Software requires a usb 3.0 capture card for proper operation!
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Turn Your iPad into a True Gaming Display!
Console Link transforms your iPad into a high-performance gaming monitor. With ultra-low latency, 6K upscaling, and full HDMI input support via capture cards, your iPad becomes the ultimate display for any console.
Whether you are using a PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or any HDMI-compatible device, Console Link delivers a seamless, high-quality gameplay preview-directly on your iPad.
Key Features
Ultra-Low Latency Mode
New synchronization engine, experience near-zero delay. Perfect sync with iPad refresh rate for smooth, responsive gameplay.
6K Video Output
Enhances HDMI input signals up to 6K resolution, powered by advanced super-resolution and image upsampling technologies.
Optimized Rendering Engine
Built on Apple Metal and Audio Unit for high-performance video and audio rendering with reduced power consumption.
4K 120fps Rendering
Smooth, fluid gameplay with support for 4K at up to 120 frames per second. Includes crop-to-edge features and sharp frame rendering.
Advanced Upscaling & Sampling
Choose from low, medium, or high sampling modes to boost image clarity without sacrificing performance.
Professional Color Space Support
Switch between sRGB, Display P3, and Adobe RGB for accurate color tuning based on your screen.
AirPods Optimized Audio
Enjoy stable, low-latency wireless audio with seamless AirPods integration.
MetalHUD Performance Monitor
Full implementation of Apple MetalHUD, providing real-time monitoring of FPS, GPU, and memory usage.
Requirements
Any HDMI-compatible device can stream to your iPad via a supported USB 3.0 video capture card. Console Link leverages Apple Metal graphics technology to deliver fast, efficient rendering-without dropped frames or stutters.
Devices
HDMI output device (e.g., PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch)
USB 3.0 video capture card supporting the UVC protocol
Systems
iPad running iPadOS 17.0 or higher, can work perfectly.
Terms of Service
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Disclaimer
PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Console Link is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, or any of their subsidiaries.
Black Borders When Using Apple Vision Pro Mac Virtual Screen
MargaritaRz
Overall, the experience is quite good, and the latency is impressively low. However, I hope more screen aspect ratios can be added in future updates. It would be great to have support for Mac virtual screens on Apple Vision Pro with options like widescreen (21:9) and ultrawide (32:9).
Developer Response
Thanks for your feedback. Version 16.1 add widescreen (21:9) and ultrawide (32:9) support.
Works as advertised
NAWF_HOU
I have been neglecting playing my xbox because I have been pouring so much into my Mac mini and the set up I have for it. Found this gem after some research on reddit and it worked immediately! Only complaint I have is the slight lag that there is between me pressing my command and it showing up on the screen. Are there any recommended cables or capture cards that could make the experience smoother? aside from that, Ill happily be spending time on and streaming my xbox! :)
Developer Response
Thanks for your feedback. Version 26.0.4 added Ultra-low Latency Mode.Experience near-zero input delay-33ms lower than previous low-latency modes. Perfect sync with Mac refresh rate for smooth, responsive gameplay.
Best Low Latency HDMI Viewer App
randomforest2
This app works perfectly as a HDMI viewer. It has ultra-low latency mode which works great if you want real-time feedback from the system. This works perfectly when you just want a simple app to view the HDMI output instead of installing the giant OBS suite. It also offers many features such as sharpening and upscaling without sacrificing the latency. The developer is also great, I needed some special function. Contacted and added within a week. 100% recommend this app.
Developer Response
Thanks for your feedback. If need any help, you can contact me directly chunqian.shen@gmail.com, community discord.gg/kmMg8sNdX9
Best solution for playing Xbox on Mac
GuardianNw
I really wanted a great solution to play my Xbox on my Apple Studio Display, but the best hardware solution I could find only allowed max 1080p resolution and no sound. It seemed like a 4k capture card was my only solution.When I tried to look for a good software for playback, OBS worked but it was too bloated and Quicktime wouldn't do 4k.I found out about Console Link on Reddit and give it a try. It worked amazingly! I encountered an issue that caused it to intermittently freeze during playback, however, I reached out to the developer and he worked with me promptly to identify and resolve issue.Overall, Console Link is the best solution out there that offers great playback at a great resolution without the bloat of all the extra unnecessary features when you just want to play your game on your Mac or iPad.
Developer Response
Thanks for your feedback. A low-latency mode has been added.
Disable the liquid glass effect, enabling it will cause abnormalities in the user interface.
Version 26.0.29
The developer, 莼乾 沈, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Accessibility
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