![]() ![]() It plugs into any compatible games console, such as the PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, or Steam Deck via HDMI input and then outputs via USB-C to USB-A in 1080p60 to devices such as a gaming TV or gaming monitor. The Genki ShadowCast is a full-featured screen capture and mirroring device that’s the size of a typical USB thumb drive. Have you ever wanted a pocket-sized capture card? If so, you can search no longer. While an investment, there’s no denying the quality and versatility here. Should you want to plug into a PC, the capture card features USB 3.0 connectivity and full support for the likes of OBS Studio and direct access to Twitch and YouTube. What’s particularly impressive about the 4K60 S+ is the HEVC chip which allows for lossless encoding for reliable picture quality with little to no artifacts over the native picture. We can only recommend this to seasoned streamers looking for an upgrade or those with serious cash to burn. With its asking price of $399.99 / £389.99 / AU $628, this isn’t going to be the capture card that you start with. These innovations don’t come cheap, though ultimately, that’s what stops the Elgato 4K60 S+ from taking the top spot. However, its biggest selling point is that you can record entirely without a computer, as it can record footage to an SD card. Setup was quick and easy and so far have not run into any issues while testing all sorts scenarios I might use this device for.In terms of raw features and resolution support, the Elgato 4K60 S+ can certainly be considered the best capture card for 4K. I cannot but speak highly enough of this device. Whether you are a gamer or want to stream video from a quality camera, you can do so without giving up on mobility or running into any latency issues. ConclusionsĪfter all the Elgato HD 60s performs perfectly in the field it was built for. when playing on the same computer that you are streaming from, you might want to consider purchasing the PCI express version which has a hardware encoder. If you rely on the codec, however, for eg. For Me, running a two graphics card system, this is not an issue at all as either the Nvidia Quadro or the Nvidia GeForce 950 manage gaming and video compression at the same time quite well. ![]() The very expensive Magewell Dongle can do it but it really is over most people’s budget.Ī bit of a downside is, that the HD 60s does NOT have an encoder running on the device itself, so It will be compressed by using your graphics card. This is in the nature of this concept to not deliver the signal for skype. And as the Elgato is meant to deliver compressed H.264 video, ready for streaming. After doing some more research on this topic, I found Skype only taking uncompressed video signals. Unfortunately, the Elgato does not register as a video device to use with Skype. Initially, I was looking for a device allowing me to stream and to use a better camera for my skype sessions. For capturing a camera signal, this is perfect! What’s missing? To my surprise, there is even an option to change the device’s color profile from a standard (multimedia purposes) to an enhanced color profile, which is more flat-looking but preserves more of the details in shadows and highlights. Its main features are:Īfter checking all the settings and advanced features in the hardware setup, I was pretty amazed by what you can actually change. The Elgato streaming software is pretty intuitive. Surely you can use the Elgato software to stream but I often record from a camera and am super happy with the setup I use with OBS.Īfter the trouble I went through with another device, this quickly raised my level of satisfaction and I was keen on exploring all the HD60S’s features. You go HDMI out to HDMI in on the device, connect the USB cable to your computer and (if you don’t need pass-through to output your signal to another screen) YOU ARE ALREADY DONE!. I was just testing with my Canon G5x (knowing it was set to capture 1080p and 59fps). Done! Setting Up The DeviceĪs for setup, this is as straight as simple as it gets. It just takes just a few minutes of your time, then, perform a reboot when asked to do so. The installation process is simple, easy and hassle free. Installing Driver and SoftwareĪs stated on the package’s quick start guide, I went straight for the Elgato’s website to download the driverdriver and the provided software package. ![]() The USB3 and HDMI cables, as well as an ‘Elgato Gaming’ Sticker, are hidden but you will get there with one flip. Software allows to stream to common video streaming platforms, manage audio and commentary and usage of graphics overlaysĪfter opening the well-designed package, You are immediately presented with the semi-matte device and on the other side of the package has the quick start guide printed right on the package.USB 3.0 Interface (up to 40Mbps for lag free gaming experience). ![]()
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