The UGREEN 4K Capture Card is on sale for less than $30 — it's the perfect, budget-friendly Christmas gift for livestreamers and content creators

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Record or livestream your epic gaming adventures with zero latency using the UGREEN 4K Capture Card (Image credit: Ugreen | Edited with Gemini)

If you're planning on becoming a gaming content creator or simply recording footage of your favorite gaming moments to show off online, having a capture card is essential. These devices can capture footage at a higher visual quality than your home console or PC can, and do so without straining their performance.

One of the best budget-friendly options is the UGREEN 4K@30Hz HDMI Capture Card, which is now on sale for $29.99 at Amazon exclusively for Amazon Prime Members.

UGREEN 4K@30Hz HDMI Capture Card
Zero latency at a budget price
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UGREEN 4K@30Hz HDMI Capture Card: was $39.99 now $29.99 at Amazon


Record your greatest gaming moments forever or stream them live to your adoring fans with UGREEN's HDMI Capture Card. This budget-friendly device features 4K Passthrough & Loop-Out, low latency, broad device compatibility, and easy plug-and-play set-up.

Why buy this gaming capture card?

A highlight sheet of the UGREEN 4K HDMI Capture Card's features. (Image credit: UGREEN)

The best Xbox capture cards aren't cheap as they usually run for hundreds of dollars, like the Elgato HD60 X or the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K, for example.

However, UGREEN's 4K@30Hz HDMI Capture Card defies that pricing convention by having a much more budget-friendly MSRP of $39.99, which has now dropped even further to $29.99 at Amazon for a limited time for Amazon Prime Members.

However, don't mistake this capture card's cheaper price tag for lower quality, as it's equipped with plenty of reliable hardware that helps it rival even its premium competitors.

It offers easy plug-and-play functionality and supports 1080p resolution at 60fps or 2K resolution at 30fps.

Ugreen's capture card supports 4K resolution at 30Hz input and loop-out, so it can manage high-bandwidth video and audio signals with minimal latency. This means that while using this capture card to record or livestream your games, your controls won't suffer any latency/input delay during gameplay.

This capture card also includes capture options for 1080p resolution at 60fps or 2K resolution at 30fps, an easy plug-and-play setup that doesn't require downloading any drivers to use, and broad compatibility with various consoles, PCs, and other devices with USB 3.0 connections.

You'll simply need to connect this device and then download a program to help with streaming. We recommend the free and open-source OBS Studio, which is used by thousands of people.

So, if you're planning to get yourself or a friend an affordable gaming capture card this upcoming Christmas to kickstart your content creator/livestreamer careers for less, then we recommend the UGREEN 4K@30Hz HDMI capture card.

FAQ

What devices is UGREEN 4K@30Hz HDMI capture card compatible with?

This capture card is compatible with Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Meta Quest 3/2, iPads, laptops, and PCs.

What drivers or software programs will I need to use this capture card?

The UGREEN 4K@30Hz HDMI capture card doesn't require drivers to function as it uses a plug-and-play set-up.

However, you will need to use it in conjunction with third-party streaming and footage capture apps like OBS Studio, XSplit, or Streamlabs in order to record or livestream gameplay footage.

Does the UGREEN 4K@30Hz HDMI capture card support HDCP content, HDR, or 3D?

No, it does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) content, HDR, or 3D. If you're using this Capture Card with an Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, or PlayStation 5, you must disable HDCP in the aforementioned consoles' settings, otherwise, the Capture Card won't work.

Are there any other benefits to Amazon Prime Membership aside from accessing this discount deal?

Amazon Prime Membership offers a wide range of beneficial perks when browsing at Amazon, like Two-Day/One-Day/Same-Day Shipping, access to streaming services like Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Music, and early access to exclusive discounts just to name a few.


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Alexander Cope
Contributor — Gaming

Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran of 30-plus years, primarily covering PC and Xbox games here on Windows Central. Gaming since the 8-bit era, Alexander's expertise revolves around gaming guides and news, with a particular focus on Japanese titles from the likes of Elden Ring to Final Fantasy. Alexander is always on deck to help our readers conquer the industry's most difficult games — when he can pry himself away from Monster Hunter that is!

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