--- product_id: 178734942 title: "Creative Labs Sound Blaster G3 Portable Gaming USB DAC AMP" brand: "creative" price: "16423 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Creative" url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/178734942-creative-labs-sound-blaster-g3-portable-gaming-usb-dac-amp store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # Studio-grade headphone amp (up to 300Ω) Driverless USB-C plug & play GameVoice Mix for perfect chat/game balance Creative Labs Sound Blaster G3 Portable Gaming USB DAC AMP **Brand:** creative **Price:** 16423 som **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Elevate your game audio instantly—because average sound is so last season! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Creative Labs Sound Blaster G3 Portable Gaming USB DAC AMP by creative - **How much does it cost?** 16423 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/178734942-creative-labs-sound-blaster-g3-portable-gaming-usb-dac-amp) ## Best For - creative enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted creative brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pro-Grade Audio Power:** Amplifies studio-quality sound for headphones up to 300Ω, transforming your gaming audio experience. - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Instant driverless USB-C connection for PS4, Switch, PC & Mac—no setup fuss. - • **Mobile App Customization:** Fine-tune EQ, mic monitoring, and volume on-the-fly via Sound Blaster Command app—stay in the game, stay in control. - • **Crystal Clear Communication:** GameVoice Mix lets you effortlessly balance game audio and chat without leaving your screen. - • **Intuitive On-Device Controls:** Independent volume and mic controls with mute switch for seamless, one-handed adjustments. ## Overview The Creative Sound Blaster G3 is a compact, driverless USB-C DAC and headphone amplifier designed for PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac. It delivers studio-grade audio with a 300Ω headphone amp, features GameVoice Mix for seamless game/chat balance, and offers intuitive physical controls plus mobile app customization. Perfect for gamers and streamers seeking a plug-and-play upgrade with crystal-clear mic quality and on-the-fly audio adjustments. ## Description Product description 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. Driverless Audio Upgrade USB-C plug-and-play audio upgrade for gaming consoles with USB audio. There’s absolutely no fiddling with extra settings or installation to get started. 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. Ace your game with ease One Hand. All Controls The Sound Blaster G3 provides direct access to the independent mic and volume controls on each side of the device. While you’re busy maneuvering in-game with one hand on the controller, you can make mic and volume adjustments instinctively on the other with just a single hand grip! Hear and Be Heard with Mic-monitoring Hate it when you are chatting with the team, but you can’t tell if you sound too soft or too loud? Simply switch on the mic-monitoring feature via the mobile app, and control how you want to be heard, while hearing yourself. And when communications are unnecessary, simply mute your mic directly via the switch on the Sound Blaster G3. On-The-Fly Mobile Remote Without having to unplug or exit your game, remotely control your sound settings through the Creative mobile app on your phone. Make instantaneous bass and treble adjustments, further customize your Footsteps Enhancer mode, or even adjust your volume and mic controls when your Sound Blaster G3 is out of reach – all you need is Bluetooth connectivity. Perfect for both work and play The Sound Blaster G3 doubles up as great add-on to improve your conference calls and making sure that you sound more professional while communicating clearly all the time. Features like CrystalVoice lets you hear and be heard clearly with background noise reduction and acoustic echo cancellation. 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. ## Features - CREATIVE LABS SOUND BLASTER G3 PORTABLE GAMING USB DAC AMP ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B081ZN9K2M | | Audio Output Mode | Surround | | Best Sellers Rank | #6,567 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #660 in PlayStation 4 Games, Consoles & Accessories #1,513 in Nintendo Switch Consoles, Games & Accessories #1,761 in PC Games & Accessories | | Brand | Creative | | Built-In Media | Item | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Gaming Console, Smartphone, Tablet | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 612 Reviews | | Hardware Connectivity | USB | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Hardware Platform | Headphones, nintendo switch, playstation 4 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.51"L x 5.12"W x 0.98"H | | Item Weight | 100 Grams | | Manufacturer | Creative Labs | | Maximum Sample Rate | 96 KHz | | Mfr Part Number | SB1830 | | Model Name | Sound Blaster G3 | | Model Number | [SB-G3] | | Platform | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 120 dB | | Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5 1 | | UPC | 054651192966 | ## Product Details - **Audio Output Mode:** Surround - **Brand:** Creative - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Gaming Console, Smartphone, Tablet - **Hardware Interface:** USB - **Platform:** Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows ## Images ![Creative Labs Sound Blaster G3 Portable Gaming USB DAC AMP - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510xnlupk6L.jpg) ![Creative Labs Sound Blaster G3 Portable Gaming USB DAC AMP - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71AL7kI2b6L.jpg) ![Creative Labs Sound Blaster G3 Portable Gaming USB DAC AMP - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715q-BoDF2L.jpg) ![Creative Labs Sound Blaster G3 Portable Gaming USB DAC AMP - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61znBXCckFL.jpg) ![Creative Labs Sound Blaster G3 Portable Gaming USB DAC AMP - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717l3FGdcxL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the internal dac chip used is it Sabre or other?** A: I'm sorry but i think creative is mistaken on what they did when they provided you an answer earlier. ;-) I read that the G5 uses a Cirrus Logic CS4398, and that the CS43131 is used in the G6. Creative states that they use the CS4398 for the G5 this on the G5 product page at amazon.ca, and also at the product page at the Creative site if you look it up... ;-) "Audiophile-grade Headphone Amplifier The G5 is not just a 24-bit/192kHz, 120dB USB DAC. With a Texas Instruments TPA6120A2 headphone amplifier with a low output impedance of 2.2Ω, the G5 is capable of driving headphones of up to 600Ω impedance as well as sensitive in-ear monitors in the market today. This pocket-sized external gaming sound card also supports high-resolution audio playback of up to 24-bit/192kHz, thanks to its Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC, which has a Signal-to-Noise Ratio of 120dB." Cheers. **Q: Is there a proper ps4 update for this product?? I read in the reviews below and there are issues.does anyone have a good setting for black ops4 ps4** A: I’m still working on this. It’s pretty much trial and error with the eq. I did boost a lot on the mid range to hear footsteps more and put the surround on “narrow”. I think that’s key as you don’t want a wide sound stage. It will make enemies sound further that where the are. My best suggestion is to hook it up on PC but have the optical run from your PS4. From there I went into the software to manually tweet the eq in a solo match. I tried the scout mode and it was a little too much and it will lower some parts of the game that you need to hear. It depends on the headphones you are using as well and what frequencies it automatically boosts. **Q: Will the g3 soundblaster card work with the arctis 7 using a 4 pole to 3 pole adapter?** A: The headset jack of the Creative Sound Blaster G3 is already 4-pole, hence you will not need any adapter if the headset is already using a standard 4-pole connection. **Q: Hi, can this improve my conference call audio quality?** A: The Sound Blaster G3 is a highly versatile accessory that's perfect for work and play. It can improve your audio for your conference calls or while gaming. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by B***K on March 20, 2021* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***R on November 30, 2020* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***. on March 27, 2023* ## Frequently Bought Together - Creative Sound Blaster G3 USB-C External Gaming USB DAC and Amp for PS4, Nintendo Switch, Ft. 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