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Game Capture 4K60 S+ - Xbox Series X/S Setup

The following article is for a product that is now considered Legacy (EOL) status. Because of this, the information below may not match what is possible with current Elgato hardware and software.

This article will guide you on connecting the Xbox Series X/S to the Elgato 4K60 S+.


This guide can be viewed as a video below: 

 

 
 


4K60 S+ connects to the Xbox Series X/S using HDMI.  It can passthrough video to a TV set also using HDMI.  An HDMI cable is included in the box.


 


Inputs and Outputs


 

4K60 S+ has one HDMI input, one HDMI output, one USB output, one power input, and a slot for a SD card


HDMI In

This connects to a game console or other video source.  Signals protected by HDCP can't be used.

 

HDMI Out

This sends the HDMI signal in real time to a TV or display, so you can play your game normally.


USB Out

This USB-C port sends the captured video to your computer via USB 3.x. The USB captured video preview has a latency of around 250 milliseconds (ms). 

 

USB Power adapter

Required to power the 4K60 S+ for both standalone PC free recording to SD card and recording to a PC via USB 3.0

 

SD Card Slot

This allows you to record up to 4K content directly to an SD card of your choice with just the touch of a button.

 


Setup Steps




1) Download and install the 4K Capture Utility software, version 1.7.2 or higher:

https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/downloads

2) Connect your Xbox Series X/S to the HDMI In of 4K60 S+ via an HDMI cable

3) Connect the HDMI Out of 4K60 S+ to your TV or display via an HDMI cable.

 

4) Plug the USB-C cable into the Power In slot on the 4K60 S+ to your compatible wall outlet.


5) To capture video directly onto a PC using the 4K Capture Utility, or stream using software such as OBS Studio, connect a USB cable to the 4K60 S+ USB port labeled 'USB' and connect the other end to a Windows PC. 

 

To record onto SD card, do not connect the USB cable to a Windows PC. 
 

 

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