SteelSeries warranty for gaming
The short version
SteelSeries covers gaming in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is the same as most of the 15 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From SteelSeries's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole product1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the first buyer only and is not transferable; used and refurbished items are not covered.
- A valid proof of purchase is required.
- Cosmetic damage, water damage and abuse are not covered.
How other brands compare for gaming
- 1. Corsair32/100 · Full: 2 years
- 2. HyperX32/100 · Full: 2 years
- 3. PowerA32/100 · Full: 2 years
- 4. Razer32/100 · Full: 2 years
- 5. Turtle Beach32/100 · Full: 2 years
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for gaming.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
- B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
- NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
- TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
Show all 15 stores
- WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
- Electronic ExpressTennessee storesMost items30 days
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
- RC WilleyMountain West storesElectronics30 days from delivery
- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
- GameStopMost items15 days
- CuracaoSouthwest storesGaming consoles, video games and software, car stereo and GPS15 days
- BrandsMart USASoutheast storesGaming consoles, gaming PCs, drones; opened headphones, Apple, Bose and Sonos productsNo returns
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for gaming where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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