Elgato offers a comprehensive selection of capture devices, each suited to a particular setup. Below you'll find a summary of their features and suggested uses.
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Game Capture HD60 S
- Works on Windows 10 and macOS (To use Game Capture HD60 S on macOS in 3rd party applications, OBS Link software is required)
- Connects to a computer via USB 3.0
- Captures up to 1080p60
- Gameplay passthrough up to 1080p60
Highlights:
- Instant Gameview Ultra-Low Latency Preview thanks to USB 3.0.
- Multi App Support: use a single Game Capture HD60 S in multiple software applications simultaneously, e.g., stream at a low bit rate with overlays and record a clean version.
Perfect for:
- Recording and streaming Nintendo Switch, Xbox One/S, PlayStation 4, and other sources with a maximum output resolution of 1080p60.
Game Capture HD60 S+
- Works on Windows 10 and macOS
- Connects to a computer via USB 3.0
- Captures up to 1080p60 HDR or 4K30 HDR
- Gameplay passthrough up to 4K60 HDR
Highlights:
- Instant Gameview Ultra Low-Latency Preview thanks to USB 3.0.
- Built-in HDR to SDR tone mapping, so you can play in 4K60 HDR while streaming in SDR.
- Built-in 4K60 to 1080p60 scaling - Play in 4K60 while recording or streaming at 1080p60
Unique feature:
- This device allows a 4K60 HDR signal to pass through the HDMI output unaltered. At the same time, the signal is converted to 1080p60 HDR for recording and streaming via the USB 3.0 output. It's the ideal option if you have a 4K HDR TV and console but don't need or want to capture 4K.
Perfect for:
- Recording and streaming Xbox One S/X or PlayStation 4/Pro.
- Use with Mac computers such as Macbook Pro and iMac.
Game Capture HD60 Pro
- Works with Windows 10
- Connects to a PC via a PCIe 2.0 1x connection
- Captures up to 1080p60
- Gameplay passthrough up to 1080p60
Highlights:
- Instant Gameview Ultra Low Latency preview thanks to the PCIe connection.
- Multi Device compatibility: Multiple Game Capture HD60 Pro can be installed in one PC
- Multi App Support: use a single Game Capture HD60 Pro in multiple software applications simultaneously, e.g., stream at a low bit rate with overlays and record a clean high quality version.
Perfect for:
- Recording and streaming Nintendo Switch, Xbox One/S, PlayStation 4 and other devices with a maximum output of 1080p60.
Game Capture 4K60 Pro MK.2
- Works with Windows 10
- Connects to a PC via a PCIe 2.0 x4 interface
- Captures up to 4K60 HDR or a high frame rate of 1080p240Hz or 1440p144Hz
- Gameplay passthrough up to 4K60 HDR or a high frame rate of 1080p240Hz or 1440p144Hz
Highlights:
- Instant Gameview Low Latency preview thanks to the PCIe connection.
- Built-in HDR to SDR tone mapping, so you can play in 4K60 HDR while streaming in SDR.
- Multi Device compatibility: Multiple Game Capture 4K60 Pro MK.2 can be installed in one PC.
- Multi App Support: use a single Game Capture 4K60 Pro MK.2 in multiple software applications simultaneously, e.g., stream at a low bit rate with overlays and record a clean 4K60 HDR version.
Perfect for:
- Capturing the highest quality 4K60 HDR video from Xbox One X or PlayStation 4 Pro.
- Dual-PC Setups: Game Capture 4K60 Pro MK.2 features an HDMI 2.0 input and output, and is thus capable of capturing and passing through high refresh rate signals such as 1080p240Hz and 1440p144Hz. This makes Game Capture 4K60 Pro MK.2 the ideal choice when using a two-PC streaming setup.
Game Capture 4K60 S+
- Works with Windows 10
- Standalone 4K60 HDR recording to SD card
- Connects to a PC via USB 3.0
- Captures up to 4K60 HDR
- Gameplay passthrough up to 4K60 HDR
Unique feature:
- Game Capture 4K60 S+ can record to a SD card without requiring a PC. It is ideal for when recording video on the go or for recording high quality 4K60 HDR video to SD card when the PC is not powerful enough.
Perfect for:
- Capturing high quality HEVC 4K60 HDR video from Xbox One X or PlayStation 4 Pro.
Cam Link 4K
- Works with Windows 10 and macOS
- Connects to a computer via USB 3.0
- Captures up to 1080p60 or 4K30
- Cam Link 4K does not feature passthrough since it is not required when capturing a camera feed
Perfect for:
- Using your high-quality camera as a webcam: capture the video output of a DSLR, camcorder, action cam and other types of cameras.
Be sure to check our growing list of supported cameras here - https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/cam-link/camera-check.
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We hope this information has helped inform your decision about which capture card is right for you.
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