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#RED LIGHT ELGATO 60 SERIES#
Why do you ask?īecause I didn't read everything in full, I assumed that this meant the XR1 supported 120Hz pass through from my Xbox Series X in the same way all the other capture cards I've tested over the years supported pass through. The EVGA XR1 is the best example I've seen in some time of a product that will catch you out if you don't read all of the marketing and the small print. If you don't like the stock choices, you can go customize them yourself. Different modes and audio levels use the lights as an indicator of what's going on, and the RGB is the only part of the XR1 to have its own companion software. It's a bit cliche at this point, slapping colorful, blinking lights on a gaming product, but on the XR1 the lights also serve a functional purpose. I can't avoid mentioning the RGB, either. You can still add the audio from the capture card as a separate source if you wish, and I did notice that doing so produces more volume, but it isn't necessary.
Hooking up is the same as any other capture card, with the audio coming along with the video feed. In the months since I don't know if EVGA changed something or OBS did, but that's not an issue. It's also worth noting that when the XR1 first launched there were reports of setting up in OBS being a convoluted process that involved separate audio sources that needed to be added. Not low enough to play the game (not that you would) through OBS, but low enough that it doesn't impact your stream interaction. It's hard to measure exactly, but it's easily less than a second. The footage looks superb and while there is latency, it's not close to being significant. It can pass through video at 60 FPS at up to 4K resolution, while simultaneously capturing at 1080p60, which is what you want for streaming to services like Twitch.Īll of this is done with a standard USB 3.0 connection, and using USB-C, too, and while EVGA doesn't specify a maximum supported bitrate, the XR1 does at least encode RAW. It can't match the true titans of the space, like the AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt, but for streamers especially, it's very good. Whether you're gaming on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or the last-gen consoles, the XR1 is perfectly capable of being a good quality stream tool.
The headphone output on the XR1 really came into its own here, solving a problem that shouldn't exist. Because Sony thought it a good idea to block HDMI game audio when a headset is connected, you need a way to hear the game audio as well as output the video to OBS to handle. The XR1 audio features are also particularly useful to folks who own a PS5.
Not only does this ensure you can hear everything, but it makes sure if you want to stream your party chat as well, you can easily from any console.Īll the various audio source levels can be managed on the XR1, though most will still likely use OBS for more granular controls, at least for what your stream or video recording hears. To go with the dial there's a headphone-out/microphone-in jack as well as an input for party chat linked from a controller. Whether you're going to use the audio features is another matter, but you're well catered for if you want it. There are times the audio features on the XR1 will become really useful, especially if you're not using an Xbox. All the various features are controlled with this, and the XR1 has a pretty solid audio game going on top of its video prowess. The biggest standout feature on the hardware is the huge dial in the center of the mirrored finish on the top. This isn't a mere black rectangle, nor is it simply adorned with RGB to give it some gamer flair.
The EVGA XR1 is different from other capture cards and you'll see it the moment you open the box.