I’m Buying These Headphones for My Gamer Thanks to This Deep Black Friday Discount

Ready or not, Black Friday is just about here. And Black Friday deals are already popping up on the regular.Here at CNET, we offer our services as dedicated deal finders, scouring the market to curate the best offers for you. We recently spotted some of our favorite gaming headsets on sale at Amazon, some of them for more than half off. We don’t know if these prices will last all the way to Black Friday itself, so if you see something you like, we suggest grabbing it sooner rather than later.

Right now, several SteelSeries’ most popular gaming headsets are seeing nice discounts. I’ve highlighted some of the best offers below, including the ones in my own cart right now, but be sure to check out the Amazon page to see all the options.

First up, the headset in my cart right now as as a holiday gift for my discerning teenage son is the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3x wireless gaming headset, currently down to just $90, a $20 savings. Arctis Nova 3x comes in blue, black or white and is compatible with Xbox, PC, PS5, Switch and mobile and has a whopping 40-hour battery life. They are lightweight and have a stretchy headband for added comfort.

If you want to go pro, check out the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro wireless headset, down to $290 from $380. That’s nearly $100 off a multi-platform compatible headset good for Xbox, Switch, PS5, PS4, PC and mobile. This headset was our sibling site, PCMag’s top pick for best overall gaming headphones. It boasts active noise cancellation, 360-degree spatial audio and a ClearCast Gen 2 mic. Only the black variant is currently on sale at this big of a discount.

Essentially a more affordable version of the above, the Arctis Nova Pro wired headset for Xbox is down to $150, which is $100 off the regular price of $250. This one also got PCMag’s seal of approval for best wired gaming headphones.

Buyers should note that a few of the headsets on sale are renewed, so be sure to double check before buying. We’ve also rounded up the best Black Friday headphone deals if you’re in the market for something for an audiophile near you.

Why this deal matters

Gaming headphones come in a wide range of styles and price points, but the best ones factor in three key components: sound quality, battery life and comfort — those all-night gaming sessions pretty much demand it. Over the years, we’ve tested a ton of brands, and SteelSeries frequently comes out on top, especially for PC and Xbox users. Being able to pick up a pair at a discount makes it a great opportunity to gift or grab a new headset that delivers on comfort, sound and quality.