The Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 from AVerMedia is a USB capture card that supports HDMI 2.1 features such as 4K resolution, high dynamic range (HDR), and variable refresh rate (VRR). It allows users to record or stream their gameplay from PC or next-gen consoles like Xbox Series X and PS5 with stunning clarity and smoothness. The device also has RGB lighting that can be customized with third-party software or AVerMedia’s own Gaming Utility tool.
The Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 is available now with a suggested retail price of $299.99 at Amazon and AVerMedia’s official storefront. It comes with a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 cable, an HDMI 2.1 cable, and a 3.5mm audio cable for capturing party chat. Users need to make sure their streaming PC or laptop’s Type-C port supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 or above, and their display and console support HDMI 2.1 connection. A firmware upgrade on October 19 will enable 1440p240 passthrough support for the device.
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Trend Themes
1. 4K Resolution Capture - Opportunity for businesses to develop high-end capture cards that support 4K resolution for recording and streaming gameplay.
2. Hdr-enabled Capture - Potential for companies to create capture cards that enable high dynamic range (HDR) recording and streaming of gaming content.
3. Vrr-compatible Capture - Emerging trend for businesses to produce capture cards that support variable refresh rate (VRR) for smooth and fluid gameplay capture.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunities in the gaming accessories industry for companies to develop and market high-end capture cards.
2. Consumer Electronics - Potential for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry through the creation and sale of HDMI capture cards with advanced features.
3. Software Development - Opportunity for software developers to create customized tools and utilities for capturing, editing, and streaming gameplay using HDMI capture cards.