Elgato - 4K S – Ext Capture 4K60, 1440p120/1080p240 Passthrough and Capture for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC, Mac, iPad - Black
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- Video Input(s)HDMIVideo Output(s)HDMIMaximum Supported Resolution (Video Capture)2160p (4K) @ 60 FPSMaximum Supported Resolution (Video Passthrough)2160p (4K) @ 60 HzCompatible Platform(s)PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch 2, Mac/Windows
- Key Specs
- Video Input(s): HDMI
- Video Output(s): HDMI
- Maximum Supported Resolution (Video Capture): 2160p (4K) @ 60 FPS (The highest video resolution supported by the device to capture video from another source.)
- Maximum Supported Resolution (Video Passthrough): 2160p (4K) @ 60 Hz (The highest video resolution supported by the device for passing through video to another device.)
- Compatible Platform(s): PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch 2, Mac/Windows
- General
- Brand: Elgato
- Model Number: 10GBR9901
- Product Name: 4K S – Ext Capture 4K60, 1440p120/1080p240 Passthrough and Capture for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC, Mac, iPad
- Color: Black
- Device Type: PC Card
- Connectivity
- Video Input(s): HDMI
- Audio Input(s): HDMI
- Video Output(s): HDMI
- Audio Output(s): HDMI
- Display
- Maximum Supported Resolution (Video Capture): 2160p (4K) @ 60 FPS (The highest video resolution supported by the device to capture video from another source.)
- Maximum Supported Resolution (Video Passthrough): 2160p (4K) @ 60 Hz (The highest video resolution supported by the device for passing through video to another device.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.7 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 4.4 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 2.8 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 0.2 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch 2, Mac/Windows
- Minimum System Requirements: Windows 11 (64-bit), macOS 13 or later, iPadOS with USB-C, Intel Core i5 (8th gen or later) / AMD Ryzen / Apple M1 or better, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 10xx or equivalent
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 2 years
- Warranty - Labor: 2 years
- Other
- UPC: 840440406815
Showcase your gameplay at its best with Elgato Game Capture 4K S. Play and capture in crisp 4K60, ultra-smooth 1440p120, or even 1080p240—all with near-zero latency. With VRR passthrough, HDR10 capture on Windows, and analog audio input, this external USB-C card delivers pro-level features in a plug-and-play form factor. Whether you’re streaming or recording, it works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and iPadOS—no drivers needed. 4K S is compatible with OBS Studio, Streamlabs, Discord, Zoom, and more. Connect your PS5, Xbox, or docked Switch 2, and share your gameplay in cinematic detail.
- 4K60 Capture: Record in cinematic quality with crisp detail and vivid colors.
- HFR Support: Play and capture in 1440p120 or 1080p240.
- HDR10 Support: Capture brilliant HDR content with tone mapping on Windows.
- VRR Passthrough: Eliminates screen tearing on supported displays.
- Cross-Platform Compatible: Works with PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and more.
- Plug & Play: Driverless setup on Windows, macOS, and iPadOS.
- Analog Audio In: Capture in-game chat or commentary with 3.5mm input.
- UVC Support: Seamless integration with all major capture apps.
- Portable Design: Compact and travel-ready for creators on the move.
- Elgato Studio Ready: Optimized for Elgato Studio and OBS out of the box.
Whats Included
- Game Capture 4K S
- USB C-to-C Cable (150 cm / 59 in.)
- HDMI 2.0 Cable (150 cm / 59 in.)
Q: Can this work with older consoles? Like PS2, Xbox 360, and Wii, for a few examples
A: Hi Fin, yes. In general it can but please keep in mind not all of them have an HDMI Output. In that case a converter is needed to transform the component/composit signal.
Q: Could I use this to record shows or games on my TV so I could watch them later?
A: Hi BBakes, yes, you can record your games and everything else what comes in as long as there's no HDCP. We respect this proctection that e.g. Netflix/Prime has.
A: Hi PjC, the Playstation does not support Multi-Audio-Out and we have been in contact with Sony about that. If your Headset is plugged into the controller HDMI-Audio stops. In that case you won't be able to capture Voice-Audio nor Game-Audio. You can still capture it with our Chat-Link-Pro cable, available at elgato.com. If our cable is plugged in between your controller and headset and the capture card you can record Game-Audio and your Party, to capture your own voice a seperate Mic is needed. When your party chat is at your PC's/Mac's discord you can still mix it to your gameplay with e.g. OBS.
Q: Will this work with the original switch when it is docked?
A: Yes! 4K S will work with Switch while it's docked and be able to stream or record in 1080p.
Q: Can this be used with a Nintendo Switch Lite?
A: Hello Marx, Unfortunately, no, that is not possible. To the best of our knowledge, the Switch Lite does not have a Matrix Display chipset and therefore cannot be captured. Although the “SUPER5 HDMI Dock” claims to solve this problem, it is difficult to obtain and we were unable to confirm this claim with our devices.
Q: Does this device have a stereo (not microphone) line input?
A: Hi there! 4K S doesn’t have a dedicated stereo line input, only HDMI audio and a 3.5 mm analog input. It can capture stereo audio over HDMI or through the 3.5 mm port when using Chat Link Pro.
Q: Will this work for a Switch OLED?
A: Hi Sparks, yes - you can use it with your Switch while it is docked. The 4K S can capture up to 4K60 SDR, if you prefer HDR our 4K X is a better fit.
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Showcase your gameplay at its best with Elgato Game Capture 4K S. Play and capture in crisp 4K60, ultra-smooth 1440p120, or even 1080p240—all with near-zero latency. With VRR passthrough, HDR10 capture on Windows, and analog audio input, this external USB-C card delivers pro-level features in a plug-and-play form factor. Whether you’re streaming or recording, it works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and iPadOS—no drivers needed. 4K S is compatible with OBS Studio, Streamlabs, Discord, Zoom, and more. Connect your PS5, Xbox, or docked Switch 2, and share your gameplay in cinematic detail.
