AVerMedia Live Gamer Mini GC311
Expert rating7 / 10
- Form Factor:
- Compact/portable
- Connection Type:
- USB 2.0
- Max Recording Resolution:
- 1080p30
- Passthrough Resolution:
- 1080p60
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Manufacturer: AVerMedia Last updated: September 10, 2026
AVerMedia Live Gamer Mini GC311 (Compact External USB 2.0 / 1080p60 Passthrough / 1080p30 Capture / No External Power) Review
The AVerMedia Live Gamer Mini GC311 is a compact, bus-powered USB 2.0 capture card with 1080p60 passthrough and 1080p30 recording, bundled with RECentral software, at $99.99.
The Live Gamer Mini is AVerMedia's answer to "I just need to plug my console into my laptop and stream, nothing fancy." It's smaller than a deck of cards, doesn't need external power, and costs meaningfully less than AVerMedia's own Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus that we already carry, in exchange for capping out at 1080p30 capture instead of that model's higher-end spec. If your setup is a Switch, an older console, or a scenario where 1080p30 recording is genuinely fine (which, for a lot of couch co-op and variety content, it is), this is the cheapest legitimate entry point into console capture we stock.
The 1080p30 Trade-off
1080p60 passthrough means what you see on your monitor while playing stays smooth, the 30fps ceiling only applies to what actually gets recorded or streamed out. For fast competitive footage that's a real limitation, for most other console content it's a non-issue most viewers won't notice on a phone or laptop screen.
Comparison to Alternatives
Against our own AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus, the Mini is smaller, cheaper, and USB 2.0 instead of higher-bandwidth USB-C, capped at 1080p30 recording versus the Portable 2 Plus's better spec. Against Elgato's Cam Link 4K, the AVerMedia is a true standalone capture-and-record device with its own software, while the Cam Link is UVC passthrough only, different use case entirely.
Specifications
Identity
| Brand | AVerMedia |
|---|
Design
| Form Factor | Compact/portable |
|---|
| Model | Live Gamer Mini GC311 |
|---|---|
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Passthrough | 1080p60 |
| Capture Resolution | 1080p30 |
| External Power | Not required |
| Software | RECentral |
| Price | $99.99 |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating7 / 10
The cheapest legitimate console capture entry point, as long as 1080p30 recording is acceptable.
Best for
- Budget console capture where 1080p30 recording is acceptable.
- Travel/portable streaming setups where size and simplicity matter most.
Not for
- Competitive or fast-motion capture, 1080p30 recording will show it.
- Anyone who already has a 1080p60-capable card and is looking to upgrade.
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the AVerMedia Live Gamer Mini GC311 (Compact External USB 2.0 / 1080p60 Passthrough / 1080p30 Capture / No External Power)?
The AVerMedia Live Gamer Mini GC311 (Compact External USB 2.0 / 1080p60 Passthrough / 1080p30 Capture / No External Power) is a capture card from AVerMedia. Key specs: Interface USB 2.0, Passthrough 1080p60, Capture Resolution 1080p30, External Power Not required, Software RECentral.
Will the AVerMedia Live Gamer Mini GC311 (Compact External USB 2.0 / 1080p60 Passthrough / 1080p30 Capture / No External Power) work with my current setup?
The AVerMedia Live Gamer Mini GC311 (Compact External USB 2.0 / 1080p60 Passthrough / 1080p30 Capture / No External Power) lists Interface is USB 2.0. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the AVerMedia Live Gamer Mini GC311 (Compact External USB 2.0 / 1080p60 Passthrough / 1080p30 Capture / No External Power) best suited to?
It suits budget console capture where 1080p30 recording is acceptable., travel/portable streaming setups where size and simplicity matter most..
What are the drawbacks of the AVerMedia Live Gamer Mini GC311 (Compact External USB 2.0 / 1080p60 Passthrough / 1080p30 Capture / No External Power)?
It is a poor fit for competitive or fast-motion capture, 1080p30 recording will show it., anyone who already has a 1080p60-capable card and is looking to upgrade..