AVerMedia’s Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 is a hotly anticipated review subject. As the first device to capture 4K footage at 60fps with 4K144 pass-through over HDMI 2.1, this is as cutting-edge a capture tool as currently exists. On that basis, this is the watershed moment many console and PC gamers (including myself) have been waiting for.
Renowned among gamers for the video prowess of its products, AVerMedia is no newcomer to the video capture game, with a legacy dating back to the early 90s, it has a reassuring product history, so when it says it’s going to make a simple-to-use 4K HDMI 2.1 capture device, you can be pretty confident it’ll be a solid product.
The question is, does it make capturing footage from next-gen consoles and PCs a plug-and-play breeze? I’m hoping this 4K capture card is the start of a new breed of high-spec, easy-to-use products set to shake up the streaming market over the next 12 months and compete with the best capture cards.
Of course, It’s not a capture card as such; it’s an external USB-C-powered video capture box that draws its juice from a PC (or Mac running Windows) via a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port. To be clear, that’s a setup essential rather than a nice-to-have, so make sure your system supports those specs before shelling out for it.
Which brings me neatly to my next question. The Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 isn’t cheap. So, has AVerMedia hit the spot with its new capture device, or is that ambitious spec a bridge too far? Read my full AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 review to find out.
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EpicStrategist
The AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 sounds like a game-changer for capturing high-quality footage! I’m curious to see if it lives up to the hype and if it truly makes capturing gameplay a seamless experience. The price tag is definitely steep, but if it delivers on its promises, it could be a worthwhile investment for serious content creators. Can’t wait to read your full review and see if this device is a must-have for gamers looking to up their streaming game!
Sarina Tromp
Agreed, EpicStrategist! The AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 seems like a game-changer for gameplay capturing. As a competitive gamer who relies on quality footage for strategy, I’m eager to see if it lives up to expectations. The price is a factor, but if it delivers as promised, it could be a worthwhile investment. Excited to see the full review and decide if it’s worth the hype!