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New Stream Deck and Wave Mic Among Five Products Announced by Elgato

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Elgato today announced Neo, a hardware line that merges high-end performance with plug-and-play simplicity. In total, Neo introduces five new products—a microphone, webcam, LED light, capture card, and Stream Deck. All five are designed to make activities like video calls and livestreams easier, working seamlessly on almost any system, including laptop and iPad. Meanwhile, Neo delivers the same high-quality standards Elgato is known for, helping creators and professionals present their best selves online. With prices ranging from $89.99 to $119.99, Neo offers great value for anyone looking to improve their setup.

Starting today, all five Neo products are available to order online, with availability at major retailers around the world coming soon. To learn more about the entire Neo family, customers can visit the Elgato website.




"With Neo, we began with the basic fundamentals that users value most," said Julian Fest, General Manager of Elgato. "Things like iPad capture, tap to mute, and accessible lighting controls. Then we developed hardware and software around these core needs."

"The result is a new kind of Elgato product aimed at an emerging audience," Fest continued. "An audience that may not want or need complex tech setups, but absolutely wants to be more professional and confident online. We're excited to see what these individuals can do with Neo."

Wave Neo
Great sound made easy. Unlike built-in laptop or earbud mics, Wave Neo captures voices with true-to-life accuracy. Positioned perfectly with its extra-tall desktop stand, Wave Neo ensures listeners hear crystal clear vocals, with less background noise. It mutes with a quick tap and sets up in a snap on any system, including iPad, PlayStation, and iPhone. It's got even more features built in, such as a foam pop filter, headphone jack, and cable management. Plus Elgato's Wave Link app too, so presenters have the option to fine-tune their sound further. From meetings to voice chat, Wave Neo makes sounding professional as simple as plugging in and unmuting.

Wave Neo is available now for just $89.99 on the Elgato webstore.

Facecam Neo
Soon anyone can switch on their cam with confidence. Facecam Neo is a plug-and-play webcam that outshines the average built-in laptop cameras. It captures everyday meetings and livestreams in Full HD at a smooth 60 FPS, so viewers see sharp detail and less motion blur. With HDR on, it keeps presenters looking clear even in challenging lighting conditions—such as against bright office windows. Facecam Neo performs great right out of the box, mounting naturally on monitors and setting up in seconds. It has a built-in privacy shutter, together with a cozy 77-degree field of view that puts faces, not backgrounds, center stage. It even comes with Camera Hub app, giving one the option to customize image settings like a DSLR, if they wish.

Facecam Neo is coming soon. Visit the Elgato webstore to learn more and be alerted when it's ready to order.

Key Light Neo
Quality lighting is key to looking professional on camera. With Key Light Neo, presenters can make great impressions in their video calls, recordings, and livestreams. Unlike home or office lighting, which can be harsh and emit unnatural colors, Key Light Neo casts a soft, even glow that flatters skin tones—without straining the eyes. It features onboard controls, so users can adjust brightness and toggle between presets with a touch. Key Light Neo mounts directly on monitors to save desk space, with an optional ¼-inch thread that attaches to almost any rig. It's powered by USB, but shines even brighter connected to wall outlets, up to 1000 lumens. It also comes with Elgato's Control Center app, for adjusting lighting via computer, mobile, or Stream Deck.

Key Light Neo is available now for just $89.99 on the Elgato webstore.

Game Capture Neo
Creating great content has never been easier. Game Capture Neo is a no-fuss capture card that helps gamers record or stream like a pro, without the limitations of built-in console sharing. It sends two video signals from their console—one signal up to 4K60 HDR to a gaming screen, and another 1080p60 signal to a PC, Mac, or iPad via USB. This helps creators play the latest titles in true fidelity, while capturing gameplay at the resolution used most on Twitch and YouTube. Because it works with any video app, from QuickTime Player to OBS Studio, Game Capture Neo fits naturally into almost any creator workflow.

Game Capture Neo is available now for just $119.99 on the Elgato webstore.

Stream Deck Neo
The iconic workflow controller, reimagined for everyday tasks—no matter how small. This latest Stream Deck model has eight customizable keys and a clean design that fits neatly on desks. It's got an Infobar to display date and time, plus two Touch Points that make navigating pages easier than ever. Stream Deck Neo makes even the most tedious routines fast and fun again, including:
  • Pasting text
  • Browsing folders
  • Managing music
  • Navigating slides
  • Muting mic audio
  • Tracking stocks
Swapping out actions and personalizing keys is as easy as a drag and drop using Stream Deck app, free for Mac and PC.

Stream Deck Neo is available now for just $99.99 on the Elgato webstore.

About the Neo family
Neo hardware has even more to offer creators and professionals:

A style that inspires. With its neutral colors and friendly shapes, Neo fits naturally in any space. Its design helps minimize distractions and boost creativity, creating a cohesive look that flows beautifully across devices.
Green by design. Made from 60% or more recycled plastic, Neo marks a milestone in Elgato's path to sustainability. Its packaging is 100% plastic-free and uses less color to reduce material waste and conserve water. Producing a product that's better not only for the customer, but the planet too.
Tech that works together. When workspaces are connected, life's easier. With Stream Deck Neo at the heart of their setup, professionals can control all their Elgato devices at once to create fast, intuitive workflows. From audio to video to lighting, it's all at their fingertips—all from a single interface.

