Each button is an LCD screen which can be customized, and mapped to specific functions like 'Open Program' or 'Mute Microphone', or perform multiple actions at once.Įlgato has released multiple products under the Stream Deck name. It is designed to serve as a video game live streaming control device for online streamers. The Stream Deck is a customizable control pad, which can act as a programmable keyboard that lets the user create their own macros. A review in Gizmodo said that it captured extremely high-quality footage, but it may be higher-end than needed for many gamers that would be satisfied with the recording features built into the console. The Telegraph gave it four out of five stars. It recorded in 60 frames per second and 1080p high definition video (compared to the previous Game Capture HD's 1080p30 or 720p60), whereas typical low-end video game recording devices capture in 720p and 30 frames per second. In October 2014 Elgato released a new version called HD 60. A review in iPhone Life gave it 4 out of 5 stars and noted that it could also be used to record iPad games with the right setup. It captures video as the console sends it to the television, compresses and stores it. The device connects between a gaming console and the TV and is powered by a USB connection. It was created in response to gamers that were hacking EyeTV products for gameplay recording. Game Capture HD, which connects to gaming consoles to record gameplay, was introduced in 2012. An article in The Register explained that the original drives introduced in 2012 didn't perform well in benchmark tests, but the newer "plus" version had impressive speed results during testing. It said the drive was "blazing fast" and "the most portable drive to date" but was also expensive. A CNET review of a Thunderbolt Drive+ drive gave it a 4.5 out of 5 star rating. The following year, in 2013, Elgato replaced them with similar drives identified as "Thunderbolt Drive +", which added USB 3.0 support and was claimed to be faster than the previous iteration. Benchmark tests by MacWorld and Tom's Hardware said that the hard drive was slower than other products they tested, despite being connected through a faster Thunderbolt port, rather than Firewire. Thunderbolt SSD Įlgato introduced two external solid-state drives in September 2012 called Thunderbolt Drive. Reviews in TechRadar and Macworld gave it 4 out of 5 stars. The Register and CNET disagreed on whether it was competitively priced. A review in The Register said it was compact and useful, but Windows users should consider a USB 3.0 dock. It is typically used to plug a Macbook into an office setting (printer, monitor, keyboard) or to provide additional ports not available in the MacBook Air. A computer is plugged into the dock using a Thunderbolt port in order to gain access to the dock's three USB ports, audio jacks, HDMI and Ethernet. ( March 2021)Ī rear view of the Elgato Thunderbolt dock showing the available ports The Elgato Thunderbolt Drive+ Thunderbolt dock Įlgato introduced a Thunderbolt docking station in June 2014. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. The reason given is: Does not reflect Elgato's current product lineup as of 2021, including for example Elgato's expansion into microphones.
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