Genki ShadowCast 2

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This is what matters about Genki ShadowCast 2.

About

The USB-C 3.2 successor that fixed the original's USB 2.0 bottleneck — real uncompressed 1080p60 capture in YUY2, with an extra 1440p30 mode only if the receiving port is genuinely USB-C 3.2.

Specs

Max resolution
1920x1080@60Hz
Requires DisplayLink driver
No

Ports: 1× HDMI (entrada) and 1× USB-C (USB 3.2)

Confirmed with

  • Notebook (generic)

    No HDMI passthrough — same as its predecessor, gameplay must be viewed through the app preview. The 1440p30 mode requires a genuine USB-C 3.2 port on the receiving phone/tablet/PC; a common USB 2.0 port on a budget Android device silently reverts performance to first-gen levels.

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

    Genki's own setup guide instructs plugging the ShadowCast 2 into the HDMI port of the Covert Dock 2 to capture a Steam Deck.

    Source: www.genkithings.com
    Confirmed — caveat
  • Xbox Series X|S

    A user on r/xbox reports connecting their Xbox Series X directly to a monitor via the ShadowCast 2 without issues.

    Source: www.reddit.com
    Confirmed — caveat
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