CD Projekt Red seem like they’re going all out on Cyberpunk 2077-themed {hardware} this yr, as Steelseries have simply introduced they’re collaborating with the studio on a model new assortment of Cyberpunk 2077 Arctis headsets. Alas, the headsets in query are solely variants of their Arctis 1 Wireless headset relatively than my present best gaming headset champion, the Arctis 7, however should you had been one of many fortunate few to win one of many particular Cyberpunk 2077-themed RTX 2080 graphics cards Nvidia gave away earlier within the yr, then this might be simply the factor to finish your Cyberpunk 2077 element assortment.
It’s not simply headsets that make up Steelseries’ new Cyberpunk 2077 assortment. Along with the 2 Arctis 1 Wireless variants I simply talked about, Steelseries are additionally releasing three Cyberpunk 2077-themed accent packs for his or her top-end Arctis Pro headset, permitting you to customize the look of your present headset with out having to purchase a brand-new one. But extra on these in a minute.
First, let’s have a fast have a look at the 2 Cyberpunk 2077 Arctis 1 Wireless headsets. The first is the Johnny Silverhand Edition for Xbox, which has a flaming purple microphone and a flaming purple skull-demon factor emblazoned on one of many headset ear cups. The high of the scarf additionally has SAMURAI written in huge capital letters. Alas, Keanu Reeves doesn’t function, which is a horrible oversight should you ask me, however hey, not each headset is allowed to be that breathtaking, is it?
Of course, whereas the £110 (US pricing TBC) Johnny Silverhand Edition is technically an Xbox branded headset, it should additionally work with PC because of its bundled USB-C 2.4GHz wi-fi adapter, and accompanying USB-A adapter cable in case your PC doesn’t have a USB-C port. You can use it wired as nicely should you favor, however its Xbox branding does imply it should solely include a mixed 3.5mm audio jack relatively than a correct twin one for utilizing along with your PC.
If there’s a bit an excessive amount of purple on the Johnny Silverhand Edition, although, then you could be higher off going for Steelseries’ second Cyberpunk 2077 headset, the Arctis 1 Wireless Netrunner Edition (pictured above). This altogether yellower model of the Arctis 1 Wireless comes with all the identical fine details because the Johnny Silverhand Edition, reminiscent of a USB-C wi-fi adapter and accompanying USB-A cable – it simply has a barely completely different design (and an enormous Cyberpunk emblem on the highest of the scarf as an alternative of the phrase ‘Samurai’). As a outcome, this one will even price £110 when it goes on sale later this yr, and you’ll signal as much as obtain notifications on after they’ll be accessible over on Steelseries’ web site.
If you’re an present Arctis Pro, Arctis Pro Wireless or Arctis Pro + GameDAC proprietor, alternatively, then you’ll be able to nonetheless cyber up your present headset with one among Steelseries’ new accent packs. These are impressed by the game’s three foremost factions – the Arasaka, Militech and Kang Tao firms – and embrace a ski-goggle headband and two magnetic ear plates. These will price £40 a pop on launch, and can solely be accessible direct from Steelseries’ website.
Here’s what all of them seem like in motion:
I’ve to say the Arasaka one truly seems fairly fetching should you ask me. It’s only a disgrace they’re not appropriate with the Arctis 3, Arctis 5 and Arctis 7 headsets. Will you be Cyberpunk-ing up your Arctis headset in time for the game’s launch in September? Tell us under.
