This guide will cover setting up the Nintendo Switch with Elgato 4K Pro.
Contents
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Required Items for Setup
The following are required for capturing the Nintendo Switch:
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Dock with power adapter
- Desktop PC with the 4K Pro installed in available PCIe 2.0 or higher (x4/x8/x16) slot.
- 2 x HDMI cables.
- One is provided with 4K Pro.
Setup Steps
1) Navigate to Nintendo Switch System Settings > TV Settings.
2) Set the TV Resolution to 1080p or 720p, set the TV Sound to Stereo, and disable Match TV Power State.
3) Connect your Nintendo Switch Dock to the HDMI In of 4K Pro via an HDMI cable.
4) Connect the HDMI Out of 4K Pro to your TV/Monitor via an HDMI cable.
5) Open the 4K Capture Utility to start capturing right away, or add 4K Pro to your preferred streaming software such as 4K Capture Utility, OBS Studio, Streamlabs Desktop, and more.
4K Capture Utility is available for download at elgato.com.
Using headphones while Switch is docked
The Nintendo Switch will not output game sound over HDMI if headphones are plugged into the headphone port.
Unplug headphones connected to the Switch headphone port to capture game sound via HDMI.
Using headphones and capturing game audio can also be done by using Elgato Chat Link Pro. Learn more about Chat Link Pro here.
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