![]() ![]() It should also be noted that, because the Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus is only using a USB 2.0, this is far from a latency free experience in PC Mode. Granted, it’s a minor difference that the vast majority of players are unlikely to notice, but if you’re someone who captures screenshots, there will be noticeable pixelation. The portable version maxes out at 20Mbps, which is more than enough for most YouTube videos, but its compression is more noticeable than capturing on PC at the same bitrate. Unlike the RECentral software which allows players to choose between H.264, MJEG and NVEC for Nvidia users, the portable version uses H.264 but places the video in an MOV container instead of MP4. This makes going to events so much easier, especially considering AVerMedia supplies buyers with a short (and we mean short less than two feet) HDMI cable. It works surprisingly well, although it won’t ever replace more dedicated microphones you’d normally setup through a computer.Īs for the capture itself, if you decide to go for the PC-Free mode, all you need is a microSD card alongside a power source, such as a power bank, and you’re good to go. One of them is for capturing party audio through say Xbox Live or PlayStation Network, while the other is direct headset commentary support. These are meant for more control over commentary. In addition, outside of the standard USB in and out connectors on the back of the device, there’s two different 3.5mm plug-ins on the front. This is all accessed on the front of the panel where a slider can be swapped between each mode. Finally, there’s the Storage Mode, which is the best feature the device contains, as you’ll be able to access the MicroSD card on your computer without the need of an adapter of a direct plug-in. There’s a PC-Free Mode which, as its name suggests, doesn’t require users to have an actual PC to record, but instead goes through the device itself with a simple press of the big glowing button on the front to start and stop. There’s the standard PC mode where it’ll reroute the signal through the USB connection. For starters, there are three different modes you have to switch between to record. Outside of that, not a whole lot has changed from the standard GC510 model. The big downside, though, is that this doesn’t pass-through an HDR signal, which might be a deal breaker for some. The Plus will still record footage on the fly, but it will convert it down to 1080p as it lacks the capabilities of capturing at such a high resolution. Players will now be able to play their PlayStation 4 Pro or their upcoming Xbox One X at beautiful 4K resolution without any problems of the capture card getting in the way. The feature that justifies the Plus at the end of the product name is the 4K pass-through. While we’re still a little way away from full, easily accessible 4K recording of video games, AVerMedia has created a solution for those looking to play their games at super high resolution while still recording at 1080p60. With the introduction of a brand new lineup of mid-cycle consoles for both PlayStation and Xbox, more and more players are adopting 4K gameplay. Last year saw the introduction of the Live Gamer Portable 2, a much evolved version of their first 2013 model, but something was missing. You don’t always need to be seated next to a computer to record your footage you can play games from the comfort of your couch while still capturing and streaming no problem. ![]() AVerMedia in particular has been able make a name for themselves with their portability. Blackmagic Design could very well be considered, but they are primarily known for more expensive, professional grade material rather than something easily available for the masses. Over the last five years, two companies have dominated the capture card market: Elgato and AVerMedia. ![]()
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