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Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC

AudezeGaming headset

Maxwell 2 ANC

Released July 2026.1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker store lists the product from 17 July 2026. The Xbox version was announced as coming soon at launch and is now sold. Last checked 14 October 2026.

Form factor
Over-ear
Audio connections
Analog, USB, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Battery life (claimed, max)
40h

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General

Series
Maxwell1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Product title Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Gaming Headset. The standard Maxwell 2 is a separate product without ANC.
Model numbers
208-MW-1130-01, 207-MW-1130-01, P004139, P0041381Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker store SKUs: PlayStation 208-MW-1130-01, Xbox 207-MW-1130-01. The P-numbers are the manufacturer codes at Scan UK.3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/audeze-maxwell-2-anc-for-playstation-planar-magnetic-anc-gaming-headset-with-slam-technologyRead 14 October 2026Manufacturer codes at Scan UK: P004139 for the PlayStation edition and P004138 for the Xbox edition.
GTIN / EAN
819343015646, 8193430156601Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker store variant barcodes: 819343015646 PlayStation, 819343015660 Xbox.3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/audeze-maxwell-2-anc-for-playstation-planar-magnetic-anc-gaming-headset-with-slam-technologyRead 14 October 2026Scan UK GTINs: 819343015646 for P004139 PlayStation and 819343015660 for P004138 Xbox. They match the maker store barcodes.
Announced
Not available
Status
Available1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker store shows both versions in stock.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$4291Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker store price 429 USD for PlayStation and 449 USD for Xbox. USD before sales tax. PC and Mac are covered by both editions.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Gaming1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Design

Form factor
Over-ear1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026
Ear cup enclosure
Closed1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026
Wearing style
Headband2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Getting Started: headband strap on posts on both sides of the headband.
Folding
Not available
Swivelling ear cups
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available

Drivers and sound

Driver type
Planar magnetic1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: planar magnetic, Fluxor magnet array, Uniforce diaphragm, 90 mm.
Driver size
90mm1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026
Drivers per side
Not available
Diaphragm material
Not available
Magnet
Neodymium N501Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min10 HzMax50 kHz1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 10 Hz to 50 kHz. Acoustic driver specification.
Wireless audio transmission band
Not available
Impedance (passive when specified)
Not available
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
Not available
Sensitivity reference
Not available
THD (claimed)
0.1%1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Published as < 0.1% at 100 dB.
Max input power
Not available
Max digital audio sample rate
96kHz1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Versatile Connectivity: up to 24 bit and 96 kHz over the USB-C wireless dongle and USB-C wired connections.
Max digital audio bit depth
24bits1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Versatile Connectivity: up to 24 bit and 96 kHz over the USB-C wireless dongle and USB-C wired connections.
DAC
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Onboard EQ
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Equalization Presets and Programming: six on-board presets and four programmable slots.
Custom EQ bands
106Reviewgamerevolution.com/review/984908-audeze-maxwell-2-anc-review-wireless-gaming-headseRead 14 October 2026Pros list: ten-band EQ customization.
EQ presets
Audeze, Treble Boost, Bass Boost, Immersive, Competition, Footsteps2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Equalization Presets and Programming: Audeze, Treble Boost, Bass Boost, Immersive, Competition and Footsteps. Four programmable slots are separate.
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

Spatial audio support
Dolby Atmos, Tempest 3D1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Dolby Atmos or Tempest 3D. Dolby Atmos applies to PC and Xbox, Tempest 3D to PlayStation. The page says only the Xbox version includes a free Dolby Access licence. That edition difference is not stored.
Spatial audio licence included
Not available
Head tracking
Yes1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Integrated self-calibrating head tracking in supported applications.

