AVerMedia's Live Gamer Duo effortlessly streamlines multiple HD input streaming into one device.
Third party software compatible
Can stream multiple inputs including cameras at once
Doesn't add perceivable load to PC
Only has passthrough on HDMI 1
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AVerMedia might not be a household name yet when it comes to capture cards and streaming devices, but that doesn’t mean the company isn’t turning heads. Its capture cards in particular always seem to come with an interesting innovation—and the AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo doesn't buck the trend.
What you get with AVerMedia’s Live Gamer Duo is a single one-time set-up unit that’s largely plug and play
Previously we’ve seen the Thunderbolt-only Live Gamer Bolt, and the 4K HDR streaming lineup, in the Live Gamer Ultra and Live Gamer 4K. However, one of the newer entries to the market is the Live Gamer Duo , an internal card that fits into a PCIe slot on your motherboard and can handle two HDMI inputs at once—a very useful tool for streamers and content creators.
The Live Gamer Duo retails for $250 USD but it’s important to remember that it’s more akin to buying two capture cards than one. AVerMedia sent us one to review, and while it doesn’t do 4K HDR streaming like some of its bigger brothers, it does everything advertised—and more importantly it does it well.
Set up is very easy for anyone even slightly familiar with opening their PC. Most people will have unused PCIe slots in their motherboard but it’s still important to check before making the purchase. The Live Gamer Duo slotted in easily and sits discreetly under my graphics card with all ports lining up at the back of my PC. It’s small compared to everything else in my case with a footprint of 140 x 125 x 22mm.