Summary
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 yourstreaming 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.
ThePS5 and Xbox Series Xraised 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
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.
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.
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 theLive Gamer 4K 2.1, an internal PCIe version with the same specs.
