SteelSeries releases update for Arctis 9X headset, includes improvements for Xbox Series X, Series S use

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By Zachary Boddy
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An update to make your SteelSeries Arctis 9X even more remarkable than they already were.

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SteelSeries 9X (Image credit: Windows Central)

What you need to know

  • SteelSeries is a gaming accessory company that makes keyboards, mice, headsets, and more.
  • Their SteelSeries Arctis 9X wireless headset is a premium option built for PC gaming and Xbox Series X|S.
  • SteelSeries is releasing an update for the Arctis 9X headset that includes new features, fixes, and more.
  • The update fixes a glaring issue with the headset and Xbox Series X|S and aims to make the headset more stable overall.

There is a vast world filled with headset manufacturers and gaming accessory companies, but few are as consistent in their quality as SteelSeries. The SteelSeries Arctis 9X wireless gaming headset consistently makes our list for the Best Wireless Headsets for Xbox Series X|S for its battery life, Bluetooth connectivity, and overall quality and feature set. Now, the headset is receiving a new update that comes with a handful of new fixes, including one that should make the headset a much more enjoyable experience when paired with an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S.

The update, which can be installed by connecting your Arctis 9X headset to a PC via USB and using SteelSeries' comprehensive Engine software, includes the following fixes and changes:

  • Fix for Xbox Series X|S use that turned the console off when the headset was turned off
  • Support for Apple Mac computers using Bluetooth
  • Various fixes and stability improvements

If you've been having any problems with the otherwise fantastic Arctis 9X wireless headset, especially when paired to your Xbox Series X|S, be sure to grab the new update as soon as possible. For those who are still on the fence about which headset to get, you can't go wrong with the SteelSeries Arctis 9X, which goes toe-to-toe with our top pick in the Best Headsets for Xbox Series X|S in our SteelSeries Arctis 9X versus LucidSound LS35X guide.

SteelSeries 9XBest with Bluetooth
SteelSeries 9X

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The SteelSeries Arctis 9X is one of the best headsets you can get for Xbox Series X|S, and it works great with other devices with built-in Bluetooth and excellent battery life. A more premium option, but worth every cent.

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Zachary Boddy
Zachary Boddy
Staff Writer

Zachary Boddy (They / Them) is a Staff Writer for Windows Central, primarily focused on covering the latest news in tech and gaming, the best Xbox and PC games, and the most interesting Windows and Xbox hardware. They have been gaming and writing for most of their life starting with the original Xbox, and started out as a freelancer for Windows Central and its sister sites in 2019. Now a full-fledged Staff Writer, Zachary has expanded from only writing about all things Minecraft to covering practically everything on which Windows Central is an expert, especially when it comes to Microsoft. You can find Zachary on Twitter @BoddyZachary.