In this review, we are going to cover Elgato’s HD60 S, HD60 Pro, 4K60 Pro and Cam Link 4K. Take CPU loads off your PC – if you’re playing PC games then recording at the same time put huge loads of work on your CPU which limits the performance of recording and gameplay.If you use a capture device then you can take the footage into Final Cut Pro or Premiere Pro to create high-quality content. Better editing capabilities – if you’re using the built-in editing software in consoles then you aren’t able to compile great videos.They also cap frame rates at 30fps when recording. Higher-quality footage – Xbox and PlayStation put a limit on the bitrate of recordings due to their relatively small storage space.No restrictions on the amount of gameplay that you are able to capture – Xbox One has a 5-minute limit and PlayStation 4 has a 15-minute limit on clip capturing.
If you want to stream on Twitch then the benefits of having a dedicated capture card over using device’s in-built capture software are: If you would like to create a professional-looking stream and build an audience you will need to improve your stream’s quality to stand out from the increasingly saturated industry. You are able to record/stream without a game capture card although it does not provide the best quality.
✅ Extremely portable and easy to plug and playĪ game capture card is a device that connects to your console or computer which allows users to record and stream gameplay. ✅ Can be used to record/stream on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch ❌ Not the highest possible output of all the capture cards
It combines high – quality output with easy setup and portability. With all of the options that are out there to capture or stream footage, it’s difficult to determine which capture card is right for you.Įach card has its own unique benefits and depending on what you want to capture and do with the card will determine what card is right for you.įor most people, the Elgato HD60 S is going to be the best option for them and is what we easily recommend to most new streamers.