HD60 S

Before I get to the review I'll quickly detail my computer specs since it may matter. i5-4690k 16gb ram nVidia GeForce GTX 1070 1TB Samsung 840 Evo SSD which I had the software set to use for recording storage So I actually purchased this on May 11th so I could record my (admittedly rather bad) gameplay from my consoles. When I got it I had a few issues which I'll detail but first I'll go through the pros. First off the unit is really easy to setup. Just download the software from the website and install it then connect the device. If you wish you can install the software ahead of time while you wait for a unit you ordered to arrive. The software itself is pretty stable. I didn't have any real issues during recording. The only one I had, which may of very well been user error, was that it seemed to be "recording" where the clock was moving but it didn't record. I had messed with some settings prior so I reset everything to default and it worked fine after. I'm actually able to get full 1080p 60fps without issue. This worked fine out of the box. It may have to do with my specs though and as such your mileage may vary. There are steps on the Elgato help site that can work towards improving performance if for some reason you are not able to get that. The recording was clear and didn't have any frame drops. Please be aware if you are trying to play the video via VLC and getting frame drops or what appears to be a scrambled picture please try another player that might actually use the system decoder. VLC uses its own decoder and it seemed to have issues when I tested my first couple of recordings. When I used a different player it worked fine. If people have to know I do use K-Lite Codec Pack but I don't think that was what fixed it but it may affect what system decoder was actually used. The fact that I use that doesn't constitute an endorsement or recommendation of that software. The issue with VLC may be resolved in a future update of the software if it isn't already. Elgato Support is very very good. They communicated via email and there may be a delay but responses are from actual people and I didn't have any troubleshooting based auto-replies. I did get one for the initial email receipt but that just gave appropriate response timeframes so that expectations could be established. Kudos to them for doing that. You do not have to hook up the HDMI out if you don't want to. For me I was just using it to hook up to the computer and using the software is perfectly acceptable. The delay is pretty much invisible. I was able to play the game using purely the feed from the software without any real issue. Now for the cons. My unit had a seemingly loose USB connection. When moving the unit would sometimes disconnect. I did get the unit replaced with Elgato where the issue continued. As a second step they actually sent me a replacement USB 3 to USB C cable (same as what was in the box) and that seems to have resolved the issue. So... if your unit seems to drop out while you are moving it then it may be advisable to just try a different cable and see if the issue persists. I can only guess there was a loose wire in the connector that plugged into the Elgato HD60 S. If the unit does happen to disconnect while the Game Capture HD program is running then it may crash. This may result in the loss of the recording or corrupted data in it. For the most part, this is a minor issue because it shouldn't disconnect on its own anyways.

I'm just going to make simple comparisons between the Elgato HD60 S, and the Avermedia Live Gamer Ultra. Elgato HD60 S Pros: - Capture card's design has excellent build quality, and it's very compact too! - Immediately picks up the video signal of my Nintendo Switch the moment the system is turned on - Excellent video quality - Frame rate is at 60 FPS Cons: - Colors will be a bit off under the default settings. You can use OBS's Color Correction filter to improve them, so it's an easy fix. - The audio from the game's capture will fade in once the system is turned on, but this is really a minor complain on my end. - The Elgato's firmware and software get constant updates like about every week or so. Unfortunately, you NEED to keep everything up to date, otherwise your capture card will not work properly. - Needless to say, you definitely must download pretty much all of the software from Elgato's website. Now for the Avermedia Live Gamer Ultra Pros: - Excellent design, as it has it's own vent to extract heat (The Elgato HD60 S does not have a vent that is visible, but that's not important to know.) - Great video quality - Frame rate is at 60 FPS at max - Updates are not constant, but they do happen when updates for the firmware are needed. Cons: - Build quality on the capture card itself feels just a little cheap, but it definitely beats the build quality of the first Live Gamer Portable capture card, which I had back in 2015, but it died on me months later. - The video signal reception is delayed the moment you turn on your console, but it also depends on the console you are using. Unlike the Elgato, you have to wait a few seconds for the video feed to show up in OBS (If you use that, which I also recommend) - Colors on the video feed may be a bit off by default, but then again, OBS's Color Correction filter can fix that easily in seconds. In conclusion, these two capture cards that I own are very much neck-and-neck in terms of quality, durability, technique, software, and also firmware features. No matter which capture card you use, however, I strongly recommend using OBS for the best streaming experience (or recording).

