How to Set Up a Capture Card with Xbox Series X|S

Xbox Series X|S with a capture card

5 steps

Cables, console settings and OBS, in order.

Setup

Xbox HDMI OUT → card HDMI IN; card HDMI OUT → TV. No HDCP change is needed for games.
Connect the card to a USB 3 port.
In Settings → General → TV & display options → Video modes, untick Allow HDR10 and Auto HDR if your card doesn't capture HDR, and turn off 120 Hz and VRR if you get no signal.
For party chat on stream: Settings → General → Volume & audio output → Party chat output → Headset & speakers.
In OBS, add a Video Capture Device and pick the card.

Sources: Elgato: Xbox Series X|S capturing party chat; Elgato: Chat Link Pro, capture party or lobby chat. Checked November 13, 2026.

Do I need to turn off HDCP on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Xbox Series X|S doesn't apply HDCP to games (apps like Netflix are still blocked).

Why is my Xbox Series X|S capture washed out?

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