How To Use Bluetooth Headphones With Your Nintendo Switch

The SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless gaming headset comes with everything you need to have a great experience. It includes a 2.4GHz wireless USB-C transmitter that you plug into the bottom of the Switch handheld, and it connects to the Arctis 1 headset immediately. You can also remove the microphone, which makes for a great experience with all of Nintendo's games. The Arctis 1 Wireless works with the Switch, PS4, PC, and Android devices. There's also an Arctis 1 Wireless for Xbox that works with all of the aforementioned platforms as well as the Xbox One and Xbox Series X.

The Creative BT-W3 is a premium Bluetooth transmitter that works great with the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode and any pair of Bluetooth headphones you own. It supports four different Bluetooth codecs, including a low-latency one that works best for gaming and others that excel with music, movies, and more. The package also comes with a wireless 3.5mm microphone. That means you can plug the wireless transmitter into the bottom of the Switch and the 3.5mm microphone into the Switch's headphone jack to communicate wirelessly with friends in supported games like Fortnite and Smite.

The HomeSpot USB-C Bluetooth transmitter is an Amazon user favourite, with an average 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 1,000 reviews. It features two buttons that help you sync your headphones and switch the codec from low-latency ones to the standard codec most Bluetooth adapters utilize. The HomeSpot transmitter also comes equipped with a built-in microphone that allows for voice chat in Switch games that support it.

Tribit is a great audio company with a host of products you can only find on Amazon. The company's products come with cheap prices, which you might assume means they're low quality; however, you'd be wise to not make that mistake. Tribit's XFree Tune headphones cost less than $40, but they're incredibly comfortable and produce impressive sound; plus, they have a 40-hour battery life. If you're looking for a budget pair of Bluetooth headphones for the Switch, then look no further.

Cowin's headphones are also popular on Amazon, boasting over 30,000 reviews with a rating of 4.5 stars. The pair is worth it for its excellent active noise canceling, 30-hour battery life, and comfortability. If you're looking for a great pair of headphones that'll truly block outside noise, Cowin's E7 has you covered.

Creative's Super X-Fi technology is impressive, making it sound like you're actually listening to external speakers positioned around a room as opposed to a pair of headphones, adding depth and richness to the audio. The SXFI Air utilizes this tech and works great with the Nintendo Switch's Bluetooth transmitters. Whether you're trotting around your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons or soaring through the air in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the sound quality is incredible and brings the game world to life. If you're looking for one of the most unique--and best--audio experiences, then there's no better choice than the SXFI Air.