Description
The Elgato HD60 Pro is a popular game capture card manufactured by Elgato Systems, which is a division of Corsair. It's designed for capturing and streaming gameplay footage from various gaming consoles, including PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, as well as PC gaming setups.
Key features of the Elgato HD60 Pro:
- High Definition Capture: It supports capturing gameplay footage in high definition (up to 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second), ensuring that your recordings maintain excellent visual quality.
- Low Latency Technology: The HD60 Pro boasts a low-latency technology that ensures minimal delay between the gameplay and what's displayed on your computer screen, which is crucial for real-time streaming and recording without noticeable lag.
- PCIe Interface: Unlike external capture cards that connect via USB, the HD60 Pro is an internal PCIe card. This means it's installed directly into your desktop computer's PCIe slot, providing a more stable and faster connection compared to USB alternatives.
- Software Compatibility: The Elgato HD60 Pro works seamlessly with various streaming and recording software, including Elgato's own Game Capture HD software, OBS Studio, XSplit, and others. This flexibility allows users to choose their preferred software for streaming and recording.
- Instant Gameview: With Elgato's Instant Gameview technology, you can monitor your gameplay with virtually no delay on your computer screen, enabling smoother streaming and recording experiences.
- Built-in H.264 Encoder: The HD60 Pro features a built-in hardware H.264 encoder, which offloads the encoding process from your computer's CPU. This helps in maintaining optimal performance during streaming and recording sessions.
- Audio Mixing: The capture card allows for seamless audio mixing, enabling you to blend game audio with your microphone input or other audio sources for a professional-quality stream or recording.