contents
SteelSeries Arctis 3 All-Platform Gaming Headset
Specifications
- BRAND: SteelSeries
- COMPATIBILITY: pc, PlayStation, Xbox one, Nintendo switch
- HEADPHONE SENSITIVITY: 98 dB
- SERIES: Arctis
- ITEM MODEL NUMBER: 61503
- HARDWARE PLATFORM: Gaming Console, PC, Xbox one
- OPERATING SYSTEM: Xbox one
- ITEM WEIGHT: 4 ounces
- PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 7.93 x 7.08 x 3.58 inches
- ITEM DIMENSIONS LXWXH: 7.93 x 7.08 x 3.58 inches
- COLOR: Black
- BATTERIES: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required.
Introduction
Users must adjust Sony PS5 settings to disable Sony 3D Audio and then raise the default volume to 100% in order to achieve the best PS5 compatibility. Designed to work on every gaming platform, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, with greater sound, comfort, and style using detachable 3.5-millimeter wires. The discord certified clear cast microphone, widely regarded as the best in gaming, offers studio-caliber voice clarity and background noise cancellation. With the s1 speaker drivers, which are designed to deliver audio with extremely low distortion so you can hear every detail, sound is your competitive advantage. Play all day long with air weave ear cushions made of athletic performance fabric that keeps your ears dry and cool.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- Headset
- Main Cable (1.2m)
SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY
- PC / MAC / MOBILE / PS4 / XBOX ONE / VR
- PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Ski Goggle Headband
- Main Headset Cable (1,2 m)
- Dual 3.5mm Extension Cable (1,8 m)
- Airweave Ear Cushion
- Retractable Microphone
- Microphone Mute Button
- Volume Control
- Main Cable Jack
- Headphone Share Jack
SETUP
MICROPHONE
Position the microphone close to the corner of your mouth with the flat surface facing you.
SKI GOGGLE HEADBAND
FAQs
What’s the difference between it and console edition****
Console edition only includes the 4-pole cable and doesn’t include the longer dual 3.5 cable used for PC gaming. Otherwise, the specs and drivers are the same.
does it work with ps4?****
As long as you have the ones compatible with PC and PS4.
Will this work on the Xbox 360?****
it says it should and all the software says it does.
Just ordered the Arctis 3(all platform edition) & they don’t work at all on my ps4. I plugged them into my controller & I get no sound, nothing at all****
The only thing I can think of is to make sure your volume is up. I know it seems obvious but on my arctis 7, I have my pc volume on max, and my volume dial on about half. That’s all I can really say, since I don’t have a ps4.
Is the quality the same with these and the console edition? I bought the console edition and I game on pc lol.****
The quality and headset are the same. The only difference is the cables it comes with.
does the arctis 3 have surround sound with all platforms?****
No, this product only supports Windows Sonic Surround Sound. So, for XB1 and Windows 10 PCs you will have surround sound, but other consoles will not.
How does the arctis 3 (wired) sound with an android phone?****
Very quiet. I tried taking a phone call on them once and it was hard to hear the other person.
I can’t get this to work on my PC. What outlets on the computer do the two cables get plugged in to?****
the Y Splitter goes where your Motherboard on the Back of UR PC if you plug in front panel will sound Bad but Plug behind PC in the Light Green And Pink colored outlets don’t use USB use the Y splitter, that the question I was going to ask because for some reason my front panel headset to plug it don’t want to work, plus the sound when using the Y splitter will offer the Dual Channel meaning Left And Right better experience when Gaming.
Is this product wireless?****
No. Both Arctis 3 & 5 are wired. Arctis 7 (2019 edition) is an excellent choice for wireless!
How’s the gaming sound quality for shooters games and sound control?****
Great sound quality. I stream COD daily & I love that I can hear everything crystal clear during gameplay.
Will this work with an oculus quest?****
I have no idea if the Quest has a USB connector it would work but the dongle has a twelve-inch chord on it.
does 7.1 work on Xbox?****
I use this for ps4 and they are amazing! Not sure about Xbox. I’m pretty sure they have a version that works for it if not these. Price and quality is spot on
Am I able to change the earcups?****
No.
Can you hear yourself through the headset playing ps4?****
No, there is no echo in the background. Clear sound works well.
Do they work/have a long enough cable that will reach the switch from where the person is sitting, in TV mode?****
The cable is not long enough for this.