--- product_id: 71165171 title: "Live Gamer Ultra (GC553)" brand: "avermedia" price: "€ 258.87" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "A Ver Media" url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/71165171-live-gamer-ultra-gc553 store_origin: IE region: Ireland --- # Ultra Low Latency 4K60 HDR Pass-Through USB 3.1 Type-C Powered Live Gamer Ultra (GC553) **Brand:** avermedia **Price:** € 258.87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Capture Every Frame, Own Every Moment ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Live Gamer Ultra (GC553) by avermedia - **How much does it cost?** € 258.87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/71165171-live-gamer-ultra-gc553) ## Best For - avermedia enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted avermedia brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Play USB-C Power:** Compact, USB 3.1 Type-C powered design means effortless setup and portability—no bulky power bricks required. - • **Lag-Free Gameplay Capture:** Ultra low latency ensures your live gameplay streams and recordings stay perfectly in sync with zero perceptible delay. - • **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Supports Windows 11 and macOS 10.13+, empowering creators on both PC and Mac ecosystems with professional-grade capture. - • **Seamless 4K60 HDR Experience:** Enjoy pristine 4K60 HDR passthrough without compromise, perfect for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and Switch 2 setups. - • **Optimized for Next-Gen Consoles:** Specifically engineered to handle high frame rates and HDR content from the latest consoles, future-proof your streaming rig. ## Overview The AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra GC553 is a compact, USB 3.1 Type-C powered capture card designed for professional-grade 4K60 HDR passthrough and 4K30 capture. It delivers ultra low latency for seamless gameplay recording and streaming on Windows 11 and macOS 10.13+, supporting next-gen consoles like Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and Switch 2. Its plug-and-play design and broad compatibility make it the go-to device for millennial pros seeking uncompromised video quality and smooth performance. ## Description Product description Discover Your Capture Card Review: Works great on macOS - I'm writing this review primarily because none of the other reviews seem to cover using the device on macOS, which is what I bought it for. This is for the GC553 connected over USB-C with an Apple Thunderbolt cable as the Mac instructions suggest. I have the device connected to a 2018 Mac Mini, which obviously doesn't meet the system requirements AVerMedia provides but that's fine because I'm not using their software. I took my chances going in knowing this was a standard USB Video device and figured if the Mini can encode 4K30 in realtime via hardware then why would I need discrete graphics? As it turns out, I was right and it works fine. The official software provided for the device can't even capture a stable 1080p30, which is expected since it's just encoding in software. But it can apply firmware updates and change settings. OBS can't do hardware encoding on the Mini either, so that's not very good either. The good news is that any app that can do video capture + hardware encoding on a Mac works perfectly. The easiest option is Quicktime Player, which comes with macOS. Quicktime Player offers two quality settings, High and Maximum. High is 720p, maximum is 1080p. Both capture at a flawless 60fps with no dropped frames. Unfortunately QuickTime Player doesn't let you capture at 4K. I don't know how many capture apps for macOS support both hardware encoding and 4K devices, but I found a 3rd party app called SwiftCapture and purchased that. It can capture 4K30fps directly to H.264 on the Mac Mini flawlessly, no dropped frames. This is exactly what I wanted and it confirms that the official system requirements are just a limitation of the official software and you probably can use the capture device on any mac with USB-C as long as it supports hardware encoding. Note that I use this specifically for capture to files only. I haven't looked to see if any 3rd party streaming app supports the hardware encoder on the Mac Mini. OBS doesn't as of version 23.2.1. You can still use that anyway but the framerate will be choppy since it's not hardware encoded. As far as the product goes, I was impressed by the size. It's much smaller than the HD PVR that I used to capture component video previously. And the fact that it is USB powered is also nice. Set up was fairly easy, just connect it following the instructions and use the software on their website to update to the latest version. The only disadvantage I can see is that it doesn't seem to be capable of capturing 1440p60 unless the source device is outputting that resolution. When you have 4K content, I can capture in 4Kp30 or 1080p60 which is downscaled from 4K, but it doesn't let you capture the 4K downscaled to 1440p60. When you put the device into 1440p mode during 2160p video it just displays a message about resolution not being supported. In the software provided it seems the only way to capture at 1440p is to put the device into 4k30 mode but save your video as 1440p30. I'm not sure if it behaves the same way on Windows but it would be nice to be able to directly capture into 1440p even if the content was 2160p. Overall it's a great little device if you just want to do video recording from a Mac, especially if you don't use the provided software. Review: Works like a champ, never gets hot, and always delivers quality. - I’ve been using this capture card for a