I have been playing video games and streaming online for a long time but was PC and I wanted to start showcasing console gaming and I am perfectly aware of the popular video card used by many people, but it’s also hard to find during this time for the past few months and if you do find it, the price has been jacked up.
So, I decided to give the DODODUCK USB Video Capture Card a try.
It’s an adapter that has a steel casing that allows for HDMI input to USB 2.0 and it is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS.
So, as a test…I connected my Nintendo Switch its dock, connected the HDMI to the DODODUCK USB Video Capture Card and fired up OBS (a free Open Broadcast Software) which is great for video streaming on Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, etc.
And sure enough, my laptop detected it and I was able to stream online.
It is plug and play and it works!!!
Now with that being said, there are a few things you should know:
For video, it features 1080p 30fps and supports input max resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz and output max resolution of 1920×1080 @30Hz. It’s not 4K, it’s 1080p.
As for audio, for OBS, this is what you have to do:
Create a Video Capture Device and for device, if not select yet, select USB Video.
For Audio, select on Audio Output Mode, choose Direct Sound and check “Use Custom Audio Device”.
And that’s it!!!
I was surprised of how well this device worked. It’s way cheaper than the well-known capture card and under $28!!!
So, if you are looking for a much cheaper alternative to live stream (or record) your gaming videos or any device that has an HDMI output, the DODODUCK USB Video Capture Card is highly recommended!
