Elgato HD60 X External Capture Card – 1080p60 HDR10 & 4K30 Capture, 4K60 Passthrough, VRR, PS5, Xbox, PC & Mac

Overview

Turn your console gameplay into polished streams, recordings and shareable content with the Elgato HD60 X External Capture Card.

Designed for creators who want to play without compromising their gaming experience, the HD60 X delivers lag-free passthrough up to 4K60 HDR10, while capturing gameplay at up to 4K30, 1440p60 or 1080p60 HDR. Support for VRR, high-refresh-rate passthrough and OBS Studio makes it an excellent companion for PS5, PS4/Pro, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One X/S and compatible gaming PCs.

Simply connect your console, display and computer, then stream or record without needing to install an internal capture card.

Key Features & Benefits

• Create Smooth, Professional Streams – 1080p60 Capture
  Record or stream gameplay at Full HD 1080p and 60 frames per second, delivering smooth motion and sharp detail that is ideal for YouTube, Twitch and other content platforms.
• Capture More Detail – Up to 4K30 Recording
  When resolution matters more than frame rate, the HD60 X can capture at up to 2160p 4K at 30fps, giving recorded gameplay greater clarity for high-quality uploads and editing workflows.
• Enjoy Richer Highlights and Shadows – 1080p60 HDR10 Capture
  Supported Windows setups can capture 10-bit HDR at up to 1080p60, preserving more detail in bright highlights and darker scenes for richer-looking gameplay recordings.
• Keep Playing in 4K While You Record – 4K60 HDR10 Passthrough
  You do not have to reduce your gaming display to your recording resolution. The HD60 X can pass through up to 4K60 HDR10, allowing you to enjoy high-quality console output on your TV or monitor while simultaneously capturing gameplay.
• Play at High Refresh Rates – Up to 1440p120 or 1080p240 Passthrough
  Competitive players can retain high-refresh-rate gameplay with passthrough support up to 1440p120 and 1080p240, helping keep fast-paced games smooth and responsive.
• Reduce Tearing and Stutter – Variable Refresh Rate Passthrough
  VRR support lets compatible consoles and displays dynamically synchronise refresh rates, helping deliver smoother gameplay with reduced screen tearing while capturing your content.
• Play Without Distracting Capture Delay – Lag-Free HDMI Passthrough
  Connect your gaming display directly to the HD60 X's HDMI output and continue playing through the passthrough signal rather than relying on a delayed software preview. Elgato describes the HDMI output as lag-free passthrough.
• Ready for PlayStation 5 – Next-Generation Console Capture
  Capture gameplay directly from PS5 while retaining support for features including 4K output and compatible VRR setups, making the HD60 X a strong choice for PlayStation streamers.
• Perfect for Xbox Series X/S Content – High Resolution & VRR Support
  Connect an Xbox Series X or Series S and capture gameplay while retaining compatible HDMI Forum VRR and AMD FreeSync passthrough.
• Works with Previous-Generation Consoles – PS4 & Xbox One
  The HD60 X also supports PlayStation 4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One X and Xbox One S, making it suitable for creators with multi-console gaming setups.
• Stream Your Way – OBS Studio Compatibility
  Use the HD60 X with OBS Studio on Windows and macOS, giving experienced streamers access to scenes, overlays, alerts, audio sources and advanced broadcast controls.
• Simple External Setup – No Internal PCIe Card Required
  The external USB design means there is no need to open your PC and install an internal capture card. Connect through a compatible USB 3.0 5Gbps connection and start building your recording or streaming workflow.
• Capture Console Audio or External Sources – 3.5mm Line-In
  A dedicated 3.5mm stereo line-in connection gives you additional flexibility for supported audio-routing setups, making it easier to integrate external sound sources into your workflow.
• Keep HDR Gaming While Streaming in SDR – On-Device Tone Mapping
  On-device HDR-to-SDR tone mapping helps creators maintain an HDR gaming experience while working with SDR-compatible streaming or recording workflows.
• One Capture Card for Multiple Systems – Broad HDMI Compatibility
  Beyond PlayStation and Xbox, the HD60 X supports Nintendo Switch, PCs and other unencrypted HDMI sources, making it a versatile centrepiece for multi-platform content creation.
• Everything Needed to Get Connected – HDMI & USB Cables Included
  Elgato supplies the HD60 X with an HDMI 2.0 cable and USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A cable, helping you get your setup connected without immediately purchasing additional cables.

Why Choose This Product

The Elgato HD60 X is built for gamers who want their stream or recording setup to stay out of the way of the actual gaming experience.

Its combination of 4K60 HDR passthrough, 1080p60 HDR capture, 4K30 recording and VRR support means you can enjoy high-quality gameplay on your own display while simultaneously producing polished content for your audience.

For competitive gaming, high-refresh-rate passthrough up to 1440p120 or 1080p240 helps retain fluid gameplay, while OBS compatibility provides the flexibility needed to build professional layouts, alerts and multi-source streams.

With its compact external design and broad compatibility across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC, the HD60 X is an ideal solution for creators who want a powerful capture setup without installing internal hardware.

Specifications

Elgato officially specifies 4K30 capture, 1440p60 capture, 1080p60 HDR capture, 4K60 HDR passthrough, 1440p120 and 1080p240 passthrough, VRR, HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0 5Gbps connectivity. HDR capture is supported on Windows; macOS supports HDR passthrough but not HDR capture.

Ideal for Twitch streamers, YouTube creators, console gamers, gaming channels and content creators who want to capture high-quality gameplay without compromising how the game looks or feels on their own display.

It is particularly well suited to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S users who want to retain 4K60, HDR or compatible VRR gameplay while recording or streaming at a resolution optimised for their audience.

The HD60 X is also an excellent option for OBS-based streaming setups, multi-console creators and users who prefer the convenience of an external capture card that can move between PC and Mac systems.