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Spec rows match the archived launch page.","status":"Maker page read 2026-10-21 lists the wired Arctis Nova 3 with a $99.99 MSRP and the colours Black, White, Lavender, Aqua and Fortnite Edition. The US store shows it out of stock with a notify-me form. It is not marked discontinued","markets":"US storefront price in USD. The archived EU storefront page of 2022-08-23 shows 109,99 EUR","sidetone":"Maker page: set and save primary headset sound settings, such as equalizer and mic sidetone, inside the Engine app"}},{"url":"https://downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-11","fields":["manual_url","mute_button","headband_type","earpad_replaceable","user_replaceable_parts","model_numbers","mute_indicator","microphone_count","other_certifications","analog_connectors"],"notes":{"headband_type":"Overview item 1: Elastic Headband. Perfect Fit page: adjust the position of the elastic headband for tension and flex.","earpad_replaceable":"Overview marks the AirWeave ear cushions with an asterisk: find accessories and replacement parts at steelseries.com.","user_replaceable_parts":"Asterisked parts: elastic headband, ear cushions and the three cables.","model_numbers":"Regulatory page prints Model No. HS-00024.","mute_indicator":"Overview item 4 is the Microphone Mute LED. In the diagram it sits on the tip of the microphone boom. Item 7 is a separate mute button on the ear cup","microphone_count":"Overview lists one microphone, item 3 Retractable ClearCast Microphone. No other microphone is named","other_certifications":"Regulatory pages 22 to 25: EU Declaration of Conformity (RoHS 2.0, EMC, LVD), REACH statement, UK Declaration of Conformity, FCC Part 15 Class B statement, Canada ICES-003 Class B, Japan VCCI-B, Korea certification R-R-SS4-HS-00024, ACMA, India, Turkey and China RoHS statements. These are maker declarations. No FCC ID is printed","analog_connectors":"Setup page 6: 3.5 mm connection for an Xbox controller uses the USB-C to 3.5 mm analog cable. The guide does not name the pole count. See the Xbox support article"}},{"url":"https://steelseries.com/press/121-steelseries-introduces-arctis-nova-7-heir-one-best-selling-gaming-headsets","kind":"press_release","accessed":"2026-10-11","fields":["announce_date","release_date","launch_price_usd","launch_price_eur"],"notes":{"release_date":"Release dated August 23, 2022 introduces the Nova 7, Nova 3 and Nova 1. They are available at SteelSeries.com and retailers. The archived maker page of the same day shows the Nova 3 for sale.","launch_price_usd":"Arctis Nova 3 US $99.99 MSRP. Excludes tax.","launch_price_eur":"Arctis Nova 3 EMEA 109.99 EUR."}},{"url":"https://basic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-3/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-11","fields":["form_factor","wearing_style","eq_bands","earpad_replaceable"],"notes":{"form_factor":"Spec table: Design Over-ear.","eq_bands":"Review: the SteelSeries software has a 10-band EQ.","earpad_replaceable":"Review: all cables and the soft AirWeave Memory Foam ear pads are removable and can be replaced."}},{"url":"https://www.pcworld.com/article/1363182/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-gaming-headset-review.html","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-11","fields":["anc","ear_cups_swivel"],"notes":{"anc":"Review: no active noise cancellation to speak of, only the slightest passive barrier.","ear_cups_swivel":"Review: fully swiveling earcups."}},{"url":"https://www.multitronic.fi/en/products/1288241/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-gaming-headset--black","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-11","fields":["back_type","cable_connector_headset_side","cable_length_m","usb_connector"],"notes":{"back_type":"Retailer description: 40 mm neodymium drivers housed in a closed-back acoustic system for passive noise isolation.","cable_connector_headset_side":"Retailer listing: USB Type-C connector. The headset side connector is the USB-C jack in the product guide.","cable_length_m":"Longest supplied cable is the 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A adapter and extension cable. The main and analog cables are 1.2 m.","usb_connector":"USB-C jack on the headset, per the product guide overview."}},{"url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZWMYHCT","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-11","fields":["gtins"],"notes":{"gtins":"Amazon US listing for model 61631 gives UPC 850014119768."}},{"url":"https://support.