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Elgato Game Capture 4K S
The capture card most Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series S players need, at a fair price.
- Setuplify score
- Setuplify score: 8.4/10
- Value score
- Value score: 8.4/10
- Best for
- Recording and streaming console gameplay
Price
$159.99at ElgatoIn stock
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What we like
- 4K60 capture and HDR10 passthrough
- 1080p240 with VRR for fast games
- Driverless UVC on Windows, Mac and iPad
- Cables included
What to know
- HDMI 2.0 only, no 4K120 passthrough
- HDR capture limited to 1080p on Windows
- Needs a USB 3 port
Specifications
| Type | Capture card |
|---|---|
| Inputs | 1 |
| Video | Capture up to 4K60 or 1080p240, 4K60 HDR10 passthrough with VRR |
| Connection | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), HDMI 2.0 in and out |
| Model number | 10GBR9901 |
About the Elgato Game Capture 4K S
The 4K S sits between a console and your TV or monitor. It captures up to 4K at 60 fps, 1440p at 144 fps or 1080p at 240 fps, while passing the picture through at up to 4K60 with HDR10 and VRR, so you play with no added lag. HDR can be captured at 1080p on Windows. With latency as low as 30 ms on capable setups, you can even play through the preview window.
It is a UVC device over USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, so it works with OBS, Discord, TikTok Live Studio and Elgato Studio on Windows, Mac and iPad without drivers. A 3.5 mm line-in takes party chat through Chat Link Pro. USB-C and HDMI 2.0 cables are in the box.
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