Razer Ripsaw: Game Streaming Minus The Hassle

Looking forward to being the next PewDiePie or the next big thing in video game streaming? Razer has the device just for you: the new Razer Ripsaw game capture card.

The new Razer Ripsaw simply brings game live streaming to your living room in a snap, reports PC Magazine. Primarily designed to meet the needs of veteran streamers without overwhelming newbies, notes Engadget, the Ripsaw gives players smooth streaming in a very easy way.

Razer's new Ripsaw is compatible with various devices including PCs, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, the Wii U and Razer's own Forge TV. Once the Ripsaw is connected to the necessary console using the supplied cable -- PC via USB 3.0 and a TV or monitor via HDMI -- players will then be able to broadcast their games through various streaming sites in beautiful 1080p resolution with 60 frames per second.

Players can also connect audio inputs via the audio and microphone ports, so that in-game commentaries and a personal choice of background music can be added, reports Tech Radar. The Ripsaw is built to work "out of the box" with common streaming apps like Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) and XSplit, where users are able to set up "scenes" that can be used to broadcast gaming sessions to Twitch or another streaming service.

However, the obvious simplicity of the Ripsaw has some caveats, namely requirements. First, the Ripsaw does not have its own internal storage space, so a PC will be needed to record and upload game footage. Next, although it's the one doing all the streaming work, Razer still requires a minimum of Intel Core i5-4440 3.10GHz, Nvidia GTX660 graphics card and 4GB of RAM.

Razer, however, recommends using a Core i7-4810MQ processor and 8GB of RAM, with the addition of a GeForce 870M GPU for laptop users. The Razer Ripsaw is now available for $150.