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Setup

Capture & Video

Configure the video source Dilemma will use to see the meter.

Settings every setup needs

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Match Dilemma to your in-game meter

Meter type, position, and color must match NBA 2K.

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Meter Size: Large
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Resolution: 1920 × 1080p
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HDR: Off
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VRR: Off
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Close competing capture software

Close OBS, Elgato 4K Capture Utility, RECentral, Camera, and similar apps.

Restart required: Restart the console after changing the display or meter settings above before evaluating capture or detection again.

Choose your capture source

Capture source Capture Card
Console capture card connection diagram
Connection overview: Console HDMI → Capture Card HDMI IN, Capture Card HDMI OUT → TV or Monitor, and Capture Card USB → PC.
Use a USB 3.0-capable cable and a USB 3.0 port on the PC. Dilemma should receive the capture at approximately 60 FPS.
Elgato users: keep Elgato 4K Capture Utility settings at their defaults unless a Dilemma guide specifically tells you otherwise. Elgato software downloads →

Choose your console settings

PlayStation 5
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RGB Range: Full

Settings → Screen and Video → Video Output → RGB Range → Full.

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HDCP: Off

Disable HDCP when using an HDMI capture card.

Xbox Series X|S
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Color space: PC RGB first

Settings → General → TV & display options → Video fidelity & overscan → Color space. Start with PC RGB. If it produces crushed blacks, washed-out colors, or otherwise incorrect capture output, switch to Standard (recommended) and test again.

Capture source Window Capture Capture the Remote Play window on the PC.
Window Capture:
  • PS5: use Chiaki-ng or PS Remote Play.
  • Xbox: use the Xbox Remote Play window. A second monitor is recommended; it can be a basic/cheap monitor.
  • Keep the Remote Play window full screen and close to 60 FPS.
  • Hardwire the PC and console, and close unnecessary apps/processes.
  • PS5 Remote Play (Direct) cannot be used with Window Capture.

Open Remote Play full screen

PS5: open Chiaki-ng or PS Remote Play. Xbox: open Xbox Remote Play.

Enable Window Capture

Turn on Use Window Capture in Meter & Capture.

Select that Remote Play window

Choose the same window and confirm the live game appears in Dilemma.

Choose your console settings

PlayStation 5
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RGB Range: Full

Settings → Screen and Video → Video Output → RGB Range → Full.

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Window target: Chiaki-ng or PS Remote Play
Xbox Series X|S
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Color space: PC RGB first

Settings → General → TV & display options → Video fidelity & overscan → Color space. Start with PC RGB; use Standard (recommended) if the image looks incorrect.

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Window target: Xbox Remote Play

Start the Dilemma script

Start the script only after controller output is connected and the live game picture is visible in Dilemma.
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