SteelSeries Arctis 9X Xbox One Wireless Headset - Black

No, the game audio and chat audio are fully wireless with no need to connect any wires to a controller or even the Xbox itself. Setup is as simple as taking the headset out of the box, putting it in pairing mode, and pressing the connect button on the Xbox. That’s it!

The Arctis 9X was developed with Microsoft to include technology that allows the headset to connect directly to the Xbox without any dongle or transmitter. This provides the same convenient wireless functionality of the Xbox controller and with an equally simple setup.

The Arctis 9X builds on everything that’s great about the Arctis 7, from the sound quality and microphone clarity to the comfort and high end materials. But the Arctis 9X was built specifically for Xbox with the integrated Xbox wireless audio and dual wireless functionality with Bluetooth.

It does include Bluetooth, but this is not the wireless method used for gaming. Rather, the Arctis 9X features a dual-wireless system where its direct Xbox Wireless connection is used for gaming while Bluetooth is used to connect to mobile devices. The best part of this system is that audio from both wireless connections can be used simultaneously. So while gaming on the Xbox you can also be listening to music, chatting with friends on Discord, or taking a phone call.

The design of the 9X headband, ear cushions, and speaker drivers are the same as the Arctis 7 2019 Edition. 

 But, of course, the Arctis 9X was made specifically for Xbox. The major differences in features are:

- Wireless Xbox compatibility for both game AND chat audio

- Bluetooth

- The Xbox will power on when you turn on your 9X!

The Arctis 9X supports all surround sound types on Xbox.

Yes, the Arctis 9X has onboard memory and will keep your audio settings while using it on the Xbox.

The Arctis 9X can connect to your PC via Bluetooth or an Xbox Wireless dongle (sold separately) but will not be able to use ChatMix. 

To connect using Bluetooth:

• With the headset powered on, press and hold the Bluetooth button 08 for 6 seconds. The headset LED will rapidly blink blue.
• In your device’s Bluetooth settings, scan for available devices and select ’Arctis 9X’

To connect using Xbox Wireless:

• With the headset off, press and hold the Arctis 9X power button for 6 seconds.  The LED will blink white, meaning the headset is in pairing mode
• Follow the instructions on your Xbox Wireless Dongle user manual to complete pairing

With the headset OFF, press and hold the power button for 15-seconds until the LED begins to blink white.  It should now be unpaired with your old Xbox and ready for pairing with your new Xbox. 

Solid Green: The battery is 50-100% full

Solid Yellow: The battery is 20-49% full

Solid Red: The battery is 10-19% full

Blinking Red: The battery is 1-9% full

Blinking Blue: You are connected to Bluetooth

Blinking White: Your headset is currently trying to pair to the Xbox