I write this from the perspective of someone completely new to video game capture (which isn't much different from regular video capture). I was recommended the HD60 S model by a lot of gamers online, so my choice was easily made for me. — DIFFERENCES — The main difference between the HD60 and HD60 S is that the S has the lowest delay between the game on your TV and the preview on your computer. I also got it because it records at one resolution setting of your choice while the HD60 can steam at one resolution while recording at another. The HD60 S also comes with a USB-C to USB cable versus a USB to USB cable. — SETUP — Setup was easy and intuitive. It comes with two cables: one HDMI and one USB-C to USB cable. It's pretty self-explanatory as to what cable goes where. Plug an HDMI cable from your game console to the capture device, then plug another HDMI cable from the capture device to your TV, then plug the USB-C cable from your capture device to your computer. Go online and find the software to install (the link is mentioned in the box) and you're done. After the software is installed, research online which settings are best for your video game system, or, if you know what you're doing you can choose exactly what you want. If you plan on editing this, the usual route is to record at a high setting (1080p) and reduce down to what you need. At least that's what I do. From there, you can organize your raw video files and edit using your preferred editing software. — SUMMARY — Video capture has come a looong way since I started doing it years ago with FireWire (what a headache that was). This device is the distillation of simplicity and usability. Anyone can easily understand and use this device. Recommended.

⭐ Rating: 4.4/5 If you’re looking for a reliable, plug-and-play capture card, the Elgato HD60 S is a fantastic option. Unlike other capture cards that often require troubleshooting to work properly with OBS (Open Broadcaster Software), this one connected effortlessly. No bugs, no screen glitches—just smooth streaming and recording. One of the biggest highlights is how well it handles external devices. Whether you’re capturing footage from a camera, Nintendo Switch, or even a Wii (via an HDMI converter), the process is seamless. This level of stability makes it a great choice for content creators who need a hassle-free setup. However, the design of the device could use some improvement. The smooth, rounded shape of the capture card makes it prone to sliding around, especially on wooden desks. While this isn’t a dealbreaker, it can be annoying if you frequently adjust your setup. A simple fix, like adding adhesive padding underneath, helps, but it would be nice if Elgato had considered this in the design. Should You Buy It? ✅ Yes, if you want an easy-to-use, reliable capture card with smooth OBS integration and zero connection issues. ❌ Consider alternatives if you prefer a more stationary design or don’t want to add your own fix to keep it in place. Overall, the Elgato HD60 S is an excellent choice for streamers and content creators who value plug-and-play simplicity and solid performance.

This Elgato Game Capture Card HD60 S is the perfect pair to my Sony a6400. I have been using this capture cards since the beginning of April 2020 and I have zero complaints. I did a full review on it that is over on my YouTube channel, “Brian the Camera Guy.” This card is able to capture 1080p at 60fps. It makes my image look beautiful and really makes me pop when I go on my company Zoom calls. I have the Sony a6400 and I pair it with the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 for all of my live streams and Zoom calls. Since using this capture card, I have received so many comments from my coworkers, clients, and even my CEO about how amazing my image looks. The image is mostly the camera setup, but the capture card is the magic tool that brings it all together to make it work seamlessly. The Elgato HD60 S comes with an HDMI cable but that is for you to send video out to an external monitor. You will need a HDMI cable that has a full HDMI (to go into the capture card) and a HDMI (Micro HDMI for my Sony a6400) that plugs/works with your camera. You take that camera cable that I just mentioned, and you run that from the camera to the “In” slot on the capture card. You then run the provided USB 3.0 from the capture card to your computer. Final step is to select your capture card in what ever stream software you are using. It is super easy to setup and should take you no longer than 5 minutes to get going.

So I bought this capture card after my Avermedia Live Gamer Portable 2 broke. The Elgato Game Capture HD60 S is the best external capture card for recording PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and more at 1080p 60 FPS. When you get this, make sure of the following: 1. Your computer has USB 3.1 or USB 3.0 ports. 2. Your computer meets the system requirements. 3. Install the latest firmware and drivers. 4. Install Elgato Gaming Software. After doing all of that, I plugged the capture card into my PC, launched the Elgato Gaming Software, and it worked perfectly. I was a bit worried that it wouldn't work on Ryzen, but I had no issues. It has so little lag you can almost play through the preview Window, and the quality looks amazing. If you want a good capture card for recording PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch and more, pick this up. UPDATE 7/14/2019 The USB 3.0 cable which was included this capture card eventually stopped working after about 6 months of having this capture card, so I had to order a new USB cable for it. Not enough to drop the rating, but I thought I should warn people that the included USB cable may stop working eventually. Also one great feature I failed to mention was that it supports 4K 60 Hz passthrough. What this means is that I can play something like my PC or PS4 Pro in 4K while recording in 1080 60 FPS. No need to lower resolution on 4K capable consoles at all. I also have no issues using it stream all of my consoles using Streamlabs OBS. Still highly recommend this capture card. Just be weary of the USB cable issue.

I have had it plugged in 24/7 for 5 years and it continues to work. No drivers or any elgato software install needed. Just plug it in (Windows 10 and 11) Choose whatever capture software you'd like to use. I stream with it or mostly just have it as a way to listen to my console through the PC so all my sounds are together. In 2020 I had issue with the sound slowly becoming out of sync in OBS after an hour while streaming but haven't had that issue recently.

