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Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro is similar to the other Elgato Gaming products in many ways, but it also has significant improvements.
PCIe Card
Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro connects to your computer using a PCIe (PCI Express) slot.
It supports a PCIe 2.0 or higher (x1/x4/x8/x16) slot.
Other Elgato Gaming products use USB 2.0.
Instant Gameview
Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro allows for Instant Gameview - an instant preview on the computer monitor to reflect what you see in game including your reactions on webcam and live commentary.
With Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro, you can expect that absolute lowest delay between game and preview.
Elgato Game Capture HD and Elgato Game Capture HD60 do not have Instant Gameview.
Master Copy
Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro supports Master Copy - no matter what resolution you stream, you can simultaneously save a full resolution 1080p 60fps recording of the raw gameplay, at up to 60Mbps.
Elgato Game Capture HD and Elgato Game Capture HD60 can also record in great quality while you stream, but the maximum bitrate is not as high as Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro.
Product Comparison Chart
Here is a detailed comparison between Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro and the other Elgato Gaming products. HD.
| HD60 Pro | HD60 | GCHD | |
| 1080p Capture with 60 fps | Yes | Yes | No |
| PlayStation 4, Xbox Input (HDMI) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PS3 / Retro Gaming Input (A/V In) | No | No | Yes |
| Unlimited Capture to your computer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flashback Recording | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stream Command | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Instant Gameview | Yes | No | No |
| Technical Specifications | |||
| Interface | PCIe x1 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Input | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360 & Wii U (unencrypted HDMI) | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360 & Wii U (unencrypted HDMI) | PlayStation 4, Xbox One & Xbox 360 (unencrypted HDMI), PlayStation 3 (A/V In) |
| Output | HDMI (lag-free pass-through) | HDMI (pass-through) | HDMI (pass-through) |
| Supported Resolutions | 1080p60, 1080p30, 1080i, 720p60, 720p30, 576p, 576i, 480p | 1080p60, 1080p30, 1080i, 720p60, 720p30, 576p, 576i, 480p | 1080p60 (simultaneous 60fps pass through and 30 fps capture), 1080p30, 1080i, 720p (60 or 30 fps capture), 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i. 240i via composite or S-Video. |
| Maximum Recording Bitrate | 60 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 30 Mbps |
| Dimensions | 22 x 56 x 14 mm / 4.8 x 2.2 x 0.55 in | 112 x 75 x 19 mm / 4.4 x 3 x 0.75 in | 73 x 24 x 109 mm / 2.9 x 1.0 x 4.3 in |
| Weight | 102 g / 3.6 oz | 106 g / 3.7 oz | 142 g / 5 oz |
| System Requirements | |||
| PC | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (or later) 4 GB RAM, PCIe x1/x4/x8/x16 slot | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (or later) 4 GB RAM, built-in USB 2.0 port | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (or later) 4 GB RAM, built-in USB 2.0 port |
| Mac | Not Available for Mac | OS X 10.9 (or later), 4 GB RAM, built-in USB 2.0 port | OS X 10.9 (or later), 4 GB RAM, built-in USB 2.0 port |
| Processor | 2nd generation Intel Core i5 (i5 2xxx or comparable) | 2nd generation Intel Core i5 (i5 2xxx or comparable) | 2 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo (or comparable) |
| Stream Command | 2nd generation Intel Core i7 (i7 2xxx or comparable) | 2nd generation Intel Core i7 (i7 2xxx or comparable) | 2nd generation Intel Core i7 (i7 2xxx or comparable) |
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