little over 8 months and I’ve got to say... Elgato has its work cut out for them. 1080p120 recording capability is super nifty, and the passthrough ports enable you to use high refresh gaming monitors without having to worry about Windows desktop cloning ruining your fun. If you want G-SYNC/FreeSync support, you won’t get it here. But if you’re running a dual PC streaming setup like mine, you’re probably not having an issue hitting your monitor’s refresh rate anyways. This is also very plug and play with OBS, and supports 1080p60 YUY2 for the best performance. ## Features - 4Kp60 High Dynamic Range (HDR) Pass-through (For 4K, HDR or High frame rate recording only NVIDIA graphics card are supported.) - Max Recording: 4Kp30 / 1440p60 / 1080p120 / 1080p60HDR - Ultra low latency: enjoy playing uncompressed video straight on their PC monitor with virtually no latency ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07DHV47HF | | AV Output | HDMI 2.0 | | Antenna Location | Video Recording, Gameplay Broadcasting | | Best Sellers Rank | #242 in Internal TV Tuner & Video Capture Cards | | Brand | AVerMedia | | Built-In Media | CyberLink PowerDirector 15 Product Key Card, HDMI 2.0 cable, Live Gamer Ultra (GC553), Quick start guide, USB Type C to Type A Cable | | Compatible Devices | PS5, Xbox Series X/S | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 766 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00795522965851 | | Hardware Interface | USB 3.1 Type C | | Item Dimensions | 4.43 x 2.6 x 1.02 inches | | Item Type Name | Game Capturing Device | | Item Weight | 0.26 Pounds | | Manufacturer | AVERMEDIA | | Mfr Part Number | GC553 | | Minimum System Requirements | Operating system: Windows 10 x64 (Support UVC Protocol) Desktop: - Intel Core i5-4440 3.10 GHz or above - NVIDIA GTX 660 - 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended) Laptop: - Intel Core i7-4810MQ - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M or above - 4 GB RAM (8GB Recommended) | | Model Name | Live Gamer ULTRA | | Model Number | GC553 | | Operating System | Windows 11, macOS 10.13 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Not_Performance_Used | | Platform | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | | Recommended Uses For Product | Video Recording, Gameplay Broadcasting | | Special Feature | Not_Performance_Used | | Tuner Type | ATSC 3.0, HDMI 2.0 | | UPC | 795522965851 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Video Capture Resolution | 1080p, 4K30 | | Warranty Description | 3 year manufacturer | ## Product Details - **Brand:** AVerMedia - **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.1 Type C - **Operating System:** Windows 11, macOS 10.13 - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Video Recording, Gameplay Broadcasting - **Video Capture Resolution:** 1080p, 4K30 ## Images ![Live Gamer Ultra (GC553) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wNH2HNSOL.jpg) ![Live Gamer Ultra (GC553) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619KCkO+AGL.jpg) ![Live Gamer Ultra (GC553) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71p6wSCzAsL.jpg) ![Live Gamer Ultra (GC553) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OTSqHBkOL.jpg) ![Live Gamer Ultra (GC553) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81jWFj8H41L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I want to use this to stream my xbox and switch games. if i have an xbox headset, do i need a separate microphone or can i use the xbox headset?** A: Please note you can't connect the headset to the controller or game console since it will cut the audio off before it transmits to your streaming software. You can only connect the headset to your computer for streaming. **Q: How is the color on the avermedia live gamer ultra?** A: Here's a video that alternates between screen tests with the AverMedia GC553 and a $20 capture device called IPXOZO. It was recorded at 2160p and 10bit color depth with xSplit Broadcaster, although I don't know if it will recompress when updated. The 10bit color comes through beautifully on the GC553. **Q: Do you need the software to record in PC Free mode?** A: No. All you need for that feature is a Class 10 Micro SD card. Here is a link to their website about it: https://www.avermedia.com/gaming/product/game_capture/live_gamer_portable_2 **Q: Can I use this to go live with a dslr** A: Yes, you can. But I no longer recommend this product. After recording more than the MicroSD card can hold, the LGP2 has bricked my 64GB and 128GB Micro SD cards. I've tried fixing them thru Mac and Windows to no avail. So if you use this for recording any paid for projects, be aware of this issue. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great on macOS *by P***. on August 12, 2019* I'm writing this review primarily because none of the other reviews seem to cover using the device on macOS, which is what I bought it for. This is for the GC553 connected over USB-C with an Apple Thunderbolt cable as the Mac instructions suggest. I have the device connected to a 2018 Mac Mini, which obviously doesn't meet the system requirements AVerMedia provides but that's fine because I'm not using their software. I took my chances going in knowing this was a standard USB Video device and figured if the Mini can encode 4K30 in realtime via hardware then why would I need discrete graphics? As it turns out, I was right and it works fine. The official software provided for the device can't even capture a stable 1080p30, which is expected since it's just encoding in software. But it can apply firmware updates and change settings. OBS can't do hardware encoding on the Mini either, so