How to Set Up a Capture Card with Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 with a capture card

5 steps

Cables, console settings and OBS, in order.

Setup

Dock the Switch 2 with its own power adapter; dock HDMI → card HDMI IN; card HDMI OUT → TV.
Turn off System Settings → Display → HDR Output unless your card captures HDR.
No signal? Set the card's EDID mode to Display (Elgato), turn off 120 Hz and Match TV power state, and try another HDMI cable.
Set audio to stereo; a headset in the Switch 2 takes audio off HDMI.
In OBS, add a Video Capture Device and pick the card. Handheld mode can't be captured over HDMI.

Sources: Elgato: Stream or record Nintendo Switch 2. Checked November 13, 2026.

Do I need to turn off HDCP on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. If the picture is black or missing, check the EDID mode, 120 Hz and the cable instead.

Why is my Nintendo Switch 2 capture washed out?

HDR is on. Turn it off on the console, or set OBS to capture HDR if your card supports it.