Replacement Headset Cable for SteelSeries Arctis Gaming

Where the original cable usually fails

• Gold-plated 4-conductor plug

  The 3.5mm plug has four conductors, so audio and mic run through one connection. The pins are gold-plated, a practical choice for a plug that gets pushed in and pulled out every session.

• Molded strain relief at both ends

  Ribbed strain relief sits at the plug and at the headset end. It takes the bend so the internal joints do not, and those joints are where most cables give out.

• Flexible matte jacket

  The matte black jacket bends easily and coils loosely to roughly 1.5-2 m. The finish is matte rather than glossy, so it looks clean on a desk and routes without fuss.

Swap it in in a minute

1. 1
   Unplug the old cable

   Grip the plug or the headset connector and pull straight out. Never pull by the wire.

2. 2
   Seat the new headset end

   Line up the headset connector and press until it clicks, with the strain relief sitting flush against the ear cup.

3. 3
   Plug in and test

   Push the gold-plated 3.5mm plug into your PC, console or controller, then check audio and mic before your next match.

Keep the cable working longer

• Pull by the plug

  Hold the connector, not the wire. Pulling the cable is the usual cause of crackles.

• Bend near the ribs

  Keep bends close to the strain relief and let the cable loop loosely.

• Store without tight wraps

  Coil it loosely in a bag or drawer. Tight wraps can crease the jacket over time.