that's not very good either. The good news is that any app that can do video capture + hardware encoding on a Mac works perfectly. The easiest option is Quicktime Player, which comes with macOS. Quicktime Player offers two quality settings, High and Maximum. High is 720p, maximum is 1080p. Both capture at a flawless 60fps with no dropped frames. Unfortunately QuickTime Player doesn't let you capture at 4K. I don't know how many capture apps for macOS support both hardware encoding and 4K devices, but I found a 3rd party app called SwiftCapture and purchased that. It can capture 4K30fps directly to H.264 on the Mac Mini flawlessly, no dropped frames. This is exactly what I wanted and it confirms that the official system requirements are just a limitation of the official software and you probably can use the capture device on any mac with USB-C as long as it supports hardware encoding. Note that I use this specifically for capture to files only. I haven't looked to see if any 3rd party streaming app supports the hardware encoder on the Mac Mini. OBS doesn't as of version 23.2.1. You can still use that anyway but the framerate will be choppy since it's not hardware encoded. As far as the product goes, I was impressed by the size. It's much smaller than the HD PVR that I used to capture component video previously. And the fact that it is USB powered is also nice. Set up was fairly easy, just connect it following the instructions and use the software on their website to update to the latest version. The only disadvantage I can see is that it doesn't seem to be capable of capturing 1440p60 unless the source device is outputting that resolution. When you have 4K content, I can capture in 4Kp30 or 1080p60 which is downscaled from 4K, but it doesn't let you capture the 4K downscaled to 1440p60. When you put the device into 1440p mode during 2160p video it just displays a message about resolution not being supported. In the software provided it seems the only way to capture at 1440p is to put the device into 4k30 mode but save your video as 1440p30. I'm not sure if it behaves the same way on Windows but it would be nice to be able to directly capture into 1440p even if the content was 2160p. Overall it's a great little device if you just want to do video recording from a Mac, especially if you don't use the provided software. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works like a champ, never gets hot, and always delivers quality. *by D***L on April 28, 2021* I’ve been using this capture card for a little over 8 months and I’ve got to say... Elgato has its work cut out for them. 1080p120 recording capability is super nifty, and the passthrough ports enable you to use high refresh gaming monitors without having to worry about Windows desktop cloning ruining your fun. If you want G-SYNC/FreeSync support, you won’t get it here. But if you’re running a dual PC streaming setup like mine, you’re probably not having an issue hitting your monitor’s refresh rate anyways. This is also very plug and play with OBS, and supports 1080p60 YUY2 for the best performance. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Great For Switch 2, Passes Thru 4K HDR, Full Surround *by G***R on August 22, 2025* When researching this device I got bad information. Unlike the previous Avermedia LGP 2 this device does not actually limit the Switch 2's 4K HDR or its Linear 5.1 Surround sound. When using the previous device I actually had to play games in 4K without HDR and listen to them in stereo sound only. I have had no such issue with this device. I am running the Switch 2 through the device into my Marantz reciever (9.1 dolby atmos) and it sends the full 5.1 Linear surround signal. The Switch2 is limited to this ONE type of surround sound in the console's settings. So you need to make sure you can pass through this signal if you are using a surround system (may not impact headphones as much). The basic idea is that I did not want to sacrifice 4K, HDR or my surround set up in any way while playing the Switch 2. I was not willing to play in stereo or without HDR like the previous device forced me to do. Now what I am talking about is playing the Switch 2 uncompromised, not the quality of the recording. I am only recording in 1080 P and the recording itself may be in stereo. I did not test that but it sounds fine for youtube, and I dont want to record in 4K since it takes up alot of file space. So this did exactly what I was looking for. Again if you are using headphones it will probably sound good enough. Just be aware that using USB headphones will remove the sound data from the recording. You will likely need to use wired headphones connected directly to your stereo using a 9mm jack to avoid the issue. Thats what I do if I want to use headphones on Switch 2. My expensive headphones are USB only and wont allow me to record the audio for gameplay, just the video. Normally I run the console through my dolby atmos surround system, so its not a big deal. I got this device SOLELY to record the Switch 2 (but without compromising audio and video passthrough). I use the PS5 Pro and Series X's recording feature to record gameplay on external HDD's for those systems. The Switch 2 does not have a built in recording feature for long videos unfortunately. For PC gaming I use OBS on the PC to record that. This was my only solution for Switch 2 without compromising the pass through. The only issue is that you will need pretty good PC specs to run this device. My main work PC was not powerful enough, but the PC I use for gaming for overly capable so I am using that PC to record Switch 2. 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