AVerMedia Live Gamer MINI (GC311)
A beginner-tier USB capture card handling 1080p60 capture and passthrough — a true budget, plug-and-play option. Best for newcomers capturing 1080p gameplay without opening their PC or spending much. Don't expect 4K or high-refresh passthrough here; this is squarely a 1080p60 entry device, positioned as a non-Genki budget pick.
Scores
BreakdownHideOverall59±6Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
Scores
BreakdownHideCaliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
Tier 'beginner', adjusted for in-class price position and source coverage.
No ecosystem requirements declared for this category.
1 independent/primary source(s), 3 cited in total; 1 field(s) flagged for verification.
Tier 'beginner', adjusted for in-class price headroom, sourcing, and verification state.
Tier 'beginner' baseline with 0 native ecosystem(s) carrying into higher-tier setups.
Priced in the 45th percentile of its beginner-tier peers in this category.
The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| max capture | 1080p60 capture; 1080p60 passthroughFlagged | Flagged |
| interface | usbSourced | Sourced |
1/2 detail specs sourced · 1 flagged for verification. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Verdict
Best for
- true budget 1080p60 capture
- plug-and-play simplicity
- non-Genki budget pick
Who should skip this
- 4K or high-refresh players — capture and passthrough both cap at 1080p60
- HDR streamers — there's no HDR support, so colors flatten on capture
Where to buy
List price $100
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Compatibility
No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard pc builds setup.
Upgrade path
Outgrow it and the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 (PCIe) is the natural next step up in capture cards. See it →