Play anywhere with your console
Always with the fun of video games in mind and the desire to be able to play anywhere, on any medium, they recently launched their new project on Kickstarter. Called ShadowCast, it is a kind of HDMI / USB-C key to connect between a console and a computer to play without TV. It works just as well on a desktop PC, iMac as it does on a laptop or MacBook.
La clé HDMI/USB-C ShadowCast // Source : Kickstarter / Human Things
And this key will be the precious key to playing your console games, even without an internet connection because it is not about streaming content from your console. ShadowCast plugs into the HDMI port of any console (PS3 to PS5, Nintendo Wii to Switch, Xbox 360 or Series S / X). Then all you have to do is connect the USB-C cable from the key to your computer. Regarding the Switch, however, you have to leave it in its dock and connect it (or use the dock also signed by Genki, the company's range of accessories).
Everything works with a Genki Arcade application (Windows 7 and later, macOS 10.15 and later) to install on your computer. The app will detect the HDMI key on the console and allow playing with priority given to latency and game performance over computer resources. Its creators are also announcing an upcoming web app version to play without installing any software. It could also make it possible to play on mobile devices.
ShadowCast, the HDMI key that connects the console to a PC // Source: Kickstarter / Human Things 
ShadowCast, the HDMI key that connects the console to a PC // Source: Kickstarter / Human Things
Another advantage of Shadowcast, it even allows you to record, edit and broadcast content from the computer on Twitch, YouTube or Discord, without having to use a capture card in addition. This comes in addition to the recording tools already used on the Switch or the PS5 (Share function, but limited in duration). Shadowcast is also compatible with professional capture card apps (OBS, OBS Streamlabs, XSplit, etc.).
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In crowdfunding until January 28, the ShadowCast key can be obtained for $ 39. The project has already raised more than $ 717 (around 000 euros) out of an initial goal of 584 dollars (around 000 euros). Its creators are announcing deliveries for spring 30.
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