![]() ![]() Instead of streaming, I used it as a dedicated macro peripheral. So I did things differently with the Elgato Stream Deck Plus. The thing is, most of the baked-in functionality of the Stream Controller was better suited to content creators with more than one follower, which isn’t me. With my recent Razer Stream Controller review, I ran a test stream on Twitch to delve into its ease of use. Switching from the ‘Keys’ to ‘Dials’ tab was an equally fast process for assigning functions to the four dials. In a matter of minutes, I was able to easily populate the eight buttons with shortcuts to my most-used software. I’d advise starting out with basic commands like those found under the ‘System’ submenu. Take a breath and scroll down to check out the options, and it soon becomes clear how powerful this tool is. Thankfully, the downloadable Elgato Stream Deck software is incredibly intuitive, though the lengthy input list starts with more complex multi-action commands. This means newbies and confident content creators alike are dealing with a blank slate. I was miffed at first that the Stream Deck Plus didn’t have any default button or dial inputs, so all it shows when first plugged in is the Elgato brand name in the touch strip. ![]() And at the bottom of the Stream Deck Plus are four dials, which have infinite left/right scroll and can be clicked in for further functionality. Below those buttons sits the touch strip, which accepts either touch or swipe inputs. Speaking of controls, you’re working with eight generously sized LCD buttons that really don’t require much of a push to activate. Even though the stand is immovable, the Stream Deck Plus sits practically at a 45-degree angle for easy viewing and straightforward access to the controls. The Elgato Stream Deck Plus is well-proportioned, even if you’ve got larger digits like me. As we’ve learnt with smartphones, there are diminishing returns when devices built for physical inputs are too small. ![]()
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