BEFORE YOU BUY!
First, make sure you have all 3.0 USB on your connections and on your computer. If you don't have that, you gonna run into the same issue that everyone else is running into, no signal. You will get frustrated and in the end it's a simple fix.
Second, if you're a streamer, please do no set the recording to be recording at all times, that will make your stream lag. specially if you have a slow connection. Frames will be lost and you will become upset.
Third and lastly, if you just download the program on the website, make sure that you are downloading the right version. DO NOT download the windows 10 version if you have windows 7, it will not work. Same for all the mac users, please do your research before buying something like this. It is not cheap just to be throwing money at things just to keep them collecting dust.
I hope this helps someone out there.
I got one and I enjoy the products that they sell. I never had any issues and everything runs just fine.
Rule of thumb: If you can't figure out what's wrong with it, search on the internet, someone most likely is running into the same problem as you are. Google is your best friend people! USE IT!
I was looking to ditch my old Avermedia card, which required me to do strange traditions every time I started up my computer just to get the card to work (opening the program 3 times, closing and re-opening OBS, etc.)
Looking to upgrade, I put my faith into Magewell, which was a disaster - the "plug and play" capture card had a plethora of issues, from no audio to stuttering visuals.
I was about ready to poop my pants out of frustration when I noticed Elgato announce their 4K60Pro. I decided to dish out the extra cash to future-proof my setup and, let me tell you hwat, I AM SO GLAD I DID. This card is super easy to install, and worked as soon as I downloaded the software. No silly traditions to make it work, no stuttering video, beautiful audio and video. Thank you, Elgato - not only for the amazing product, but for saving me from buying a new pair of pants.
Pro-tip: there is a slight audio desync (which is something I've experienced in every capture card I've had.) If you go into the Advanced Settings in either OBS or Xsplit, delaying the audio for the capture card by about 200ms will make it spot on with the video. :)
I am a user from Hong Kong. Before i bought this product, i watch a lot of videos on youtube and read a lot of user comments on the internet. The only thing i concern about is the latency problem, because i use this product not only to record my gameplay but also use it as a real-time display to my iMac (yes, because i don't have an extra monitor and TV to play my game console, i hope this capture card can do both). After i received it and used it, this capture card is beyond my expectation! The latency is not noticeable at all, i can smoothly play video games via my iMac in 1080p. I will also use the record and live function to share my gameplay. I highly recommend this product to everyone!
I bought this so that I could use my 2018 27" iMac as a monitor for my PS4. It works brilliantly! I run their Game Capture HD software in full screen with the controller connected to my PS4 and there's no lag at all - crisp, smooth graphics and no sound issues.
Worth mentioning! I almost returned this - you MUST disable HDCP mode on your PS4 for this to work, otherwise you'll get a black screen and stuttering sound in the software. Once HDCP is disabled it works like a charm.
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.
Feature Product
- Stunning 1080p quality with 60 fps. For Mac- GPU- AMD or NVIDIA. For windows- GPU- Intel HD, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 series graphics (or better). CPU- Intel i5-4xxx quad or better for both OS
- State-of-the-art USB 3.0 Type C connection , Capture Birate- Upto 40 Mbps
- Built-in live streaming to Twitch, YouTube & more
- Instant Gameview: stream with superior low latency technology. Supported OS - Windows 10 (64-bit). MacOS Sierra 10.12 or later
- Stream Command: add webcam, overlays, and more. Refer to the PDF attached below in Technical Specification for User Manual/Installation steps. Nintendo switch(unencrypted HDMI)
Description
Elgato Game Capture HD60 S - System Requirements and Technical Specifications
System Requirements
- PC: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- 4th generation quad‑core Intel Core i5 CPU (i5-4xxx or comparable)
- Intel HD or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 series graphics (or better)
- 4 GB RAM, built-in USB 3.0 port
- Internet connection
Technical Specifications
- Interface: USB 3.0
- Input: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Wii U (unencrypted HDMI)
- Output: HDMI (lag-free pass-through)
- Supported resolutions: 1080p60, 1080p30, 1080i, 720p60, 720p30, 576p, 576i, 480p
- Dimensions: 4.4 x 3 x 0.75 in
- Weight: 3.7 oz
- Comes with: Elgato Game Capture HD60 S, USB cable, HDMI cable
There is a lot to say about this device. There is much to learn and I probably don't know half of what I should. We needed something to help our son make YouTube videos. We don't have a gaming computer. We have an everyday laptop, mostly used for surfing the internet and checking emails. So we didn't want to pay an extreme amount of money on a gaming laptop. We read the reviews and watched the videos for the Elgato and compared it to the other options. This one just seemed like the best option.
