What does an HDMI capture card do?

An HDMI capture card takes the video signal from a console, camera, or computer and presents it to another computer as a webcam-style USB video device, so software such as OBS can record or stream it.

USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 capture — does it matter?

USB 2.0 capture devices compress the video (usually MJPEG) to fit the bandwidth, which adds latency and softens detail; USB 3.0 devices can pass higher resolutions and frame rates with less compression.

4K 30Hz USB 3.0 Game Capture Box

A USB 3.0 capture box that takes a console or camera’s HDMI feed into OBS or any recording app as a plug-in video device — a simple way to…

SKU BLZ-251

$27.99

4K 30Hz USB 3.0 Game Capture Box is part of the BooLabz Docks & Capture collection: capture cards and boxes that bring consoles, cameras, and handhelds into a recording or streaming setup.

Why we shortlisted it

A USB 3.0 capture box that takes a console or camera’s HDMI feed into OBS or any recording app as a plug-in video device — a simple way to record and stream gameplay from a second machine.

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4K 30HZ Game Live Streaming Record Box USB3.0 HDMI Video Capture 4K HDMI Video Capture Card for Xbox PS4 Wii Nintendo Switch

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FAQs

What does an HDMI capture card do?: An HDMI capture card takes the video signal from a console, camera, or computer and presents it to another computer as a webcam-style USB video device, so software such as OBS can record or stream it.
USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 capture — does it matter?: USB 2.0 capture devices compress the video (usually MJPEG) to fit the bandwidth, which adds latency and softens detail; USB 3.0 devices can pass higher resolutions and frame rates with less compression.