--- product_id: 121685991 title: "Live Gamer Ultra (GC553)" brand: "avermedia" price: "S$516" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "A Ver Media" url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/121685991-live-gamer-ultra-gc553 store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # USB 3.1 Type-C Speed 1080p Full HD Capture 4K HDR Pass-through Live Gamer Ultra (GC553) **Brand:** avermedia **Price:** S$516 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Capture Every Frame, Own Every Stream! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Live Gamer Ultra (GC553) by avermedia - **How much does it cost?** S$516 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/121685991-live-gamer-ultra-gc553) ## Best For - avermedia enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted avermedia brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Portable Design:** Lightweight and sleek, this capture card fits perfectly into any setup—stream anywhere, anytime. - • **Pro-Grade Full HD Capture:** Record and stream crisp 1080p footage with support for H.264 and H.265 codecs, perfect for professional content creators. - • **Blazing Fast USB 3.1 Type-C:** Plug-and-play with lightning-fast data transfer speeds for uninterrupted streaming and recording. - • **Seamless 4K HDR Pass-through:** Experience ultra-smooth 4Kp60 HDR gameplay on your monitor while capturing at 1080p—no lag, no compromise. - • **RECentral Streaming Software Included:** Harness powerful, user-friendly tools to customize your live streams and recordings effortlessly. ## Overview The AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra (GC553) is a professional-grade capture card designed for seamless 4K HDR pass-through and high-quality 1080p recording. Featuring USB 3.1 Type-C connectivity, it ensures ultra-fast data transfer for lag-free streaming and recording. Compatible with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, it comes bundled with RECentral software to empower content creators with powerful streaming tools—all in a compact, portable form factor. ## Description AVerMedia strives to produce cutting-edge audio and video computer peripherals and innovative solutions for content creation, live streaming, video conferencing cameras, ear-phone-free speakerphones, and edge AI computing (NVIDIA elite partner). Discovered in the early 1990s by Michael Kuo, AVerMedia is powered by people passionate about the potential of innovative technology and has worked its way to being one of the world's leading manufacturers of digital imaging products. With a focus on keeping the technology user-friendly and simple to understand, AVerMedia's main goal surrounds enhancing humanity’s ability to communicate and entertain. Review: Amazing - I tried to save myself a few dollars buying a cheap capture card initially... What a nightmare. I lost 2 days of streaming trying to get it working. This card arrived this morning, within 5 minutes of plugging it in, I'm online & everything is working perfectly. Do yourself a favour & buy a reputable brand like this... The cheap junk is just that. Review: Calidad - Graba a alta calidad y soporta los 120hz de la Xbox series, el único problema es que no tiene un puerto para conectar los audifonos y eso ocasiona que no pueda grabar el audio de mis amigos ## Features - 4K High Dynamic Range Pass-through - High Frame Rate Capture - Full HD High Dynamic Range - RECentral—Powerful Streaming Software - AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra (GC553) - Functions: Video Game Capturing, Video Recording, Video Streaming - USB 3.1 Type C - 1920 x 1080 - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 - PC ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07DHV47HF | | AV Output | MPEG-4 | | Antenna Location | Video Recording, Video Streaming | | Best Sellers Rank | #300,128 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #121 in Internal TV Tuner & Video Editing Cards | | Box Contents | Live Gamer ULTRA (GC553), HDMI 2.0 cable, Type C to Type A Cable, Quick guide, CyberLink PowerDirector 15 Product Key Card | | Brand | AVerMedia | | Brand Name | AVerMedia | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Country of Origin | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 743 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00795522965851 | | Hardware Interface | USB 3.1 Type C | | Item Dimensions | 11.3 x 6.6 x 2.6 Centimeters | | Item Type Name | AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA – 4Kp60 HDR Pass-Through, 4Kp30 Capture Card, USB 3.1 (GC553) | | Item Weight | 0.26 Pounds | | Manufacturer | AVerMedia Technologies, Inc | | Manufacturer Part Number | GC553 | | Minimum System Requirements | Windows 10, Personal Computer | | Model Name | GC553 | | Model Number | GC553 | | Operating System | Windows 10 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Lightweight, Portable | | Platform | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | | Recommended Uses For Product | Video Recording, Video Streaming | | Special Feature | Lightweight, Portable | | UPC | 795522965851 | | Video Capture Resolution | 1080p | | Warranty Description | 1 Year Manufacturers Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** AVerMedia - **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.1 Type C - **Operating System:** Windows 10 - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Video Recording, Video Streaming - **Video Capture Resolution:** 1080p ## Images ![Live Gamer Ultra (GC553) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wNH2HNSOL.jpg) ![Live Gamer Ultra (GC553) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619KCkO+AGL.jpg) ![Live Gamer Ultra (GC553) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71p6wSCzAsL.jpg) ![Live Gamer Ultra (GC553) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OTSqHBkOL.jpg) ![Live Gamer Ultra (GC553) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81jWFj8H41L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I want to use this to stream my xbox and switch games. if i have an xbox headset, do i need a separate microphone or can i use the xbox headset?