First off, it means that there is practically zero lag. The HD60 uses a pass through technology for the video transfer via HDMI which is important for two reasons. Neither of these are a huge deal but are definitely worth noting.
This isn’t a big deal if you intend on leaving everything hooked up 24/7, but some gamers (like myself), won’t be using a dedicated setup and will have to reconnect their consoles directly to the TV when the HD60 isn’t in use.
If you don’t have your PC powered on, you aren’t going to be able to play while it is hooked up, whether you are recording or not. The HD60 is powered through the USB connection with your computer this means that you won’t get an image on your television unless the HD60 is receiving power. Also, you will notice that I didn’t mention any sort of dedicated power connection. The only connection type that is supported here is HDMI, so don’t expect to be hooking up your NES or your TurboGrafx to capture some old-school footage. Now, it should be noted that with this simplicity comes the devices main limitation: it is designed for HD gaming only. There is one additional port, for a microphone, if you wish to commentate your gameplay and the software will record that in its own, separate audio track for fine tuning later.
Once you are plugged in and ready to go, simply launch the Elgato Game Capture HD 2.0 software and you are ready to roll. That is it, three simple wires and you are ready to go.
After installing the Game Capture HD software, which you will have to download from Elgato’s website, all you need to do is run an HDMI cord from your console to the HD60, a second HDMI cord from the HD60 to your television, and a USB cord from the HD60 to your PC.
There isn’t a lot here and it is an absolute breeze to set up. One of the first things that you will notice about the Elgato is its size and design. If you really want to make the most out of your recording and streaming you’re going to have to look elsewhere, perhaps to the Elgato Game Capture HD60. Whether it is an issue of the convenience of the process or overall quality of the final product, things could be a lot better on both systems.
Sure, the screenshot option on the PS4 is perfect, but movie recording / sharing and streaming quality leaves a bit to be desired, on both platforms. However, the die-hard gamers who really put a heavy focus on these things will tell you that the native options are really pretty limited at best. Whether it is screenshot capture, video recording, or streaming options, it is pretty easy to put your gaming experiences out there for the world. To be fair, both of the current generation consoles offer some sort of screen-capture option for gamers. If you need proof of just how big the social aspect has become, just look at Amazon’s recent purchase of Twitch for nearly $1B that company wasn’t worth anywhere near that amount 2 years ago. From sending achievements and trophy notifications out to Twitter and Facebook to inviting the world to watch you play your favorite game(s), gaming expands far beyond our living rooms now. I’m not talking just about playing online with other people but the growing ability to promote and spread your online presence in general. Stick around as we find the details.Gaming has become more social than ever. While we're not entirely sure at the moment why one capture would vary in color from the other, we are inquiring with Elgato on the matter. The test is not perfect – elements don't stick to the same patterns in the game, for example – but it should serve to show the minor differences between the devices. What you're seeing above is the HD compared to the HD60. Both devices capture with 1080p, and we've come away impressed with both devices in their respective times. Today we're seeing how well the HD60 works while we compare it in a basic way to the original HD.īoth devices will continue to be marketed through the future, the HD sticking with previous-gen devices like PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, while the HD60 is made for the future. Elgato has the consumer-level game capture market cornered here in 2014 with not just one, but two devices with essentially the same name: Game Capture HD and Game Capture HD60. Earlier this month, Elgato released the Game Capture HD60, a device made to record video output from the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.