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In total, Neo introduces five new products—a microphone, webcam, LED light, capture card, and Stream Deck.

We all know what you did there, Elgato.
 
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The first Elgato stream deck came some years before Valve's Steam Deck
Ok, I'll let it pass then.


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Something to keep in mind: There's a subscription attach(ed/able) to every one of these products.
Other than for the Stream Deck mobile app, I don't see any subscription. Do you have a link I can read at? The one you posted doesn't mention anything.
 
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Other than for the Stream Deck mobile app, I don't see any subscription. Do you have a link I can read at? The one you posted doesn't mention anything.
My first experience with El Gato was them bait-and-switching their free trial, to be only useable by Apple-iPhone account holders. Which, left a very bad taste in my mouth.
After that, I went looking for free/buy-once-cry-once options. As far as El Gato advertises, there aren't any other than Legacy El Gato.
AFAIK, only their Legacy products function w/o subscriptions or microtransactions. [Note: Their capture devices do advertise "no subscriptions". ]

You will have to log in (metadata), and will be required heavily encouraged to pay for a subscription/microtransactions, for anything actually useful.

It's clear El Gato *wants* subscriptions and microtransactions.
It's also very hard to find any real details on their sites; even trying to find product specs required an external search...
 
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My first experience with El Gato was them bait-and-switching their free trial, to be only useable by Apple-iPhone account holders. Which, left a very bad taste in my mouth.
After that, I went looking for free/buy-once-cry-once options. As far as El Gato advertises, there aren't any other than Legacy El Gato.
AFAIK, only their Legacy products function w/o subscriptions or microtransactions. [Note: Their capture devices do advertise "no subscriptions". ]

You will have to log in (metadata), and will be required heavily encouraged to pay for a subscription/microtransactions, for anything actually useful.

It's clear El Gato *wants* subscriptions and microtransactions.
It's also very hard to find any real details on their sites; even trying to find product specs required an external search...
Um.... what are you even talking about? No elgato product requires or even has an option for subscriptions aside from the mobile app. It seems you are wrongly biased because of the one "product" Elgato launched FOR people like you who didn't want to get a physical stream deck.
 
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Um.... what are you even talking about? No elgato product requires or even has an option for subscriptions aside from the mobile app. It seems you are wrongly biased because of the one "product" Elgato launched FOR people like you who didn't want to get a physical stream deck.
Yes. I am biased.

I do not take kindly to companies that Bait and Switch.

I have several Android devices (2019-2022 models), and a YouTube creator in our friends group made a video on that service. Both myself and a close friend spent over an hour checking and re-checking their site, re-scanning QR codes, etc.
Turned out that ElGato *advertises* a free trial, and free limited use of their mobile app on both iOS and Android. But, completely removed any ability for an Android user to participate.

So, that's 2 strikes in one:
1. Bait and Switched (Voluntarily provided Metadata, but could not use their product/service, despite directly advertising such)
2. Company leans towards (and on) Apple users.

As far as I'm concerned, ElGato is in the same boat as EA: not worth dealing with.

PS: there is still a subscription to use their products. You voluntarily provide metadata which they have the right to resell. You cannot even launch any of their software without first "Logging In".
This was unnecessary, previously. -and, because of that, I've seen Legacy El Gato on eBay 'keep' a premium.

I don't have to login to use my toaster, my capture card, my Keyboard,etc. EL Gato is subscription model ("Freemium"), whether you see a monthly fee, or not.
 
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Yes. I am biased.

I do not take kindly to companies that Bait and Switch.

I have several Android devices (2019-2022 models), and a YouTube creator in our friends group made a video on that service. Both myself and a close friend spent over an hour checking and re-checking their site, re-scanning QR codes, etc.
Turned out that ElGato *advertises* a free trial, and free limited use of their mobile app on both iOS and Android. But, completely removed any ability for an Android user to participate.

So, that's 2 strikes in one:
1. Bait and Switched (Voluntarily provided Metadata, but could not use their product/service, despite directly advertising such)
2. Company leans towards (and on) Apple users.

As far as I'm concerned, ElGato is in the same boat as EA: not worth dealing with.

PS: there is still a subscription to use their products. You voluntarily provide metadata which they have the right to resell. You cannot even launch any of their software without first "Logging In".
This was unnecessary, previously. -and, because of that, I've seen Legacy El Gato on eBay 'keep' a premium.

I don't have to login to use my toaster, my capture card, my Keyboard,etc. EL Gato is subscription model ("Freemium"), whether you see a monthly fee, or not.
What metadata are you even talking about? What "log in" are you even talking about? I have the 15 key stream deck on my gaming computer, and 32 key stream deck and elgato wave 3 on my streaming computer, I didn't even log in to any of the apps, so what are you talking about?

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