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Genki ShadowCast 2

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Genki ShadowCast 2

The Genki ShadowCast 2 is an ultra-compact USB capture card handling 1080p60 (up to 1440p30) with 4K60 input and passthrough, sitting in the beginner tier. Its tiny footprint makes it a natural fit for capturing from a Switch or Steam Deck. Best for beginners and portable setups who value size over maximum capture resolution.

Scores

Breakdown
Overall59±10

Caliber-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).

Beginner Friendliness95
Compatibility50
Confidence49
Pro Readiness26
Upgrade Path55
Value95

The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.

How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.

Specifications

SpecValueVerification
max capture1080p60 capture (up to 1440p30); 4K60 input / passthroughFlagged
interfaceusbSourced

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

  • beginners
  • Switch and Steam Deck handhelds
  • ultra-compact portable capture

Who should skip this

  • 4K or high-frame-rate recorders — capture caps at 1080p60 (1440p30)
  • Console capture needing native OBS device support — it leans on Genki's companion app rather than a standard capture source

Where to buy

List price $50

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Compatibility

No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard pc builds setup.

Upgrade path

Outgrow it and the Elgato Game Capture HD60 X is the natural next step up in capture cards. See it →