A couple of friends and me started a Twitch channel to stream some just talking and gaming. I used some super cheap capture device, which is usually used to capture a DSLR camera as a web-cam, to capture my PS4 gaming. To be honest it was uncomfortable to play on a laptop screen that also ran the OBS. I decided to try one cheap capture device, but I spent one hour just setting it up to get an "okay" experience. I decided to return that (bought in a nearby store) and took a risk with the Elgato HD60 S capture device. This is a GAMECHANGER, setting up was super-fast, just downloaded the software, adjusted what needed to be adjusted in the PS4 (which is in the Elgato support site), and plugged in and played. Adding the sources to the OBS was done in two clicks, no need for me to adjust anything other than the volume. I am a happy gamer and I recommend this device if comfort is one of your priorities. I've streamed over 4 hours of gameplay so far and had no issues or complaints from our viewers. If you are into recording more than streaming, the Elgato software has you covered, it also has some cool overlays and alerts in case you want to give them a go.

I bought this during the Black Friday of 2018 where Amazon had reduced it to £100 (down from £150). I'd been on the fence about it for a while and decided to jump on this. For reference with the below; I'm using a dual monitor setup. All in all I'd say it's worth the full price never mind the discounted price! It's easy enough to set up - Plug in the USB-C to a USB3 port on your machine, toss in the HDMI cable, download the drivers and you're set! The Elgato software provided is a fairly decent tool and comes with a separate audio tool so if you want to forwards the audio without using the video software; you can do so. Even nicer is it works with OBS without any issues and OBS itself is capable of passing through the audio without any assistance of the Elgato applications themselves. With the dual monitor setup you can pass the picture straight through without issue and suffer no loss of quality or latency issues. I've tested the Elgato with a Nintendo Switch and a PS4 - the PS4 requiring a slight settings change on the PS4 itself to make it compatible (this is a PS4 / HDMI issue and not an Elgato issue) and the switch worked without an issue. If you want a device that requires no actual capture card to be installed and something a bit more portable and flexible; this is absolutely the device you want.

I bought this so I could share my switch gameplay with friends. The set up was fairly simple, and granted while it took me awhile to properly configure the software so that there wouldn't be input lag when using my PC monitor as display, the result was as if I had just connected my switch to a monitor. My only criticism is that the capture card should have on board presets to make it more convenient to transfer settings to other PC's.

اي شخص عنده قناة انصحكم فيها وشريتها قبل سنة ونص والى لان كويسة وما اختربت وقادتني كثير وحتى سعرها رخيص مقارنة على باقي الاماكن

Sin duda Elgato tiene su reputación por algo. La capturadora es muy compacta y fácil de usar, es básicamente plug and play. Si la quieres para grabar, con su programa descargable en su página, tienes suficiente, lo graba perfecto (depende mucho de tu equipo también). Yo tengo una MacBook Air 2015 y, si bien, sí graba, no queda tan fluido una vez que se exporta, además de calentar la computadora mucho. Sin embargo la empecé a usar en una Windows con los requisitos mínimos que te piden y funciona de maravilla. La uso tanto para grabar, como para hacer stream y en las 2 no ha habido ningún problema de conexión, ni de audio, ni de video. Incluso puedes "ahorrarte" la TV o monitor y jugar directamente de la imagen que genera, ya que presume de "super low-latency view". Sin embargo por razones de comodidad, es mejor usar otra salida. La utilizo con un Xbox one X y Nintendo Switch. Y si bien el Xbox da salida 4K, realmente para el stream con esta capturadora sigue estando bastante bien. En general la capturadora es de lo mejor. Totalmente recomendada.

Estamos ante la mejor capturadora del mercado junto con su hermana Elgato HD 60 Pro, salvo que esta ultima tiene conexión PCI y no se puede usar en portátiles. Hay que conectarla si o si en un USB 3.0 para poder exprimir su potencial y poder ver en el software de Elgato EN DIRECTO SIN LAG NINGUNO lo que esta sucediendo en la consola que estamos capturando. Y esta es su principal novedad, la ausencia de lag y el poder jugar a la PlayStation 4 por ejemplo desde la propia pantalla del PC. Esto es esencial si solo tenemos 1 monitor en casa para el pc y la consola, no tenemos que estar constantemente cambiando entre canales HDMI, jugamos directamente viendo la imagen en el software de la capturadora porque no hay latencia alguna. Pero todo esto tiene un coste y es que necesitamos un buen equipo para que esta capturadora funcione correctamente. Es necesario un procesador i5 de 4 generación (i5 4XXX) MINIMO para que funcione. De otra forma habrá problemas como que el audio se corta o la imagen se rompe. Su software se actualiza a menudo y soporta incluso streaming en las plataformas mas conocidas. Podemos controlar el volumen del juego, de nuestra voz, etc... Podremos añadirle la imagen nuestra de una webcam que tengamos conectada, y muchas cosas mas! El único punto negativo puede ser el precio, pero hay que recordar que si adquirimos esta capturadora estaremos adquiriendo la MEJOR capturadora del mercado. Eso si, hay que comprobar si tu equipo aguantará con ella y asegurarnos de que al menos cumplimos con el requisito del procesador.