Elgato

Elgato Game Capture HD60

Expert rating5 / 10

Form Factor:: External USB
Max Recording Resolution:: 1080p60
Passthrough Resolution:: 1080p60
HDR Support:: No

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Manufacturer: Elgato Last updated: 2026-09-12

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Elgato Game Capture HD60 Review

If you're looking up the original Elgato Game Capture HD60 (not the HD60 S, S+, or X) because you're buying used or found old retailer stock, this is the 2015-era external box that started the HD60 line.

It's a plain 1080p60 external USB 3.0 box with no Instant Gameview, meaning there's a noticeable frame or two of passthrough lag on your monitor while it's connected, unlike every HD60 model that came after it. It still works fine for basic 1080p60 recording, but there's no reason to buy this over a current HD60 X unless the price gap is huge.

Comparison to Alternatives

The original HD60 predates Elgato's zero-lag "Instant Gameview" passthrough, which the Elgato HD60 S+ and HD60 X both have, so you'll see visible delay on your monitor while capturing through this unit. It also has no HDR passthrough at all, where the HD60 X passes through 4K60 HDR even though it only records at 1080p60. Against the Razer Ripsaw HD, the original HD60 is roughly equivalent in resolution and connection type, but the Ripsaw HD's passthrough lag is lower thanks to a newer chipset.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating5 / 10

A dated, discontinued 1080p60 box with real passthrough lag. Buy the HD60 X instead unless this is going for next to nothing used.

Best for

Retro or budget builds where noticeable passthrough delay isn't a dealbreaker
Buyers picking one up secondhand for cheap 1080p60 recording only
Simple screen recording setups where you're not watching the passthrough monitor while playing

Not for

Competitive gamers who need zero-lag passthrough to their monitor
Anyone wanting HDR or 4K passthrough from a current-gen console
New buyers who could get an HD60 X for not much more

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Elgato
Model Number	HD60 (10025015)

Design

Form Factor	External USB
Connection Type	USB 3.0

Performance

Max Recording Resolution	1080p60
Passthrough Resolution	1080p60
HDR Support	No

Signal handling

Latency	50 ms

Software and compatibility

Software Integration	Elgato Game Capture software

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Elgato Game Capture HD60 (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / 1080p60 Passthrough / Original HD60)?

Key specs for the Elgato Game Capture HD60: Form Factor External USB, Connection Type USB 3.0, Max Recording Resolution 1080p60, Passthrough Resolution 1080p60, HDR Support No, Software Integration Elgato Game Capture software.

Who is the Elgato Game Capture HD60 (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / 1080p60 Passthrough / Original HD60) best suited to?

Best suited to: Retro or budget builds where noticeable passthrough delay isn't a dealbreaker; Buyers picking one up secondhand for cheap 1080p60 recording only; Simple screen recording setups where you're not watching the passthrough monitor while playing.

What are the drawbacks of the Elgato Game Capture HD60 (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / 1080p60 Passthrough / Original HD60)?

Not the best fit for: Competitive gamers who need zero-lag passthrough to their monitor; Anyone wanting HDR or 4K passthrough from a current-gen console; New buyers who could get an HD60 X for not much more.