SteelSeries’ new Nova 7 Wireless actually costs less than the Xbox Series S

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The barrier to entry for SteelSeries’ flagship wireless gaming headset, the Nova Pro Wireless, is quite high at $350. That price will likely be worth it to some people, but if you’re cool with getting just a fraction of that headset’s features in a $179.99 package, the Nova 7 Wireless has your name on it. It’s missing swappable batteries, active noise cancellation, and the handy wireless base station for making quick adjustments. But it keeps some of the Nova Pro Wireless’ most important features, like the simultaneous multisource audio coming in from Bluetooth and its 2.4GHz USB-C audio transmitter.

Along with some even more affordable wired headsets that SteelSeries is announcing today, the Nova 7 riffs on the Pro’s refreshed design, which make its gaming headsets look more like slickly designed regular headphones. Each has an elastic band for head support, extendable side arms, and ear pads that seem comfy.

Focusing on the Nova 7 Wireless, each ear cup hosts plenty of buttons, dials, and more. On the left, there’s a volume dial, a mute button, and a 3.5mm port for connecting the included audio cable. That’s also where you’ll find the retractable microphone. Over on the right, there’s a USB-C charging port, a dial to adjust the mixing of chat and game audio, one button to pair and control Bluetooth devices with, and a power button.

With the included USB-C to USB-A adapter, the Nova 7 Wireless is compatible with a wide range of platforms, ranging from Sony PlayStation and Xbox consoles to Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS, Oculus Quest 2, Android, and USB-C-based iPads. SteelSeries is releasing PlayStation and Xbox-focused versions (the Nova 7P and Nova 7X, respectively) that are identical in design, features, and price, save