Description
It’s hard to imagine that the tiny ShadowCast 2 is able to magically turn your laptop screen or iPad into an HDMI monitor for all your gaming (and videography) needs. Simply plug this into the HDMI port of your favorite console (it completely hides inside of the Nintendo Switch dock!) and it converts that signal to a USB-C port that you can directly connect to your laptop or iPad and play instantly. No more hauling a TV around for that game convention or dorm room, simply use the screen you always have with you - that shiny MacBook or other portable computing device.
The ShadowCast 2 is compatible with many apps, essentially turning your game console into a ‘webcam’ of sorts. You can play games in popular streaming apps like OBS if you want to share your gameplay to your Twitch and YouTube followers, or you can record your gameplay in apps like Quicktime. We even have a simple app called Genki Arcade (Win/Mac/Chrome) and Genki Studio (iPad) that lets you get you playing as instant as pushing the ‘input’ button on your TV remote.
A sequel to IGN’s “Best Capture Card of 2023” and our most crowdfunded favorite ShadowCast. Ditch the TV and plug this tiny adapter into your console’s HDMI port and you’ve discovered the tiniest, simplest most seamless way to play, record, and stream your console games to your laptop and iPad.
Key Features:
"Best Capture Card of 2023" by IGN.
- High-Definition Recording: Capable of QHD 1440P30 and 1080P60 capture for high-quality video content.
- Swift Data Transfer: Features USB-C 3.2 connectivity with a 5Gbps transfer rate for speedy data movement.
- User-Friendly: Offers Plug and Play functionality, eliminating the need for driver installation.
- Minimal Delay: Engineered for low latency to ensure smooth video transmission.
- Software Compatibility: Supports various applications like OBS, Xsplit, Streamlabs, and more for versatile use.
- Multi-Platform Streaming: Enables content streaming on popular platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, and others.
- Tablet Integration: Includes Genki Studio compatibility for iPad, enhancing mobile use.
- Ultra-Light Design: Boasts a feather-light weight of 10 grams for portability.
- Camera Flexibility: Allows for easy conversion of a camera to a high-quality webcam for streaming or video conferencing.
How to use:
- To get your console video feed to your computer simply plug ShadowCast 2 into the HDMI port of your console and then plug the included USB-C 3.2 cable into the ShadowCast 2 to your computer’s USB-C 3.0+ port.
- Important: You need a USB-C 3.2 port to capture 1440p30.
- Open your favorite app - and all of these will have various different settings - but essentially you will need to select ‘ShadowCast 2’ as the video/camera input source and ‘ShadowCast 2’ as the audio/mic input source. You’ll also usually be able to set the resolution and framerate - we recommend 1080p60 generally as the best balance of smooth fast gameplay and quality.
- From here you should already be able to play your game with video and sound. If you want to record a video of your game play you should have a record video button in your app or be able to record the full screen from your OS. Many apps like OBS, YouTube, and Twitch Studio will also let you livestream your footage.
