As streaming and video recording grow in popularity for the gaming community, ease of access to these functions has increased. Modern consoles now have the ability to stream and record built right into the hardware, even if it is in a somewhat limited capacity. It can often feel like there’s a big divide if players want to jump from those simple solutions to a more professional rig. With the advent of 4K becoming ever more prevalent, the processing power and storage requirements to set up 4K capture just aren’t in the cards for many. Often that means sacrificing full 4K pass-through to do lower resolution recording and streaming.
AVerMedia is seeking to make flexible solutions that offer quality, ease of use, and affordability–particularly for those who don’t have a top-tier computer for processing full 4K streams and captures. The Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus’ flagship feature is the 4K pass-through, meaning players can capture and stream at 1080p 60fps while still outputting to their display at a full 4K. I should note that the LGP2+ is not a 4K streaming and capture device. For our PlayStation audience, it’s a solution that allows you to fully utilize your PS4 Pro with a 4K TV, yet not need an expensive 4K capture card and high-end computer. The only downside is the lack of HDR on the pass-through, so if your TV does HDR alongside 4K, you’ll have to unplug the LGP2+ to get all of that functionality. Perhaps most impressive about t...