In our 10/10 review of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite, Will Judd called it the best headset he's ever tested and praised it for providing "industry-leading or at least competitive quality in almost every element: audio quality, mic quality, comfort, connectivity, design, software, and features."
If you're looking to buy one, you'll need to be ready spend a lot. You can currently pick it up for $599.99 in Black or Sage Gold colorways at a variety of different major retailers, such as the SteelSeries website, Best Buy, or Amazon.
When I tested shipping times, Best Buy seems to be offering the fastest free shipping with a turnaround of only 3 days. The official SteelSeries website offers similar shipping times for $14.99, but its free shipping comes with a 4-8 day window.
Sadly, as of this writing, the headset is out of stock on Amazon for me. While I can place an order, there's no indication of when the headset will actually ship. This appears to vary by your location in the U.S., so just make sure you check shipping times before placing your order.
Wherever you decide to buy the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite, you'll be certain you're getting one of the best gaming headsets available in 2025. Even better, it works on every major platform — so whether you're seeking a top-notch audio experience on PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, or PC, you'll be all set with this bad boy.
When Will the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Go on Sale?
With a price tag that costs more than most modern consoles, you are probably wondering just when this new gaming headset is going to get a discount. While we don't have any concrete details about upcoming discounts, it's probably safe to say we ar still a year or more away from the price coming down on these high-end headphones. With sales like Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days and Black Friday coming up so soon, it's almost certain that we won't see a price drop in 2025 at the very least.
With that in mind, the arrival of a new headset means that older models will potentially get discount this year. The predecessor to the Nova Elite, known as the Arctis Nova Pro headset, is already more than $200 cheaper than the latest in the series even without a discount. We've seen deals on this headset a few times before and expect prices to drop again before then end of the year.
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