To set up an external game capture card (such as those from Elgato or AVerMedia) for your PS5 or Xbox, you must follow a specific hardware sequence and toggle a vital software setting on the PlayStation.
Here is the exact step-by-step process to route your console video to your TV while simultaneously recording it on your PC or laptop. 🎮 Step 1: Adjust Console Settings (Crucial for PS5)
Before plugging in any capture card hardware, you must configure your console to allow external recording.
For PlayStation 5: Connect your PS5 directly to your TV first. Navigate to Settings > System > HDMI and toggle off “Enable HDCP”. Keeping High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) turned on will result in a black screen inside your streaming software.
For Xbox Series X/S: No settings changes are required. Xbox consoles automatically allow gameplay capture over HDMI natively. 🔌 Step 2: Connect the Hardware
Once the console settings are ready, arrange your cables using the capture card as the central hub.
Console to Capture Card: Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI OUT port of your PS5 or Xbox. Connect the other end to the HDMI IN port of the capture card.
Capture Card to TV/Monitor: Plug a second HDMI cable into the HDMI OUT port of your capture card. Plug the other end into your TV or gaming monitor. This provides lag-free passthrough video so you can play normally.
Capture Card to PC: Plug the included USB data cable (usually USB-C) into the capture card’s USB OUT port. Connect the opposite end to a USB 3.0 port (typically colored blue) on your streaming computer. 💻 Step 3: Configure Streaming Software (OBS Studio)
With the devices linked, configure your streaming or recording application to recognize the incoming video feed.
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