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SteelSeries is one of the most respected names in gaming accessories. The company's Arctis Pro even had us proclaiming that it might be "the best gaming headset ever" a few years ago. Now, you can upgrade your gaming setup at a heavily discounted price.
Whether you're looking for a mouse that lights up in millions of different color combinations or a low-friction keyboard, the SteelSeries Prime Day sale is as cheap as you're likely to see these gaming must-haves. Check out some of our favorite deals available below.
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Gaming headsets
Arctis Nova 5 (was $129.99, now $109.99): In CNET's review of the Arctis Nova 5, reviewer Lori Gunn lauded the headset for its audio quality, battery life and mobile app for audio customization. The Nova 5 isn't quite as advanced as the $180 Nova 7 headset (sadly not discounted for Prime Day), but it's a solid entry-level choice.
Arctis Nova 3 (was $99.99, now $89.38): Another over-ear headset from the Arctis range, the main difference between the Nova 3 and the Nova 5 is that the Nova 3 doesn't have wireless capabilities.
Arctis Nova 1P (was $59.99, now $45.59): This is the cheapest headset in the SteelSeries Prime Day sale, and while it doesn't have wireless audio, CNET's review found that it delivered impressive audio quality and a comfortable fit.
Microphones
There's only one SteelSeries mic currently on sale for Prime Day. The Alias was originally $179.99, but is currently marked down to $149.99. While it's designed for gaming, CNET expert James Bricknell chose the Alias as his favorite microphone for Zoom meetings. "The sound quality is excellent. If you plug your headphones in, you can use the monitoring feature to hear yourself as well as your team," he wrote. "There's also some cool lighting underneath because, at heart, it's a gamer."
Keyboards
Apex Pro Mini (was $179.99, now $128.50): At more than $50 off, this is one of the most significant deals you'll find in the entire SteelSeries sale.
Apex 9 TKL (was $139.99, now $97.03): This is the only TKL model in the SteelSeries sale -- that means "tenkeyless," or a keyboard without a number pad -- and it's significantly marked down from its usual price.
Apex 3 (was $49.99, now $37.49): The Apex 3 made CNET's list of the best gaming keyboards due to its quiet keystrokes, water resistance and cable management.
Mice
Aerox 5 (was $71.99, now $59.99): This gaming mouse can light up in "16.8 million configurable colors," according to the SteelSeries, and it's also rated IP54 splash- and dust-proof.
Aerox 3 Wireless (was $99.99, now $65.55): You'll pay a few dollars more for the Aerox 3, but with that extra money comes lag-free wireless control.
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