This article will guide you on connecting the PlayStation 5 to the Elgato 4K60 S+.
This guide can be viewed as a video below:
Inputs and Outputs
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 raw video to your computer via USB 3.x. This high-speed connection allows for the Instant Gameview low latency preview of the Elgato Game Capture 4K60 S+. The preview will only be delayed by 50-100 milliseconds.
USB Power
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 raw video to your computer via USB 3.x. This high-speed connection allows for the Instant Gameview low latency preview of the Elgato Game Capture 4K60 S+. The preview will only be delayed by 50-100 milliseconds.
USB Power
This allows you to use a wall socket to power your Elgato Game Capture 4K60 S+ via the provided USB/Wall Power Adaptor.
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.
Disable HDCP
Before the PlayStation 5 can be captured, HDCP must be disabled.
1) Connect your Playstation 5 directly to your TV set or display via HDMI, without using Elgato Game Capture 4K60 S+.
2) Visit the Settings > System section of the PlayStation 5 interface, and turn off Enable HDCP.
After that, you can use your Playstation 5 with Elgato Game Capture 4K60 S+.
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 Playstation 5 to the HDMI In of Elgato Game Capture 4K60 S+ via an HDMI cable
3) Connect the HDMI Out of Elgato Game Capture 4K60 S+ to your TV or display via an HDMI cable.
Plug the USB-C cable into the Power In slot on the Elgato Game Capture 4K60 S+ to your compatible wall outlet.
4) If looking to capture using Elgato 4K Capture Utility, make sure you connect the Elgato Game Capture 4K60 S+ to your computer via a USB 3.0 cable.