So you're brand new to streaming, or maybe you've been playing new games and you're wondering how the "retro" players capture footage from the old games. Well, here's a quick visual guide on what hardware you'll need.
| The capture device IO Data GV-USB2 $45 (Amazon) |  | This device allows you to capture RCA (Yellow-Red-White) and S-Video outputs. Nearly every retro console uses this output! The GV-USB2 is the current "best-in-class" for quality capture. |
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| The powered splitter Radioshack 1-to-4 RCA/S-Video $35 (Amazon) |  | Playing your old games straight from the capture device is okay, but any gamer will immediately notice the input lag. In order to stream at full quality & with less input latency, I recommend getting a powered splitter. There are cheaper, non-powered splitter adapters available, but the result is a weaker signal in your TV and your capture. |
| RCA Cables 6ft - $5 (Amazon) 12ft - $6 (Amazon) |  | You'll need 2 of these cables to split the signal to your TV and the capture device. |
Once you're all hooked up, it's very easy to add this new video capture device as a source in OBS Studio.
Note: Prices are approximate, and may be different than current prices.
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