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling
Yes1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Active Noise Cancellation up to 35 dB with Transparency Mode.
ANC type
Hybrid5Press articleheadphones.com/blogs/announcements/audeze-maxwell-2-anc-launches-today-heres-what-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 2026Audeze launch text: industry-leading hybrid active noise cancellation with transparency mode. The Gadgeteer repeats hybrid ANC. The microphone layout of the ANC system is not published.
ANC microphones
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Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
35dB1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Published as up to 35 dB. Audeze adds that results vary with fit, firmware and environment.
Transparency mode
Yes1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Transparency Mode.
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available

Measured

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Frequency response notes
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Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Mic quality notes
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Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio
Not available
Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
Not available
Measured battery life
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Battery life (measured, max)
Not available
Clamping force
Not available
Weight (measured)
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Microphone

Microphone
Detachable boom1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: boom microphone, detachable, hypercardioid, with an internal mic for chat.
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
Hypercardioid1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: boom microphone, detachable, hypercardioid, with an internal mic for chat.
Voice microphones
Not available
Total microphones
Not available
Mic frequency response
Not available
Mic sensitivity
Not available
Mic signal-to-noise
Not available
Mic sample rate
Not available
Mic noise reduction
AI1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026FILTER AI noise removal. Beamforming line: physical and AI noise reduction.
Flip to mute
Not available
Mute button
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Getting Started: toggle switch at the bottom of the right ear cup. It is a switch and not a push button.
Mute indicator
Not available
Sidetone
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Sidetone page: the Game/Chat wheel adjusts the gain. Zero turns it off. The AINR button also toggles it.
Adjustable sidetone
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Sidetone page: the Game/Chat wheel adjusts the gain. Zero turns it off.
Foam microphone windscreen
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Microphones page: foam pop filter preinstalled on the boom mic, removable and replaceable.

Connectivity

Audio connections
Analog, USB, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: wireless USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3, wired digital USB-C, wired analog 3.5 mm TRRS active.
Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRRS1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Wired analog 3.5 mm TRRS active. A 3.5 mm TRRS cable of 1.2 m is in the box.
Cable connector on headset
3.5 mm2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wired Connections: AUX port at the bottom of the headset is one of two 3.5 mm ports. The other is for the boom mic.
Longest included cable
1.5m1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Package list: longest cable is the USB-C to USB-C cable of 1.5 m.
Headset USB plug or port
USB-C1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026USB-C cable and USB-C wireless dongle in the box.
Audio over USB-C cable
Yes1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Wired digital USB-C with dual audio endpoints and game chat mix.
Passive wired listening
No1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: wired analog 3.5 mm TRRS active. The manual says the headset switches to AUX mode with the cable. The page does not say the headset works unpowered.
Wireless receiver
Included1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026USB-C wireless dongle in the box.
Wireless receiver connector
USB-C1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026USB-C wireless dongle. The USB-C to USB-A adapter cable in the box covers USB-A ports.
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Bluetooth
5.31Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth 5.3. Supports Auracast, LE Audio, LC3, LC3plus, LDAC, AAC, SBC and Multipoint.
Bluetooth codecs
LC3, LC3plus, LDAC, AAC, SBC1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: LC3, LC3plus, LDAC, AAC and SBC listed.
LE Audio
Yes1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: LE Audio listed.
Auracast
Yes1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Versatile Connectivity: Bluetooth supports Auracast.
Bluetooth multipoint
Yes1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Multipoint listed.
Multipoint devices
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Paired devices remembered
Not available
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Connection Priority: two wireless sources cannot play at the same time. Bluetooth is generally preferred, with automatic switching.
Fast pairing
Microsoft Swift Pair2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth Connection: supports Swift Pair on Windows.
Base station
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Latency

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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility

Compatible platforms
Windows, macOS, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, SteamOS, iOS, Android1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Compatibility table: PC and Mac, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, iOS and Android. Steam Deck from the manual. Console editions differ and the variant rows hold the split.
Connection per platform
PlatformConnection
Windows2.4 GHz
WindowsUSB
WindowsAnalog
macOS2.4 GHz
macOSUSB
macOSAnalog
Nintendo Switch2.4 GHz
Nintendo SwitchBluetooth
Nintendo SwitchUSB
Nintendo SwitchAnalog
iOS2.4 GHz
iOSBluetooth
iOSUSB
iOSAnalog
Android2.4 GHz
AndroidBluetooth
AndroidUSB
AndroidAnalog
Source1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Compatibility table for PC, Mac, Switch, iOS and Android. Console routes are left out of the shared base because the edition varies. No microphone flags are inferred. iOS devices with a Lightning port need a certified adapter.
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery capacity
1,800mAh1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: lithium-polymer, 1800 mAh.
Swappable battery
Not available
Batteries included
Not available
Claimed battery life
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothNo40
BluetoothYes35
Source1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications tab: ANC off 40 h and ANC on 35 h, tested over Bluetooth with continuous playback and pink noise at 80 dBA. Another block on the same page still shows over 80 hours, which is the standard Maxwell 2 claim.
Battery life (claimed, max)
40h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
35h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
40h
Charging port
USB-C1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Fast charge: USB-C, 5 V and 1.8 A maximum, 25 percent in 20 minutes, full charge 2 hours.
Full charge time
120min1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Fast charge: USB-C, 5 V and 1.8 A maximum, 25 percent in 20 minutes, full charge 2 hours. The 25 percent in 20 minutes claim is not stored as a quick charge claim because it gives no playback time.
Quick charge time
Not available
Quick charge playback
Not available
Use while charging
Not available
Charging dock or stand
Not available

Controls

Controls
Buttons, Volume wheel, Chat mix wheel2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Controls page: power button, volume wheel, Game/Chat wheel, ANC button and mute switch.
Volume control
Wheel2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Equalization page: volume wheel, press once to cycle EQ presets.
Game and chat mix
Hardware dial2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Game/Chat Mix page: on-board wheel. Supported on PC, macOS and Xbox only. It is not available on PlayStation.
Remappable controls
Not available
Wear detection
Not available
Voice assistant
Not available

Comfort and build

Headband type
Suspension strap2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Getting Started: the headband strap attaches to posts. The product page describes a wide ventilated head strap.
Headband material
Not available
Frame material
Not available
Ear cup material
Not available
Ear pad material
Memory foam1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Comfort, Upgraded: new memory foam earpads. The cover material is not stated.
Replaceable ear pads
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Customization: detachable magnetic ear pads.
Ear pad attachment
Magnetic2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Customization: detachable magnetic ear pads.
Ear pad opening
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Ear pads, Ear cup covers2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Customization: magnetic ear pads and magnetic ear cup covers including ReSkin.

Software

Companion app
Audeze app1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026The Audeze App: download for Windows, Mac, iOS or Android.
App platforms
Windows, macOS, iOS, Android1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026The Audeze App: download for Windows, Mac, iOS or Android.
User firmware updates
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Firmware Updates: through the Audeze app on PC and macOS. Not available on iOS or Android.

Dimensions and weight

Headset weight
560g(1.2 lb)1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 560 g. The page does not say whether the detachable microphone is included. Unqualified maker weight, not independently weighed.
Headset dimensions
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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
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FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
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In the box

In the box
Maxwell 2 ANC headset, Detachable boom mic with pop filter, USB-C wireless dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable (1.5m), USB-C to USB-A adapter cable (0.3m), 3.5mm TRRS analog cable (1.2m)1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Package Includes list for both editions.
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-C to USB-C1.51
USB-C to USB-A adapter0.31
3.5mm TRRS analog1.21
Source1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Package Includes: USB-C to USB-C 1.5 m, USB-C to USB-A adapter cable 0.3 m, 3.5 mm TRRS analog 1.2 m.
Carrying case
None7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/audeze/maxwell-2-ancRead 14 October 2026Public verdict for travel: it does not come with a carrying case. Only the public verdict text was used.

Warranty

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Model numberGTINLaunch price (US)Compatible platforms
208-MW-1130-01819343015646$429Windows, macOS, PS5, Nintendo Switch, SteamOS, iOS, Android
207-MW-1130-01819343015660$449Windows, macOS, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, SteamOS, iOS, Android

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