Genki ShadowCast (1st gen)

Capture cards

This is what matters about Genki ShadowCast (1st gen).

About

The original crowdfunded capture dongle that popularized the ultracompact form factor — USB 2.0-limited, no passthrough at all, capped at 1080p30 with a real internal capture line of just 720p upscaled.

Specs

Max resolution
1920x1080@30Hz
Requires DisplayLink driver
No

Ports: 1× HDMI (entrada) and 1× USB-C (USB 2.0)

Confirmed with

  • Notebook (generic)

    No HDMI passthrough of any kind — the only way to view gameplay is the app preview window. Independent 960fps-filmed latency tests measured 183.85ms via OBS and 206.75ms via the Genki Arcade app, versus a 142.7ms baseline for direct console-to-monitor display — a 40-64ms latency penalty.

    Source: www.reddit.com
    Confirmed — caveat
  • Steam Deck

    A Reddit user confirms using the original ShadowCast to stream their Steam Deck in 1080p to a laptop.

    Source: www.reddit.com
    Confirmed — caveat
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