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ShadowCast

Console laptop link
Rated 4.7 out of 5
Based on 145 reviews
$49.99 USD
Genki ShadowCast connects your favorite game console to the laptop. It allows your laptop to become a TV by converting HDMI output into a video stream that your computer can read without drivers. Once your game footage is on the laptop the possibilities are endless.
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Shadowcast
Smallest capture card, but great performance!
Capture your game footage and be a star!
Open up camera possibilities for you stream and online parties.
Fits and plays well with other hardwares and software.
3 EASY STEPS TO SETUP
<span>3</span> EASY STEPS TO SETUP
Launch Genki Arcade app on your computer
Connect USB-C cable to ShadowCast + laptop
Insert ShadowCast into game console

Just Plug & Play

Just plug the ShadowCast to any HDMI Source and display it on your laptop.

This is what it looks like compared to the Nintendo Switch HDMI cable.

We designed it to basically hide inside of the Nintendo Switch Dock. And it also works with the Genki Covert Dock on the go.

Once you’re playing on your computer
There’s actually a few more interesting things you can do:
Quick and Convenient
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Connect your DSLR camera,
use it as a professional web-cam
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Works with your next-gen console
Shadowcast enables you to play many of your favorite game consoles on a laptop or any computer, really!
And any console with HDMI out

Here’s what others are saying

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average rating 4.7 out of 5
Based on 145 reviews
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Reviewed by Jonah A.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

ShadowCast

I found this product very easy to setup and use.

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Reviewed by Mike B.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5
Review posted

Better than I expected!

So let's be real for a minute: you probably saw the Shadowcast's $50 price tag and - like me - really doubted that a thin little device like this would actually work for a capture card.

And then I bought one. And plugged it into an Xbox One. And it worked.

Surprisingly low latency. Pretty decent visuals considering it's just 1080p. And, if you're using it with a Switch, it'll still detect all the motion control stuff your controller might have, even on a laptop screen.

The best part? The Genki Arcade app - which is by no means perfect - actually carries the sound over without needing to do any sort of computer wizardry like you might have to do with OBS. You can even share the screen through programs like Discord, and share experiences on consoles you might not have had an easy time doing it with.

I tested it with my Switch (of course), an Xbox One, an NES Classic and an SNES Classic. I even plugged it into a simple composite-to-HDMI converter and managed to get a Gamecube working on it.

My only concerns now are that the cord it came with is very short, which can lead to some issues when getting everything hooked in properly. The device also gets very, very warm when in proper use - I've wondered whether or not to put a tiny fan next to it if I use it for an extended period of time.

The Genki Arcade app also lacks recording software as far as I can tell. The buttons are there, so it appears there were plans to put it in, but the functionality isn't present anymore. It…

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Reviewed by Lorenzo C.
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I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5
Review posted

Great capture card for the uninitiated

This capture card is awesome! It’s allowed me to travel with consoles and record with ease. It’s by no means perfect but neither is Elgato. It definitely does the job and pretty darn well. I especially like that it utilizes usb c, which makes it a no brainer for using on my MacBook Pro (and it doesn’t stress out my hardware the way my Elgato capture card does).

My full review: https://youtu.be/oHAD7VE0Uuw

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Reviewed by Who!
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Using for months

I definitely recommend the Genki ShadowCast, it plugs right into my desktop and allows me to share my gameplay on Discord with my friends!

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Reviewed by Joseph H.
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I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5
Review posted

Great product, been using it with everything

Considering it's just an HDMI output to USB c, it makes it compatible with an endless amount of devices, and is absolutely great in tandem with a screen recording software to capture gameplay on a computer. Or even just displaying the game.

The only way I could think they could improve this product is to further expand the range of displays compatible. For example, most smartphones have USBC ports nowadays. Maybe they could put that app on Android? After all, most people have a smartphone but not everybody has a computer, and it would also make the product much more versatile. Certainly would be lower latency than cloud gaming, in theory.

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Weight: 0.4oz (10g)

Dimensions: 52mm x 25mm x 9mm (0.98" x 2.1" x 0.35")

Technical Specification

• HDMI Input: 4K/30fps or 1080p/60fps

• USB Output Resolution: 1080p/30fps or 720p/60fps (MJPG)

• Color Depth: 9/10/12-bit deep color

• USB Support: USB-C, USB-A (2.0+), UVC Video and USB Audio UAC (L-PCM format)

• Software Support: Any UVC software in MacOS, Windows, and Android

• Power: No external power needed, taken from USB port on laptop (0.4A / 5V DC)

• Operating Temperature Range: -10 to 55°C.

Warranty

1 Year

Compatibility

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Sony Playstation 3/4/5™, Xbox Series X, SNES mini

Processor: PC i5-3400 or above or NB i7-3537U2.0GHZ or above

Graphics Card: PC NVIDIA GT630 or above or NC NVIDIA GT735M or above

Run Memory: 4GB of RAM

ShadowCast

Rated 4.7 out of 5
Based on 145 reviews
$49.99 USD
$49.99 USD