Elgato Game Capture HD60 S does not have a built-in H.264 encoder chip.
Instead, the fast USB 3.0 connection brings data to your computer, where it is processed, captured and streamed in very high quality H.264 video.
The use of USB 3.0, and the method of allowing the computer to process the video directly, allows Elgato Game Capture HD60 S to offer Instant Gameview.
Since Elgato Game Capture HD60 S relies on your computer to process the video, it has higher System Requirements than some other Elgato Gaming devices.
Products With H.264 Hardware Encoding
Other Elgato Gaming products do have a built-in H.264 encoder, including:
• Elgato Game Capture HD
• Elgato Game Capture HD60
• Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro
However, that encoder varies in output, depending on the product. One way that quality varies is the bit rate, measured in Mbps.
Instead, the fast USB 3.0 connection brings data to your computer, where it is processed, captured and streamed in very high quality H.264 video.
The use of USB 3.0, and the method of allowing the computer to process the video directly, allows Elgato Game Capture HD60 S to offer Instant Gameview.
Since Elgato Game Capture HD60 S relies on your computer to process the video, it has higher System Requirements than some other Elgato Gaming devices.
Products With H.264 Hardware Encoding
Other Elgato Gaming products do have a built-in H.264 encoder, including:
• Elgato Game Capture HD
• Elgato Game Capture HD60
• Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro
However, that encoder varies in output, depending on the product. One way that quality varies is the bit rate, measured in Mbps.