
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.
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.

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 | |||
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| Overall Performance, Video Quality, Compatibility, Latency | Overall Performance, Ease of use, Video Quality, Setup, HDMI | Overall Performance, Video Quality, Compatibility, Setup, Ease of Use | Overall Performance, Ease of use, 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— |
Customers consistently note the 4K S – Ext Capture's overall performance, portability, and video quality as significant advantages. Users appreciate the low latency and compatibility with various devices like cameras. The device's ability to record in 4K resolution is also a valued feature. There were no cons mentioned for this product.
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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.
NoMoRona Posted
Very simple setup was a little confused at first but the instructions were clear , I did end up returning as I needed the version above this for the higher pass through options worked on my PlayStation 5 perfectly though
ElijahK Posted
it works great https://youtube.com/shorts/ZaRr7PwpFU8?si=08tJ_kYvD6D3dmb-
Tomooxx Posted