If you’re serious about streaming and want to maximize your PS5’s potential, the AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 is an essential addition to your setup. While the PS5 and Xbox Series X can handle 4K gaming at 120Hz, previous capture cards limited streaming to 60Hz due to their inability to support HDMI 2.1. This limitation meant gamers couldn’t fully exploit the capabilities of these next-generation consoles during streams.
The Need for HDMI 2.1 in Gaming
The release of the PS5 and Xbox Series X marked a new era in gaming, thanks to their support for HDMI 2.1. This latest HDMI specification allows for 4K resolution at up to 120Hz, offering an unprecedented level of visual clarity and smoothness. However, most capture cards, including popular models like the AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA and Elgato 4K60 Pro Mk. 2, were built on the older HDMI 2.0 standard, capping output at 4K 60Hz.
AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1: The Game Changer
AVerMedia, a leading brand in capture technology, has stepped up with the Live Gamer Ultra 2.1, an HDMI 2.1-compatible capture card designed to meet the demands of modern gaming and streaming. This innovation means that gamers can now play and stream their PS5 or Xbox Series X games in stunning 4K at 120Hz, fully leveraging their consoles’ capabilities.
Unmatched Performance and Quality
The AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 distinguishes itself with its ability to handle 4K at 120Hz passthrough, ensuring that your gameplay experience remains uninterrupted and visually superior. Whether you are capturing epic fails or glorious victories, this capture card ensures your audience sees it all in impressive detail.
The card’s full specifications are equally impressive: