AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus GC513
Expert rating7 / 10
- Form Factor:
- External
- Connection Type:
- USB 2.0 Micro USB
- Max Recording Resolution:
- 1080p60 (PC-free)
- Passthrough Resolution:
- 4K60
- Weight:
- 185.5 g
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Manufacturer: AVerMedia Last updated: September 10, 2026
AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus GC513 (Standalone microSD Recording / PC-Free Mode / 1080p60 Capture / 4K60 Passthrough) Review
The AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus (GC513) is a standalone-capable capture card recording 1080p60 straight to microSD in PC-Free Mode, with 4K60 passthrough and HDMI in/out in a 185.5g portable body.
Every capture card in our catalog so far requires a PC or Mac to actually record anything, the Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus is the exception, its PC-Free Mode records straight to a microSD card, no computer required at all, genuinely useful for travel or capturing gameplay on a console-only setup.
PC-Free Recording Is the Whole Point
Three modes cover the ways people actually want to use this, PC Mode for live streaming through a computer, PC-Free Mode for standalone 1080p60 recording to microSD, and Storage Mode for pulling files off afterward. That middle mode is what nothing else in our catalog offers.
Built for Travel, Not a Desk Setup
At 147 x 57 x 47mm and under 200g, this is designed to go in a bag alongside a console, not sit permanently wired into a streaming rig, if your capture needs are occasional and mobile rather than a fixed studio setup, that portability matters more than raw spec numbers.
Comparison to Alternatives
Against our own Elgato HD60 S+, the HD60 S+ requires a connected PC for any recording, the Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus doesn't, that's the deciding factor if you travel with your setup. Against our own AverMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 GC575, the GC575 is a fixed desk unit with far higher recording resolution, the Portable 2 Plus trades that ceiling for genuine portability.
Specifications
Identity
| Brand | AVerMedia |
|---|
Design
| Form Factor | External, standalone-capable |
|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB 2.0 Micro USB, HDMI |
Performance
| Max Recording Resolution | 1080p60 (PC-free) |
|---|---|
| Passthrough Resolution | 4K60 |
Physical and commercial
| Weight | 185.5 g |
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| Model | Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus (GC513) |
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Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating7 / 10
The only genuinely standalone capture option here — records to microSD with no computer attached.
Best for
- Travelers and console-only setups that need standalone recording without a connected computer.
Not for
- Fixed desk streaming setups where a higher-resolution, PC-connected card makes more sense.
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus GC513 (Standalone microSD Recording / PC-Free Mode / 1080p60 Capture / 4K60 Passthrough)?
The AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus GC513 (Standalone microSD Recording / PC-Free Mode / 1080p60 Capture / 4K60 Passthrough) is a capture card from AVerMedia. Key specs: Connection Type USB 2.0 Micro USB, HDMI, Max Recording Resolution 1080p60 (PC-free), Passthrough Resolution 4K60, Weight 185.5.
Who is the AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus GC513 (Standalone microSD Recording / PC-Free Mode / 1080p60 Capture / 4K60 Passthrough) best suited to?
It suits travelers and console-only setups that need standalone recording without a connected computer..
What are the drawbacks of the AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus GC513 (Standalone microSD Recording / PC-Free Mode / 1080p60 Capture / 4K60 Passthrough)?
It is a poor fit for fixed desk streaming setups where a higher-resolution, pc-connected card makes more sense..