Creative Sound Blaster G3 USB-C External Gaming USB DAC and Amp for PS4, Nintendo Switch, Ft. GameVoice Mix (Audio Balance for Game/Chat), Mic/Vol Control and Mobile App Control, Plug-and-Play

Sound Blaster G3 is the gaming USB DAC you need to ace your game

Portable external console gaming USB-C DAC amp for PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac

If you were a PC user, it would be easy getting a DAC, amp, or sound card to satisfy your audio needs. But why isn't it the same for console users? With 30 years of legacy and technical expertise in PC audio, we are venturing beyond the PC and into gaming consoles, and the Sound Blaster G3 is our answer. Designed to be a fuss-free, driverless audio upgrade for your gaming consoles, the Sound Blaster G3 is meant to provide users with premium gaming features without having to break the bank.

Making our first foray into gaming audio on consoles, we debut our latest GameVoice Mix for game and voice chat balance capability, a customizable EQ preset with custom-tuned Footsteps Enhancer, and on-the-fly audio adjustments without having to exit your game's screen.

If all you have ever known is the default audio on your consoles, try the Sound Blaster G3. We'll let its performance speak for itself.

Control and balance the volume level between two audio sources directly via Sound Blaster G3

Our latest debut – GameVoice Mix

You have that pair of headphones. It’s your absolute favorite, but why do you need to fork out so much more in order to get access to that ONE feature you covet?

The Sound Blaster G3 debuts our latest GameVoice Mix*, a gaming feature often found only in products that are priced at a premium. The G3's GameVoice Mix gives you game audio / chat balance capabilities – all without having to let go of your existing headphones or hurting your wallet.

Without leaving your game screen, our GameVoice Mix volume dial allows you to easily increase your voice chat volume during a raid to hear your team better, or decrease the chatter and amp up your gaming audio during a particularly climatic scene on your game – simply plug in the G3 via the USB-C and Optical / Line-in port to better your gameplay.

*This feature is available for PS5, PS4, PS4 Pro, PC, and Mac only. PS5 requires an additional (not included) HDMI to Optical converter. Our webpage offers the full setup guide for GameVoice Mix on the mentioned platforms for easy reference.

Platform Connectivity

Sound Blaster G3 FAQs

1. Does the Sound Blaster G3 support Windows 7?

No. The Sound Blaster G3 does not support Windows 7. The Sound Blaster G3 supports Windows 11,10, 8.1, and 8.0.

2. You may notice the following issues when performing Windows update: Unable to detect sound card, intermittent sound card detection, audio distortion, audio cuts, other forms of noise such as audio crackling or clipping sounds.

Performing a Windows update increases your CPU usage. In some cases, Windows may temporarily disable the Windows audio component during an update, causing the abovementioned issues. We recommend the following when performing a Windows update: Stop the playback. Allow Windows to complete all the updates, and reboot the system once the updates are completed. Avoid performing any unnecessary background tasks or activities which may require high CPU usage.

3. How do I do a factory reset to my Sound Blaster G3?

While connected to your device, press and hold the EQ button located in the middle of the Sound Blaster G3 for >8 secs. The LED ring will blink red for 5 times, indicating the G3 is reset. Once reset, the Sound Blaster G3 will be reverted back to the default factory settings.

4. Can the Sound Blaster G3 remember a custom EQ in its memory? And can the SBX profile settings be remembered by the Sound Blaster G3?

Yes. The Sound Blaster G3 can remember one EQ preset at a time in its memory. This means it can remember the last used EQ setting upon connecting it to devices such as gaming consoles. The SBX Acoustic Engine profiles, however, can only be configured and saved in the Creative software. This software is available only on PC and Mac platforms.

5. Does the Sound Blaster G3 work with mobile phones?

The Sound Blaster G3 will work with mobile devices with digital audio streaming implemented through its USB-C port, in a manner compliant with the USB Audio Standard. Due to the wide variety of mobile phones and operating systems that may have different implementation of digital audio streaming through USB-C, it is not recommended for you to purchase this with the sole purpose on using it for your mobile devices. You will have to approach your mobile device manufacturer to check if your mobile device is compliant with the USB Audio Standard.

6. Does the Sound Blaster G3 support Xbox?

Audio playback is supported via optical connection while it uses the USB connection for power. However, it does not support voice communications due to Xbox’s system implementation.

7. Does the Sound Blaster G3 support Nintendo Switch?

Yes. Audio playback is available via USB connection in Nintendo Switch. However, voice communications support is limited to certain game titles, and is not available across all titles due to Nintendo Switch's system implementation. Some game titles that have been verified to work with the Sound Blaster G3 include: Fortnite, Paladins, SMITE, and DC Universe Online.