If you have an everyday laptop like us, it is most definitely possible to run this device and actually have it work. There is a lot to learn though. My suggestion is that you go on YouTube and watch the how to videos. We also purchased a Yeti microphone for the audio. It's a great microphone, but you have to remember to switch to the device when using the Elgato and that's if you use the commentary option. We found that with our laptop limitations, downloading a program that records audio works better. You record audio using that separate program and when you piece your videos together, use the audio from it and not from the Elgato. Also, if you use the microphone on the laptop, it will sound muffled. I highly suggest getting a headset or a microphone when using it. The sound will be so much better. We also found that pausing the live feed on the laptop makes for a less choppy video. There are lots of great tips like these online. It's a great device though. The editing tool on it is okay. I wouldn't edit using it. There are so many better programs out there to make the video you want to make. It really limits you, but it is a nice place to watch what you've made. I also like the long hdmi/usb cords it came with. We have to stretch it across the room when we make our videos, so the nice long cord really helps us out a lot.
So don't be discouraged if you have an everyday laptop. It will work. Just know that you have to make some adjustments. When you take the time to learn what's working and what's not, your end result is a really nice looking AND nice sounding video. I was very impressed when the pieces all came together. You do have to play around to see what works for you. There are all kinds of settings and this and that to learn. It's worth it though.
I have used this for several months now. It does a fantastic job of recording my gameplay from my PS4. 1080p with super clear audio.
Only problem has been trying to include game audio, party chat audio, and my voice all on Elgato. There is a known problem with some weird Elgato limitations when recording all this audio when using a Blue Yeti. Basically, my audio would sound distorted in the recording, which I found distracting and annoying. This was caused because I wanted to still be able to control my friend's volume seperately from game audio. For some reason, the chat audio is blaring and I always have to turn down the overall volume on the game, which sucked because it was a stealth game and I was not able to hear my enemies. After hours of looking through YouTube and forums on the problem, I wasn't able to find a solution.
Here was my solution:
1. Get a mixamp that allowed me to control game volume from chat volume. (I know there is a setting in the party chat to either focus game volume or party chat, but the setting don't go far enough to be effective.)
2. Set game video and audio to be recorder through HDMI, while chat audio is recorded through the MixAmp audio out port.(I had to get a special Elgato audio out splitter that they produced for this scenario since so many people complained.)
3. Recorded my voice separately on my Blue Yeti through OBS.
With this setup, I was able to record the game video/audio, party chat, my voice, and be able to control the game audio and party audio seperately as it went into my headset.
Drawbacks:
1. I had to speak into two mics. One was my headset so my team could hear me and the other was my Yeti so OBS could record it.
2. When compiling the video, I would have to match up the PS4 game audio/video with my voice as seperate tracks. It was not hard, plus it gave me the ability to turn up my voice or the game audio independetly if one or the other was too loud. It was just a good two weeks of research, buying, and setup.
So, in all, great technology that just has a weird hiccup with Yeti devices.
I have now had the Elgato 4k60 Pro now for almost a week and it is a great capture card. I use it to stream and record daily and it has worked flawlessly. I am currently using it for 1080p 60fps recording and streaming as I have yet to upgrade the rest of my gear to 4k, but with this card I will easily be able to switch over when I am ready for 4k. I am not a first time Elgato Capture Card user being I have owned every one of their cards and they are consistent with their recording and streaming abilities. I will point out to make sure your computer meets the requirements for this card and that you are up to date with Windows 10 or your might cause some problems for yourself. I would definitely recommend this card for anyone looking to record or stream in either 1080p 60fps or 4k 60fps.
For the longest time, I've been using software solutions (Shadowplay/OBS) to record 4K gameplay. The downside to that is that it takes a toll on the CPU and you weren't able to feed the PC a 4K signal. Not to mention you couldn't record 4K or 1440p from the PS4 Pro or Xbox One. That all changes with the 4K60 Pro. So far I've recorded nearly all my footage at 1440p and 4K, with extremely encodes and they've all been flawless. Easily the best $400 I've spent. Haven't experienced any issues with the card or with getting videos recorded either. You just pop it inside your PC, install the software and away you go. And for those wondering if you can use a splitter, you can!
Connecting to my Xbox One X, PlayStation 4 or my streaming PC is fairly simple. You just connect the console/PC to the “in” connection, while connecting the output to your TV or monitor into the “out” port. And that’s it. But what if you have a more complex setup? Not to worry, as I’ve done some testing of my own as my setup is anything but ordinary.
The encodes are pretty dang exceptional. As you can see in the videos in this article, they are quite nice to view. All of these were recorded with the maximum encode setting. Sure, that meant it took YouTube forever to process, but the resulting video was worth it. The streams are no slouch either. It was actually really nice being able to stream directly to YouTube in both 1440p and 4K, without any degradation in performance. Sadly, neither Twitch or Mixer allow for 4K streaming (outside of partners), so I wasn’t able to test it on either service.
Now, you're probably asking, what are the downsides? Well, there is the little issue of the card not support HDR. Definitely not a deal breaker and understood for the price of the card. It also doesn't have an onboard encoder, but as long as you have a decent processor (per the requirements) you'll have zero issues.
So far, I'm fairly impressed with the 4K60 Pro. It produces amazing visuals, it's fast and I've encountered no real issues. Well, outside of the software problems. The main concern that I have is the price. Now, while I'm not complaining, especially since most 4K capture devices are more expensive. It does pose a problem for potential content creators. If you can overcome that then you'll be extremely happy with your purchase. For me, this is easily one of the best purchases I've made this year.
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