Stream PS5 Gameplay Like a Pro With the AVerMedia HDMI 2.1 Capture Card

Highlights

Unlock the full potential of your PS5 with AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 – supports 4K 120Hz gaming and HDR/VRR streaming.
HDMI 2.1 technology delivers uncompromising video quality – 4K144 pass-through HDR/VRR for stunning clarity and fluidity.
AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 is a game-changer for content creators – showcase fails in 4K60Hz quality without affecting gameplay.

If you’re serious about streaming and want to take full advantage of your PS5, the AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 is a must-have for your streaming essentials. The PS5 and Xbox Series X can play games in 4K at 120Hz, but when gaming and streaming, the refresh rate is capped at 60Hz, largely because previous capture cards could not handle 4K at 120Hz.

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From 1080p 60fps to 4K 60 fps, these capture cards are the ultimate answer to uncompressed video quality for streaming and recording gameplay.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X raised the bar for gaming with their support for HDMI 2.1, the latest HDMI specification that unlocks 4K up to 120Hz gaming. However, most capture cards on the market, like the AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA and Elgato 4K60 Pro Mk. 2, use the older HDMI 2.0 technology, which only supports 4K at 60Hz. As a result, gamers streaming their PS5 gameplay with these cards are, unfortunately, missing out on the full capabilities of the next-generation consoles.

Well, not anymore. AVerMedia, a leading brand in capture cards, is set to revolutionize PS5 content creation with its new HDMI 2.1-compatible capture card.

AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1

$250 $300 Save $50

The AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 is one of the few capture cards that supports 4K 120Hz gaming on the PS5, while also allowing you to capture and stream your gameplay in 4K with HDR and VRR.

Brand: AVerMedia
Max Passthrough Resolution: 4K 144Hz HDR/VRR
Max Capture Resolution: 4K 144Hz
Interface: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1
OBS Compatible: Yes
Mic In: Yes
Package Includes: LIVE GAMER ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2), HDMI 2.1 Cable, USB Type-C to Type-C Cable, 4-Pole 3.5mm Audio Cable

Uninterrupted Passthrough 4K Quality at 120Hz for PS5 and Xbox Series X

The AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 stands out from other capture cards thanks to its HDMI 2.1 support. If you own a PS5 or Xbox Series X, you can enjoy playing games in stunning 4K at 120Hz while simultaneously capturing and even streaming your gameplay in equally impressive 4K quality. The capture card can handle all the resolutions and refresh rates supported by the PS5, making it one of the best upgrades for content creators. You can showcase your fails in breathtaking 4K 60Hz quality, without impacting your overall gameplay.

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AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 and 4K PCIE Capture Cards Review

AVerMedia is one of the first to deliver an HDMI 2.1 external capture card that meets the promise of high frame rates and resolution with no downside.

For the full specs, the AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 can capture and pass through video signals up to 4K at 144Hz. It also supports higher refresh rates up to 360Hz at 1080p, making it an even better choice for PC gamers. When connected to a PS5 or Xbox Series X, it can pass through 4K at 120Hz with HDR and VRR, while allowing you to stream in 4K at 60Hz or 4K at 30Hz with HDR. Even if you typically don’t play games at higher refresh rates, the HDR support alone makes it a worthwhile upgrade for enjoying stunning landscapes and high-resolution textures in open-world games.

The AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 is available for $300 but often goes on sale for less. If you’re a PC gamer, you’ll like the Live Gamer 4K 2.1, an internal PCIe version with the same specs.