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/8599313013517-Does-Arctis-Nova-3-sound-better-than-Arctis-Nova-1","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-21","fields":["sidetone","firmware_updatable","onboard_eq"],"notes":{"sidetone":"Support article lists sidetone control as a Nova 3 feature next to custom EQ adjustments, firmware updates and RGB lighting","firmware_updatable":"Support article lists firmware updates as a Nova 3 feature. A related support article is titled Do I need to update the firmware on my Arctis Nova 3","onboard_eq":"Support article describes the Nova 3 as software-based audio control with custom EQ adjustments through Sonar and GG. The Nova 1 is the model that works without software. SoundGuys says EQ cannot be changed on Steam Deck or Switch"}},{"url":"https://support.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/8600584347533-Does-the-Arctis-Nova-3-work-with-Xbox","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-21","fields":["platform_connections","passive_wired_listening","analog_connectors"],"notes":{"platform_connections":"Xbox works through the controller's 3.5 mm headset jack with the included USB-C to 3.5 mm cable. The article says you can use audio and microphone features on Xbox","passive_wired_listening":"In 3.5 mm mode the headset functions as a standard analog headset. RGB and all USB-based features are unavailable, so the headset gets no power from this connection. The headset has no battery","analog_connectors":"One 3.5 mm plug carries stereo audio and the microphone to the Xbox controller jack, which takes four contacts (TRRS). The article does not name the pole count"}},{"url":"https://support.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/221391568-Warranty-Policy-How-do-I-claim-my-warranty-and-what-does-it-cover","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-21","fields":["warranty_years"],"notes":{"warranty_years":"SteelSeries Global Warranty Commitment: EU products carry a 2-year minimum from the date of purchase. North America and APAC include at least 1 year of limited warranty. 1 year is stored as the minimum for the US launch market. Terms in the article apply to purchases made through SteelSeries.com"}},{"url":"https://www.soundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-21","fields":["foldable","measured_frequency_response_notes","mute_indicator","sidetone","sidetone_adjustable","game_chat_mix","onboard_eq","firmware_updatable","headband_material","frame_material","ear_cup_material","earpad_inner_dimensions_mm"],"notes":{"foldable":"Review: swivel the ear cups for fit, then fold the headphones flat for storage","measured_frequency_response_notes":"Review updated 2025-03-06. SoundGuys lab frequency response chart compared with its consumer target curve. No numeric deviations are published","mute_indicator":"Mute button on the back of the left ear cup. The LED on the microphone is red when muted","sidetone":"Headset comes out of the box with sidetone on. Sidetone can be adjusted in SteelSeries GG","sidetone_adjustable":"GG lets you adjust the sidetone and mic volume","game_chat_mix":"Sonar section of GG adjusts game, chat and microphone volume in software. The headset has no ChatMix dial","onboard_eq":"On Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch the author cannot change EQ with any software, so the EQ lives in GG on the PC and is not stored in the headset","firmware_updatable":"GG is where you find firmware updates for the headset if any come out","headband_material":"Fabric suspension strap that keeps the head off the headband frame. The maker guide calls it an Elastic Headband","frame_material":"Plastic build that feels sturdy, with a sturdy frame of the headband. The review does not name a metal part","ear_cup_material":"Ear cups are made of a more rubbery plastic that shows scratches clearly","earpad_inner_dimensions_mm":"Spec table: Ear pad interior 8.5 x 9.5 cm. The page does not name the axes. Stored as width 85 mm and height 95 mm, since an ear opening is taller than wide. Depth is not stated"}},{"url":"https://www.techpowerup.com/review/steelseries-arctis-nova-3/1.html","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-21","fields":["driver_type","max_sample_rate_khz","max_bit_depth_bits"],"notes":{"driver_type":"Specifications list: Drivers 40-mm dynamic (neodymium magnet)","max_sample_rate_khz":"Specifications list: DAC 24-bit/96 kHz. The maker pages do not state a sample rate. RTINGS lists 24-bit 48 kHz only as its test setting","max_bit_depth_bits":"Specifications list: DAC 24-bit/96 kHz"}},{"url":"https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-nova-3","kind":"measurement","accessed":"2026-10-21","fields":["driver_type","firmware_updatable"],"notes":{"driver_type":"Public header of the review, Methodology v1.5: Transducer Dynamic. 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