4K X is game capture at its best. Equipped with HDMI 2.1, our most powerful USB card lets you capture the latest titles up to 4K with HDR at 144 frames per second, or even 1080p240. Say goodbye to screen tearing with VRR passthrough. Enjoy ultra-low latency technology that keeps your broadcast and gameplay synced. 4K X works with almost any HDMI-compatible device, including PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, Steam Deck, PC, Mac, even your iPhone 15. And it works seamlessly with leading broadcast apps like OBS, so you can stream like a pro on Twitch, YouTube, or Discord.
Great content made easy. Play stunning 4K60 HDR games without image quality loss or lag, and record or stream your adventures in beautiful Full HD 1080p60 resolution. Game Capture Neo sends two video signals from your console – one to your gaming screen and the other to your laptop, PC, Mac, or iPad. Capture everything you see and hear – gameplay, cutscenes, soundtrack – without watermarks or time limits, directly to your hard drive, YouTube, or Twitch. Stick to simple QuickTime recordings or develop your streaming expertise in OBS. As your skillset expands, Game Capture Neo evolves with your growing needs. So you can keep growing your community.
8K60 passthrough, 4K60 capture! VRR and true 10-bit HDR. 4K Pro turns your high-end PC or dual PC setup into the ultimate streaming machine, and leaves your gameplay alone. Equipped with HDMI 2.1, you can even play in high resolutions at high frame rates, like 4K240, and capture ultra smooth 1080p240 footage of your performance – all while ultra-low latency circuitry keeps your gameplay and capture feed perfectly synced. From PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X to Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, even iPhone 15 – we’ve made sure 4K Pro plays beautifully with your beloved machine. Because you‘ve invested in high-end gear for the best gaming experience possible, and you shouldn’t have to compromise that.
| Pros for Elgato - 4K S – Ext Capture 4K60, 1440p120/1080p240 Passthrough and Capture for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC, Mac, iPad - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Performance, Video Quality, Compatibility, Portability, Latency | Overall Performance, Ease of use, Video Quality, HDMI, Setup | Overall Performance, Video Quality, Compatibility, Ease of Use, Design | Ease of use, Overall Performance, Passthrough |
| Cons for Elgato - 4K S – Ext Capture 4K60, 1440p120/1080p240 Passthrough and Capture for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC, Mac, iPad - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Connectivity, Lag, Software | Connectivity | There were no cons for this product— |
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Elgato capture card
Best capture card I have ever used. I have had no issues what so ever. The quality is amazing and it’s so simple to use.
Posted by Archie
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for ipad pro!!!
It works! I purchased this capture card for nintendo switch game play recording. Im using it to create video game content. Please note, that if you are using this for an ipad, you must get a multi port with atleast 2 usb- c ports, one for power and one for data transfer. This capture card uses the ipad for power. Im getting about an hour of video capture per full ipad charge on my current setting, using camo studio app.
Posted by NoMoRona
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Plug, Play & Capture
So these capture cards used to be a bit of a necessity just a couple of years ago if you wanted to capture your gameplay and upload it to popular video platforms for others to watch. Majority of consoles and PC’s have some sort of game capture feature built in now, but they all have some sort of limitations. This is where having the Elgato 4K S comes in very handy if you want to share long play videos on YouTube or other sites. It is compatible with just about every console, as long as it has an hdmi output. (More on that in a bit). But this Elgato external capture card makes it extremely easy to use. It is literally plug and play. No drivers needed. The only thing you’ll need to download is the Elgato capture app on your iPad, Mac or Windows PC. It is compatible with OBS for live streaming, but I strictly used it for capturing gameplay for later editing and uploading. What I really love about this Elgato is that it is compatible with my iPad. Being able to connect this to an iPad to play and capture without any latency is awesome. This means I don’t have to set up next to a huge desktop or cumbersome laptop. I just set my iPad next to me or near my TV and connect it. With the Elgato capture app, you can adjust resolution , frame rate and audio settings on the fly for your screen captures. It is so quick and convenient to set up. I mainly used it to record my Nintendo switch 2 gameplay. I was able to record 4K 60 footage with the Nintendo switch 2 with this. Footage looks high res, crisp and no issues with sound. The capture card also has an aux input on the front end so that you can record yourself speaking. My only complaint about this box is that for some reason it is real finicky to use with a PS5. And for the life of me I could not figure out why. Sometimes it would work, but for the most part it just refused to find an input signal. I think it’s the PS5’s fault. I turned off HDCP and even so it didn’t work sometimes. Tried turning off VRR, HDR, ALLM, changed resolutions.. everything. And it still wouldn’t find an input signal. Finally when I was about to give up trying to connect my PS5, it just started working. I don’t even know what I did to make it work. But when I finally Got it going with my PS5, I had to lower the recording resolution to 1080P and 60fps to record. This thing will not record PS5 in 4K 120hz, and i suppose depending on the game you are playing, it wouldn’t record my PS5 in 4K 60hz mode. Which is strange because I was able to record my switch 2 gameplay in 4K 60 fps. I was playing battlefield 6. I have it set to performance mode for that game, so I’m assuming it lowers the resolution to 1440p for that game, so I had to lower record resolution in the Elgato app. I am going to blame Sony for it. Because it worked perfectly fine with my switch 2. Perhaps Elgato can release a firmware update to make it work better in the near future. Either way, I am quite pleased with it. I love that I can record footage straight onto my iPad Pro with it. It makes editing and uploading gameplay so much easier and quicker. If you are looking for an easy to use capture card for gameplay footage, I think you will love this one.
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