Top Capture Cards for PS5, Xbox, and Switch: 4K and 1080p Options

For those eager to stream games to an audience or simply record top-notch footage from their PlayStation 5, more robust PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X, or Nintendo Switch, a capture card could be your best bet. This nifty device is essentially a USB-to-HDMI accessory that handles your console’s raw video signal—something the built-in recording features can’t fully support—and relays it to your PC for storage.

With a variety of capture cards flooding the market, our guide trims down the options to feature-filled USB-based models. Whether you’re aiming to capture gameplay in 1080p or aspiring to achieve stunning 4K recordings with a swift frame rate, we’ve got you covered. And for those streamers eyeing the use of a high-end DSLR as their webcam, we haven’t forgotten to toss in some stellar camera capture card suggestions.

### Best overall capture card

### Best 4K-ready capture card

### Best budget-friendly capture card

### Best capture card that doesn’t require a PC