Elgato HD60 X Review - Worth The Upgrade

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Any built-in options to record or stream gameplay from your console are usually pretty poor. When it comes to recording, most only allow a few minutes of footage, possibly longer if you opt to plug in external storage, and even then the quality can be dicey. As for streaming, options are naturally limited to the basics, and completely non-existent when it comes to the Nintendo Switch. You’re never going to get the full package when it comes to recording or streaming on your console, but fortunately, that’s where capture cards come into play.

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The HD60 X is Elgato’s latest offering to the market and the newest upgrade in the popular HD60 range. It features 1080p60 HDR10 capture quality and 4K60 HDR passthrough to provide premium-quality video. It works with any app, can be used to stream to any platform, and doesn’t impose any irritating restrictions such as watermarks or time limits.

One of the biggest selling points of the HD60 X is that it features VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) so you don’t see a drop in quality when there’s a lot happening on your screen. It also has up to 1090p 120 HFR (High Frame Rate) passthrough, making it especially optimised for the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. These are the main factors that set it apart from the previous model: the HD60 S+.

The idea of setting up a capture card can be daunting for beginners, but the Elgato HD60 X couldn’t be more straightforward. Once you’ve downloaded the Capture Utility software, it’s a simple matter of plug and play. You don’t need hefty, confusing instructions for this, the box shows you what to do in four simple images and then you’re ready to roll.

So, it’s easy to set up, but is it easy to use? Well, it