** A: Please note you can't connect the headset to the controller or game console since it will cut the audio off before it transmits to your streaming software. You can only connect the headset to your computer for streaming. **Q: How is the color on the avermedia live gamer ultra?** A: Here's a video that alternates between screen tests with the AverMedia GC553 and a $20 capture device called IPXOZO. It was recorded at 2160p and 10bit color depth with xSplit Broadcaster, although I don't know if it will recompress when updated. The 10bit color comes through beautifully on the GC553. **Q: Do you need the software to record in PC Free mode?** A: No. All you need for that feature is a Class 10 Micro SD card. Here is a link to their website about it: https://www.avermedia.com/gaming/product/game_capture/live_gamer_portable_2 **Q: Can I use this to go live with a dslr** A: Yes, you can. But I no longer recommend this product. After recording more than the MicroSD card can hold, the LGP2 has bricked my 64GB and 128GB Micro SD cards. I've tried fixing them thru Mac and Windows to no avail. So if you use this for recording any paid for projects, be aware of this issue. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing *by A***R on 5 December 2023* I tried to save myself a few dollars buying a cheap capture card initially... What a nightmare. I lost 2 days of streaming trying to get it working. This card arrived this morning, within 5 minutes of plugging it in, I'm online & everything is working perfectly. Do yourself a favour & buy a reputable brand like this... The cheap junk is just that. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Calidad *by S***. on 28 September 2021* Graba a alta calidad y soporta los 120hz de la Xbox series, el único problema es que no tiene un puerto para conectar los audifonos y eso ocasiona que no pueda grabar el audio de mis amigos ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great on macOS *by P***. on 12 August 2019* I'm writing this review primarily because none of the other reviews seem to cover using the device on macOS, which is what I bought it for. This is for the GC553 connected over USB-C with an Apple Thunderbolt cable as the Mac instructions suggest. I have the device connected to a 2018 Mac Mini, which obviously doesn't meet the system requirements AVerMedia provides but that's fine because I'm not using their software. I took my chances going in knowing this was a standard USB Video device and figured if the Mini can encode 4K30 in realtime via hardware then why would I need discrete graphics? As it turns out, I was right and it works fine. The official software provided for the device can't even capture a stable 1080p30, which is expected since it's just encoding in software. But it can apply firmware updates and change settings. OBS can't do hardware encoding on the Mini either, so that's not very good either. The good news is that any app that can do video capture + hardware encoding on a Mac works perfectly. The easiest option is Quicktime Player, which comes with macOS. Quicktime Player offers two quality settings, High and Maximum. High is 720p, maximum is 1080p. Both capture at a flawless 60fps with no dropped frames. Unfortunately QuickTime Player doesn't let you capture at 4K. I don't know how many capture apps for macOS support both hardware encoding and 4K devices, but I found a 3rd party app called SwiftCapture and purchased that. It can capture 4K30fps directly to H.264 on the Mac Mini flawlessly, no dropped frames. This is exactly what I wanted and it confirms that the official system requirements are just a limitation of the official software and you probably can use the capture device on any mac with USB-C as long as it supports hardware encoding. Note that I use this specifically for capture to files only. I haven't looked to see if any 3rd party streaming app supports the hardware encoder on the Mac Mini. OBS doesn't as of version 23.2.1. You can still use that anyway but the framerate will be choppy since it's not hardware encoded. As far as the product goes, I was impressed by the size. It's much smaller than the HD PVR that I used to capture component video previously. And the fact that it is USB powered is also nice. Set up was fairly easy, just connect it following the instructions and use the software on their website to update to the latest version. The only disadvantage I can see is that it doesn't seem to be capable of capturing 1440p60 unless the source device is outputting that resolution. When you have 4K content, I can capture in 4Kp30 or 1080p60 which is downscaled from 4K, but it doesn't let you capture the 4K downscaled to 1440p60. When you put the device into 1440p mode during 2160p video it just displays a message about resolution not being supported. In the software provided it seems the only way to capture at 1440p is to put the device into 4k30 mode but save your video as 1440p30. I'm not sure if it behaves the same way on Windows but it would be nice to be able to directly capture into 1440p even if the content was 2160p. Overall it's a great little device if you just want to do video recording from a Mac, especially if you don't use the provided software. ## Frequently Bought Together - AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra GC553 – 4K60 HDR Pass-Through, 4K30 Capture, Low Latency for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch, Windows 11/macOS 10.13 - FIFINE XLR/USB Gaming Microphone Set, Dynamic PC Mic for Streaming Podcasting, Computer RGB Mic Kit with Boom Arm Stand, Mute Button, Headphones Jack, for Recording Vocal Voice-Over-AmpliGame AM8T - FIFINE Gaming Audio Mixer, Streaming RGB PC Mixer with XLR Microphone Interface, Individual Control, Volume Fader, Mute Button, 48V Phantom Power, for Podcast/Recording/Vocal/Game Voice-AmpliGame SC3 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/121685991-live-gamer-ultra-gc553](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/121685991-live-gamer-ultra-gc553) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-07-10*