Console HDMI into an Elgato 4K S, clean passthrough to the TV, USB capture into OBS or Elgato Studio, a Wave:3 for commentary, and a Litra Glow so the facecam is not a silhouette is the finished result this kit targets. One PC or Mac handles the stream. The console keeps playing at up to 4K60 HDR passthrough while the card sends a UVC feed the broadcast app can use.

This method is a console-to-Twitch (or YouTube) starter BOM, not a full creator desk rebuild and not a dual-PC encoder rack. For a broader streaming desk shortlist, use A Streaming Desk at Three Budgets. For camera-first creator desks, see An $800 Creator Streaming Desk. For Stream Deck button boxes, see Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 vs Stream Deck Neo. Who it is for: first-time PS5 or Switch 2 streamers who already own a capable Windows or Mac host and want a verified capture card, USB mic, light, and spare HDMI in one cart.

What You Need

This is one compatible console streaming starter kit, not a mix-and-match catalog. The 4K S is the capture spine for PS5 and docked Switch 2. Wave:3 and Litra Glow cover talk-track and face light. The Belkin cable is the spare HDMI hop the box does not fully cover once both console-to-card and card-to-TV are wired. Bring a streaming host with a free USB 3 Type-C or Type-A port, OBS Studio (or Elgato Studio), and a Twitch or YouTube account.

Capture card (PS5 / Switch 2)

External USB-C capture with 4K60 capture, high-frame-rate passthrough (up to 1440p120 / 1080p240 class), HDR10 passthrough, VRR passthrough, and a 3.5 mm analog audio in. Elgato positions 4K S as the HD60 X successor for Switch 2 and current consoles. Box includes one HDMI 2.0 cable and a USB-C cable. Use a rear motherboard USB 3 port, not a random unpowered hub.

USB commentary mic

Cardioid USB condenser with Clipguard, tap-to-mute, headphone monitoring, and Wave Link mixing. Plug-and-play on Windows and Mac so the first stream is not blocked on an XLR interface. For louder desk noise or a dynamic XLR path later, see Rode PodMic USB Review and Best Audio Interfaces for XLR Mics.

Key light (facecam)

USB-powered Litra Glow with TrueSoft diffuser, monitor mount, and adjustable brightness / color temperature. Soft face light is the cheapest credibility upgrade once gameplay is clean. Pair lighting ideas with Best Webcam and Key Light Combos in 2026 if the facecam itself still needs an upgrade.

Spare HDMI 2.1 cable

48 Gbps Ultra HD HDMI so the second hop (usually card passthrough to TV, or console to card if you reserve the included cable the other way) is not a mystery lead from a junk drawer. Keep runs short at the desk. Premium High Speed / HDMI 2.1 class matters for 4K60 HDR and VRR passthrough margin.

What It Costs

About $375 as of writing for the core kit (4K S at the recent Amazon street price near $130, Wave:3, Litra Glow, Belkin HDMI 2.1). Street prices swing with deals; treat that as a ballpark, not a locked cart total. Budget a facecam separately if the host laptop camera is unusable. Skip a Stream Deck and a second PC until scenes and hotkeys become the bottleneck.

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. Power off the console. Connect HDMI from the PS5 HDMI out or the Switch 2 dock HDMI out into the HDMI IN on the Elgato 4K S. Connect HDMI OUT on the 4K S to the TV or monitor with the Belkin HDMI 2.1 (or the included HDMI on one hop and Belkin on the other).
  2. USB-C the 4K S into a USB 3 port on the streaming PC or Mac. Confirm the TV still shows gameplay (passthrough). On PS5, use the console capture / HDCP settings Elgato documents so the card can see a clean feed.
  3. Install OBS Studio (or Elgato Studio). Add a Video Capture Device / Game Capture source pointed at the 4K S. Set canvas to 1080p60 for a first Twitch stream even if passthrough to the TV stays 4K.
  4. Plug in the Wave:3, set it as the mic source, enable monitoring in headphones, and leave Wave Link defaults until the first VOD proves levels.
  5. Clamp the Litra Glow to the monitor, aim it at face height, and set a neutral-to-warm color temperature so the facecam matches the game overlay.
  6. Create a simple scene (gameplay + optional facecam), run the Twitch or YouTube bandwidth test, and do a private / unlisted 60-second test before going public. Document which USB port and which HDMI hop is which.

Mistakes to Avoid

Bottom line

For a first PS5 or Switch 2 Twitch kit that is not a full creator desk rebuild, the Elgato 4K S, Wave:3, Litra Glow, and a spare Belkin HDMI 2.1 cable is the complete capture-plus-talk BOM. Use the streaming desk tier guide when the whole room needs furniture and cameras, and the Stream Deck comparison when hotkeys become the next upgrade.