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SteelSeries Prime aims to remove bells and whistles, but keeps the RGB

Chris Burns | May 25, 2021

The folks at SteelSeries wanted to create a gaming mouse that appeared to remove the "bells and whistles that can get in the way." As such, they've created the Prime line. The SteelSeries Prime lineup was released this week in several forms - three mice and a pair of headphones. There's the SteelSeries Prime, a mouse, Prime+ with customization options, Prime Wireless (a wireless mouse), and Arctis Prime - the headphones.

SteelSeries Rival 5 budget gaming mouse packs custom keys and RGB

Chris Davies | May 11, 2021

SteelSeries has added a new gaming mouse to its line-up, and while you might normally expect that to come with a hefty price tag, the Rival 5 bucks that trend. Promising a more ergonomic design for comfier extended play, plus nine buttons - including quick action keys - the Rival 5 is half the price or less of rival gaming mice.

SteelSeries Nimbus+ Apple MFi controller arrives with clickable joysticks

Brittany A. Roston | May 12, 2020

SteelSeries has announced an updated version of the Nimbus controller for iOS devices that it launched in 2015. The new Nimbus Plus ("Nimbus+") model builds upon the original, adding new features like clickable joysticks, which will make the controller more useful for playing a number of games like Fortnite on iPad. The model is being sold by Apple initially and will arrive through SteelSeries soon.

SteelSeries Arctis 1 headset brings wireless chat to Nintendo Switch

Eric Abent | Sep 3, 2019

SteelSeries today announced a new wireless headset called the Arctis 1, and its main draw is that it can work with a variety of platforms including the Nintendo Switch. Using wireless headsets with the Switch is generally not something one can do - though the Joy-Con controllers connect to the Switch via Bluetooth, the Switch doesn't support wireless headsets using the same technology.

SteelSeries Stratus Duo full-size controller supports mobile, VR, and PC

Brittany A. Roston | Jan 29, 2019

SteelSeries has revealed Stratus Duo, a new full-size Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless controller designed for mobile platforms, Oculus Go, Samsung Gear, and PC. The controller targets gamers who need something more substantial than a touchscreen or mini game pad, instead offering plug-and-play functionality alongside a design similar to gaming console controllers.

SteelSeries Arctis 3 with wired, Bluetooth audio gets 2019 upgrades

Brittany A. Roston | Sep 19, 2018

SteelSeries has updated its Arctis 3 gaming headset, which includes wired and Bluetooth connectivity, to include new audio and comfort enhancements. The headset is particularly suitable for use with the Nintendo Switch, enabling owners to connect the headset to the console using the wired connection and to the Nintendo Switch Online app using the Bluetooth connection.

PUBG SteelSeries accessories revealed

Chris Burns | Mar 23, 2018

SteelSeries PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG) accessories were announced today in a real power move by both companies. This accessory release will basically plant PUBG branding and imagery on already-nice SteelSeries devices and peripherals of many sorts, but it's going to be super neat. This is one part of the one-year Anniversary Celebration of PUBG, with both companies giving away a bunch of SteelSeries stuff, PUBG stuff, codes, and whatnot.

Do we need RGB mousepads? SteelSeries QcK Prism says yes

Eric Abent | Apr 26, 2017

Once upon a time, the mousepad was a relatively simple product that didn't need to draw a lot of attention. With the rise of RGB PC accessories, though, nothing is safe. Indeed, manufacturers have begun adding RGB functionality to everything they can, and SteelSeries is joining the ranks of those who have decided that mousepads need to light up too.

SteelSeries Nimbus: a wireless game controller for new Apple TV

Adam Westlake | Sep 11, 2015

Those looking forward to playing games on the new Apple TV will be happy to hear they won't be restricted to using the motion sensing Siri Remote that comes included. Gaming accessories maker SteelSeries has just announced Nimbus, a wireless Bluetooth console-style controller that's compatible with the new Apple TV. Echoing the design of the Xbox One controller, the Nimbus features standard layout of twin analog sticks, a D-pad, four face buttons, and four shoulder buttons.

Eye-tracking hits AAA gaming with Assassin’s Creed

Chris Burns | Feb 5, 2015

This week the folks at SteelSeries have announced that their Tobii eye-tracking system will be used to track the eyes of gamers playing Assassin's Creed Rogue on the PC. Released last year for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 (at the same time as Assassin's Creed Unity, Assassin's Creed Rogue will employ eye-tracking technology to allow the user to work with an "infinite screen." Your view will center wherever your eyes do so gaze - left, right, up, down, or anywhere you peek in-between.

SteelSeries Sentry Eye Tracker streaming here at CES 2015

JC Torres | Jan 4, 2015

CES is a place for everyone, whether you're a smartphone aficionado, a TV nut, or even a pro gamer. Making it's way to CES 2015 is SteelSeries' Sentry, its eye tracking accessory co-developed by Tobii who has its own EyeX tracking technology. This peripheral was designed to help pro gamers make the best out of their training sessions, but this time SteelSeries is revealing a slightly odd new feature to the system, allowing even streaming viewers to see what a player is looking at.

SteelSeries Stratus XL is a larger wireless controller

JC Torres | Jun 9, 2014

SteelSeries has come out with a new game controller for iOS 7 devices, but this time it's thinking big. The SteelSeries Stratus XL is being billed as a full-sized wireless game controller that aims to deliver maximum control and comfort when playing any of those hundreds of compatible iOS games.