Once it was connected to both, I couldn’t listen to one without the other.Īt one point, my son was gaming on the PC with me on the Xbox, and no matter how many ways I tried to unpair the headset, I was stuck listening to both platforms. This is where the device became a nightmare. I had intended to use the headset for the Series X only, but because of my router location and connectivity issues, I decided to switch to a PC, because I really did enjoy the Arctis 9X. Every time you turn on the headset, it boots up the Xbox, and you can hear everything on the console, even if it’s the PC you’re aiming to use. Though the SteelSeries Arctis 9X is PC compatible, it is not designed to be connected to both platforms at once. The issue that comes into play is if you decide to connect the headset to your Xbox AND PC.

I never felt the pressure from the band on my head or had any issues with sore ears after a lengthy Fortnite session. With fabric AirWeave ear cushions and the famous SteelSeries strap-like band, the Arctix 9X can be worn for hours with no issue. The comfort alone makes this headset worth the price. If you are properly set up for an Xbox wireless headset, the SteelSeries Arctis 9X will suit your needs well. The ability to grab your headset when you’re on the go, and not have to worry about forgetting or losing a little-but vital-piece of tech makes life so much easier. When the Xbox technology works the way, it should, I absolutely prefer the dongle-less route. The SteelSeries support team notes, “The frequency that this technology operates on can experience minor interference that becomes more noticeable while using a wireless headset such as the 9X.” “…there is no need for cables or a dongle, making it a truly wireless experience”īecause the headset is set up directly through Xbox Wireless connectivity, there is no need for cables or a dongle, making it a truly wireless experience aside from the included USB charging cable. Though this issue doesn’t fall on SteelSeries, it is definitely something to look into if you’re buying a wireless headset for Xbox.

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