Question / Help Capture card for OBS?

[TJB]

Hello, I'm trying to determine what capture card I should get to stream the Xbox One with OBS.
I've navigated through many channels and most people use an Elgato, HD60 version or Avermedia Live Gamer HD.
I've read reviews saying that the Elgato has problems with OBS, but is there any way to use one and fix the problems? Otherwise, I thought I could use the Gamer HD since I could install it in my PC. The problem with that is that I've read reviews on that too saying there are problems with the drivers that render the card useless.
I'm just looking for recommendations on what capture card I should get. Thanks!

 

[dodgepong]

http://www.helping-squad.com/which-capture-card-should-i-get-for-streaming-or-recording/

 

[TJB]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

 

[TJB]

Thanks for the link, but it only gives the technical aspects of each capture card along with whether each capture card works with OBS, Xsplit, etc. I am asking what card I should get but I'm also asking for someone's personal experience with each card and what they recommend.

 

[dodgepong]

So, you just want someone to tell you what capture card to get without really knowing much more about it.

Alright, fine. Avoid HD USB 2.0 capture cards like the plague. PCIe cards are the least hassle, and the Live Gamer HD is a fine choice.

 

[TJB]

It's not that I strictly wanted someone to tell me what to get while I wouldn't know much about it. I researched possible capture cards and already knew the basics of each one I was considering.
I thank you for the link with detailed information about EVERY possible card and I was mainly just searching for others opinions who would know more than I would. So thank you for that too!

The original Elgato and HD60 version are both USB 2.0 so I guess I'll stray away from those. As for the Live Gamer HD, I've read that on setup, there's a possibility of the card being bricked? If I avoid that problem will it be an easy setup to get my screen to OBS?

 

[dodgepong]

I don't know what you are talking about regarding bricking, that isn't something to be worried about.

 

[TJB]

Yeah I guess it occurs when your update the firmware with the Live Gamer HD. Anyway, I guess I'll get that since it's the best choice.

 

[tehguy]

Micomsoft XCAPTURE-1 is without doubt the best available for not ridiculous money. If you have an unlimited budget then look at Datapath Vision.

Personally I use an Avermedia Extremecap U3 and it works fine and can handle 1080p60 input. However if you have an SD source or require passthrough then it's certainly not the device for you.