SteelSeries is a Danish manufacturer of gaming peripherals and accessories for PC and console platforms, with a focus on competitive gaming and esports hardware. Founded in 2001, the company designs hardware across several engineering disciplines: audio and acoustic engineering for headsets and speakers, keyboard and switch technology, mouse and sensor technology, and controller design, along with optimisation of hardware for competitive and esports play. The company is headquartered in Denmark and operates globally.
Its product range covers headsets, keyboards, mice, mousepads, controllers and speakers. The mousepad category traces back to the company's origins under the Icemat name. Headsets are positioned for use by professional esports athletes as well as casual gamers, while keyboards and mice are designed for competitive play.
SteelSeries states that it has been at the forefront of competitive gaming since 2001 and that it serves billions of gamers worldwide. It reports a mission of helping gamers play like stars and of pushing professional gaming further, with a reputation built on tournament-grade quality and technology intended to give players a competitive edge. The company operates across the gaming, esports and consumer electronics verticals.
