# SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds The text version of the iDevice Guide at https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap. Same data as the page, last updated 2026-11-01. > Gaming earbuds with a USB-C 2.4GHz dongle for PS5, Xbox, Switch and PC, plus Bluetooth 5.3 for your phone. Up to 10 hours per charge, 40 with the case, and a Qi wireless charging case. - Status: On sale - List price: $199.99 (The official starting price.) - Released Oct 29, 2024 (source: [SteelSeries](https://steelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctis)) - Guide: https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap - Last updated: 2026-11-01 ## Can it do this? - **How long does the battery last?** Up to 10 hours per charge and 40 hours with the case, on 2.4GHz with noise cancelling off. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#can-how-long-does-the-battery-last)) - **What does it cost?** It costs $199.99. That is the list price. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#can-what-does-it-cost)) - **Can it get wet — shower, pool, swimming?** Yes for sweat and rain, but not for the shower. Its rating is IP55. It is rated for splashes, not immersion. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#can-can-it-get-wet-shower-pool-swimming)) - **Does it work with my phone?** Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#can-does-it-work-with-my-phone)) - **How heavy is it?** It weighs 5.3g. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#can-how-heavy-is-it)) - **Does it have noise cancelling?** Yes, it cancels noise. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#can-does-it-have-noise-cancelling)) - **How does it connect?** It connects over Bluetooth. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#can-how-does-it-connect)) ## Works with Earbuds that work with iPhone and Android. - **Do the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds work with Android?** Works. Yes, Arctis GameBuds works with the Arctis Companion app on your phone. Source: [SteelSeries](https://steelseries.com/blog/how-to-use-the-arctis-companion-app-with-gamebuds-1190). Checked 2026-10-21. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#q-android)) - **Do the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds support Companion app / settings?** Works. Yes, the Arctis Companion app is available on Android and iPhone. Source: [SteelSeries](https://steelseries.com/blog/how-to-use-the-arctis-companion-app-with-gamebuds-1190). Checked 2026-10-21. - **Do the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds work with iPhone?** Works. Yes, Arctis GameBuds works with the Arctis Companion app on your phone. Source: [SteelSeries](https://steelseries.com/blog/how-to-use-the-arctis-companion-app-with-gamebuds-1190). Checked 2026-10-21. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#q-iphone)) - **Do the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds work with Windows PC?** Works. Yes. The Arctis GameBuds USB-C dongle is plug-and-play on a PC. Source: [SteelSeries](https://steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds). Checked 2026-11-01. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#q-windows-pc)) ## Questions ### How much do the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds cost? $199.99 at SteelSeries' US store, for the PlayStation or the Xbox edition. They launched in North America at $159.99. Source: [SteelSeries](https://steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds?color=black&primaryPlatform=ps5). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#faq-how-much-do-the-steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-cost)) ### Which Bluetooth codecs do they support? SBC only, over Bluetooth 5.3. There is no AAC or LDAC. Source: [SteelSeries](https://steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds?color=black&primaryPlatform=ps5). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#faq-which-bluetooth-codecs-do-they-support)) ### Do the Arctis GameBuds work with PS5? Yes. Plug the USB-C dongle into the PS5 for a 2.4GHz link. Bluetooth earbuds cannot connect to a PS5 on their own, which is why the dongle is in the box. Tempest 3D audio is supported. Source: [SteelSeries](https://steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds?color=black&primaryPlatform=ps5). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#faq-do-the-arctis-gamebuds-work-with-ps5)) ### Do the Arctis GameBuds work with Xbox? Only the Xbox edition. SteelSeries says Xbox support requires the Arctis GameBuds for Xbox, and that edition's dongle also plugs into a PS5, PC and Switch. Source: [SteelSeries](https://steelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctis). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#faqs-do-the-arctis-gamebuds-work-with-xbox)) ### How do I switch between the dongle and Bluetooth? Triple tap the earbud. It moves between the 2.4GHz link and Bluetooth. Source: [SteelSeries](https://steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds?color=black&primaryPlatform=ps5). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#faqs-how-do-i-switch-between-the-dongle-and-bluetooth)) ### How long does the battery last? Up to 10 hours per charge and up to 40 hours with the case, measured on 2.4GHz with noise cancelling off. A full charge takes 90 minutes. Source: [SteelSeries](https://steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds?color=black&primaryPlatform=ps5). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#faqs-how-long-does-the-battery-last)) ### Do they fast charge? Yes. 15 minutes over USB-C gives 3 hours of play. Source: [SteelSeries](https://steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds?color=black&primaryPlatform=ps5). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#faqs-do-they-fast-charge)) ### Does the case charge wirelessly? Yes. The case charges on a Qi wireless charger or with the included USB-C cable, and it holds the dongle too. Source: [SteelSeries](https://steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds?color=black&primaryPlatform=ps5). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap#faqs-does-the-case-charge-wirelessly)) --- Source: iDevice (https://idevice.com). Every spec, rumor and grade above links to where it came from. Full Guide: https://idevice.com/earbuds/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds/roadmap. This file: https://idevice.com/guide-text/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds.md. ## Questions and answers ### Using it **Does it have noise cancelling?** Yes, it cancels noise. Source: SteelSeries **What does it cost?** It costs $199.99. That is the list price. Source: SteelSeries **Does it work with my phone?** Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone. Source: SteelSeries **How heavy is it?** It weighs 5.3g. Source: SteelSeries **How does it connect?** It connects over Bluetooth. Source: SteelSeries ### Water **Can it get wet — shower, pool, swimming?** Yes for sweat and rain, but not for the shower. Its rating is IP55. It is rated for splashes, not immersion. Source: SteelSeries ### Price and models **Is there a newer one?** No. The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds is the current model. Source: iDevice ### In the box **What's in the box?** Pair of earbuds, USB-C wireless dongle, Qi wireless charging case, USB-C to USB-A adapter, USB-C to USB-A charging cable, Silicone ear tips, Regulatory booklet. Source: [SteelSeries](https://steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds?color=black&primaryPlatform=ps5)