For Fortnite specifically, I’ve been very happy with the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.

Why I like it:

• It’s compatible with the Nintendo Switch’s wireless USB headset system
• The small dongle plugs in nicely to the USB-C port on the bottom of the Switch for playing on the go.
• A regular USB-A adapter cable is included so you can plug the USB-C dongle into the docking station of the Nintendo Switch to play with the headset on a TV

Some things to know before buying:

• There is no Bluetooth capability.
• Many Nintendo Switch games do not support voice chat via a USB headset. Fortnite is one of the few exceptions.
• Many first-party Nintendo Switch titles (such as Mario Kart and Splatoon) support voice chat through the Nintendo smartphone app, for which this headset will not work. The headset does have an AUX cable to plug into your phone if it has a jack, but then you won’t be able to hear the game sounds from your TV. There is no “mixing” capability.
• This headset is also compatible with PC, PS4 and certain Android phones with a USB-C port.

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The Dell G3 15.6 Gaming Laptop (model I3590-5988BLK-PUS) isn’t a top-of-the-line gaming rig, but it holds it own and provides great performance for many games. 

For example, I’m able to run Fortnite with all of the setting set to “Epic” (highest) and the game is still very fluid and looks amazing. Unfortunately, at the time of this writing, there is a bug that prevents the FPS from showing in Fortnite, but I would estimate it to be in the 45-55 range.

The F7 key also functions as the “Game Shift” key which kicks up the fan speeds to prevent thermal throttling. The fans are somewhat noisy, so you’ll likely find yourself reaching for headphones if you turn this feature on.

A quick look at the specs:

• Intel Core i5 (Coffee Lake)
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti
• 8GB RAM (2 x 4GB for a dual channel boost)
• 512GB NVMe solid-state drive (with about 480GB available out-of-the-box)

Design

Although the exterior of the laptop is constructed of plastic, it still feels solid and should stand up against the occasional bumps and rigors of transporting it. The exterior has a nice matte finish that helps hide fingerprints.

The keyboard is comfortable for both gaming and typing, with a full numeric keypad on the right. The keyboard also has a blue LED backlight that looks cool, especially at night. The WASD are clearly identified with a border.

Speakers are located on the bottom and, unfortunately, sound a bit tinny and underwhelming. This is yet another reason to use headphones while gaming.

The laptop is a little bulky, weighing about 5 pounds. However, this is expected since it is a gaming machine.

Display

I love the fact that the display has an anti-glare finish while still maintaining a sharp onscreen appearance. The display is IPS and looks great from an angle, with a 1080p 60Hz resolution. I also sometimes “dock” the laptop, using the side USB-C port with a hub that outputs to a 1080p monitor and it runs both displays without an issue.  The default resolution for the display is 1536×864

Battery Life

I can typically get about 2-4 hours of battery life when gaming with this laptop. The charging brick is HUGE, which makes sense as it outputs 180 watts. The USB-C port shows a Power Delivery symbol, but as far as I know, Power Delivery specs max out at 100 watts, so you likely won’t be able to charge and use this laptop at the same time if using a third-party Power Delivery charger.

Setup

Set aside about 2 hours to allow the system to perform all necessary updates, including the Windows updates. There are also several Dell driver updates that the included “Dell Update” program can perform for you. Additionally, there was a system BIOS update that required a manual installation by downloading the update directly from the Dell support website.

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The first thing I noticed about the Corsair Void RGB Elite Wireless headset is that it has some weight to it! It’s not overly heavy, but enough that your neck may get fatigued after wearing it for a couple hours. I also felt like it might fall off my head if I leaned too far forward, but it doesn’t unless I start shaking my head violently in a fit of rage.

The small Corsair logo on both sides of the earphones light up and cycle through a rainbow of LED colors, but other than that, there are not many lighting effects to be seen. If you don’t like the rainbow pattern, you can use the iCue software to set a single color or a different effect (such as pulse).

The microphone flips up (and automatically mutes) and down (to automatically unmute) and can be adjusted as it has some bend to it. A small red LED on the end lets you know when it is muted, as well as a tone or voice prompt (also configurable via the iCue software).

There are two buttons on the headphones: the power button and a mute button. There is also a job dial for adjusting the volume as well as a Micro USB charging port.

Sound Quality

The headset has great sound quality with strong bass so you can really feel those in-game explosions! There are several EQs that can be set via the iCue software, although I found the default settings to be fine.

Microphone performance also seems great as I hear my voice comes through crystal clear, although it could be a smidge louder.

Features

Wireless: The Wireless USB dongle seems to have decent range as I can walk into another room with just a little bit of breakup. Connecting the dongle to my Windows 10 computer automatically detected and installed the basic drivers without needing to install the iCue software (although, you get more customization options with iCue). I tried plugging the dongle into the Nintendo Switch’s dock, but unfortunately it was not detected (nor is it advertised to work with the Switch).

iCue Software: Although the headphones will work without the software, iCue allows you to adjust the lighting effects as well as adjust the EQ settings and update the firmware.

Battery Life

If you turn off the LED lighting with the iCue software, you can get up to 16 hours between charges. Since the battery has no “memory effect,” you can charge the headphones between gaming sessions (before the batteries are completed depleted).

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Design

The first thing that surprised me about this keyboard is the fact that it is not a mechanical keyboard; it’s actually a membrane keyboard. Therefore, while the keys have a good, tactile feel to them as you type, you won’t hear that satisfying “click” that would you typically get with mechanical switches.

This makes the keyboard much quieter and would be well suited for the office if you want a keyboard with some LED bling but you don’t want to distract your coworkers. The keys have a bit of a “squishy” feel to them and may not be preference for all gamers.

Features

Wireless USB: The included USB dongle utilizes Slipstream wireless to greatly reduce latency typically associated with wireless connections. There is a spot on the backside of the keyboard to store the dongle when it is not in use.

Bluetooth: If you’re using the keyboard for non-gaming purposes where latency is not a big deal, the keyboard also has built-in Bluetooth as a second wireless option.

LED Lighting: You can adjust between 10 different lighting patterns by holding down the FN key and pressing a number from 1 to 10 (or type 11 for no lighting). The speed can also be adjusted for many of the patterns by holding down the FN key and pressing the up and down arrows.

1. Spiral Rainbow
2. Rain
3. Rainbow Wave
4. Visor
5. Type Lighting
6. Type Lighting Ripple
7. Color Shift
8. Color Pulse
9. Color Wave
10. Static

iCue software: Corsair’s configuration software allows you to setup the 6 macro keys located on the left-side of the keyboard, as well as adjust the LED lighting. However, the software is not necessary to utilize the RGB lighting effects or to program macros directly on the keyboard.

Dedicated media buttons: There are buttons for muting, volume up and down, stop, play, skip and rewind. These keys work without the need to install the iCue software; in fact, they even work on my Mac computer.

Battery Life

When using wireless, you can achieve up to 175 hours of battery life when the lighting is turned off. At its brightest setting, battery life is reduced to a maximum of 8 hours. Keeping the lighting at its dimmest setting can net up to 35 hours of battery life.

The included Micro USB charging cable allows you to use the keyboard as a wired keyboard while it is charging.

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