The software lets you control how content is recorded, and it also lets you set up live streams via the Stream Command interface.
To capture video you must install the Game Capture HD software on your Windows PC or Mac and record video to your laptop through that software. The Game Capture HD60 doesn’t need any extra power, either, as it draws all the power it needs via USB. The device itself is just a bit bigger than a credit card and, is about 15mm thick, making eminently portable. The supplied cable was a generous 2.5m in length, which provides a bit more flexibility in the position of the laptop on which your video will be recorded. The Game Capture HD60 is connected to your computer via a USB cable. The PS4, Xbox One and Xbox 360 are all compatible, though. This problem affects other devices, such as the Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket, but the HD PVR Rocket provides you with a component cable to get around this problem. The Game Capture HD60 doesn’t support HDCP-protected video, so the PlayStation 3 is not supported. The Game Capture HD60 is described as a “Next Generation Gameplay Sharing” device and this hints to one of its drawbacks. This works well, and we certainly didn’t notice any lag.
The Game Capture HD60 acts as a HDMI pass-through device, which means it connects to your games console and then forwards the signal on to your TV. The Elgato Game Capture HD60 is designed to simplify the process of recording and sharing your gaming videos. Lots of gamers want to record their gaming exploits so that they can share them with friends, and gaming videos are some of the most-watched videos on YouTube.
Gaming has always been a pretty social pastime, and the advent of social media has allowed gamers to take their passion for games even further.