SteelSeries' flagship wireless gaming headset ships with the GameDAC Gen 2 base station, the most cable-heavy headset hub on the market in 2022. The base station handles two simultaneous USB-C source inputs (PC + PlayStation 5, switchable via the OLED display), a 3.5mm line-in for an Xbox or Switch dock audio chat cable, and a 3.5mm line-out feeding a separate analog source like powered speakers. On the headset itself you get a USB-C charge port for the hot-swappable battery and a 3.5mm TRRS jack for wired listening when the wireless battery dies. The 2.4GHz Quantum 2.0 wireless link runs between headset and base station; there is no optical TOSLINK input on this Nova-generation base station (a change from the older Arctis Pro Wireless).
SteelSeries flagship wireless headset with GameDAC base station — 2x USB-C in, 2x 3.5mm jacks, hot-swappable battery.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- SteelSeries
- Release Year
- 2022
- Model Number
- HS-00018 (PC/PS), HS-00026 (Xbox)
- Category
- Gaming Headset
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB Type-C (USB 2.0) | 2 | USB-C (base station — PC + console) | Two host inputs on the base station for simultaneous PC + console connection. USB 2.0 audio only. |
| 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) | 2 | Line In + Line Out (base station, 3.5mm) | Line In accepts an analog source (e.g., Xbox/Switch dock chat cable); Line Out feeds external speakers or a secondary headphone. |
| USB Type-C (USB 2.0) | 1 | USB-C (headset charge port) | Charges the active hot-swap battery directly. USB 2.0, audio not supported wired from the headset USB-C. |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | 3.5mm headset jack (headset) | Wired listening with built-in mic when battery is empty. TRRS for standard 4-pole headset cables. |
Notes & Compatibility
The base station is the user-facing cable hub: PC and console plug in via USB-C, an analog source can feed Line In, and a separate analog output (speakers/secondary headphones) runs from Line Out. The 2.4GHz Quantum 2.0 wireless transceiver lives inside the base station — there is no separate dongle to model. On the headset itself the 3.5mm TRRS jack accepts a standard headset cable for wired use when the second hot-swap battery is charging. Note: the Xbox variant’s first USB-C port is locked to Xbox consoles, and unlike the older Arctis Pro Wireless this Nova-generation base station does NOT include an optical TOSLINK input.
