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#7 in Capture Cards

Genki ShadowCast 2

Name: Genki ShadowCast 2
Brand: Genki
Rating: 8.1 (1 reviews)

Genki

$50.00 – $70.00

Ultra-compact HDMI-to-USB-C capture dongle designed for portable streaming and Nintendo Switch capture. Supports 1080p60 capture in a pocket-sized form factor.

8.1

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.2

User Sentiment

8.2

Value Score

8.1

Complaint Risk

9.1

Freshness

8.1

Community

8.1

Availability

8.7

Pros

Extremely portable and tiny
Budget-friendly entry point
Great for Switch and handheld consoles

Cons

No 4K passthrough or capture
Can run hot during extended sessions

Don't buy this if…

Image quality is good for casual streaming but noticeably softer than dedicated capture cards at the same resolution.

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Genki ShadowCast 2

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