Game Capturing

[Shellhead85]

Hai! I am Fraggle! (Will be changed on here tomorrow when I become premium!) I am on XBL Fraggle Prime - I want to learn to use a Game Capture device. My computer is not too bad, it uses Windows XP, I have a Funai 32 Inch HD TV and an Xbox 360 Slim. So if someone can point me into the direction I need to get started and set up I would be VERY appreciative!

I just want to make standard gameplay videos where I can voice over and edit as well. Thank you boils and ghouls!!!!!!!! - Fraggle

PS - Does the Game Capture Device allow you to stream as well or is this a separate thing? Please be specific, and if you have a knowledge of different devices as far as price VS quality PLEASE tell! Thank you all again for any and all help received - Happy Gaming!!!!!!

 

[Akromaniac27]

Elgato Game Capture is really good, it's what I use(whenever I DO use it...)

 

[True Grave]

Buy a Hauppauge. I bought an older edition from Ninj and it works amazing. The HD PVR2, which I suggest, only requires an HDTV, computer/laptop and two HDMI cables. Www.Hauppauge.com

 

[Akromaniac27]

https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/game-capture-hd

 

[Shellhead85]

Elgato Game Capture is really good, it's what I use(whenever I DO use it...)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0029U2YSA/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1406235632&sr=8-1&keywords=elgato+video+capture+device&condition=new

^^ Is this what you speak of???? Why do some look like cords and others boxes?

 

[Akromaniac27]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0029U2YSA/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1406235632&sr=8-1&keywords=elgato video capture device&condition=new

^^ Is this what you speak of???? Why do some look like cords and others boxes?

I got mine from the site itself:

https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/game-capture-hd

And idk, it should look like a box I guess haha.

 

[Shellhead85]

Is *this* what you speak of? This seems to be a good deal because I will not need to buy a new one when I get my XB1. I will order this one then. Do I need a certain program to edit and such on my PC with this thing?

 

[True Grave]

Is *this* what you speak of? This seems to be a good deal because I will not need to buy a new one when I get my XB1. I will order this one then. Do I need a certain program to edit and such on my PC with this thing?

Yes and it comes with an editing software program.

Edit: The software is what you'll also be using to record so initially you're killing two birds with one stone.

 

[Shellhead85]

Sweet! Although my PC currently lacks a CD ROM drive.....hmmmm

 

[JTB123]

I also have the Elgato game capture and it is absolutely superb. Making videos is practically effortless with that thing.

However you mentioned in your OP that your PC runs XP and the one I use at least requires 7 or later so I'm not sure if it would run smoothly or even at all.

You could always look into getting a capture card, that would actually go inside your PC and you hook up your system that way but I have used them before and capture boxes are much better IMO, less hassle, usually much better software and way better support too.

If upgrading your PC a little isn't out of the question then the Elgato is an easy recommendation, if you want to stick with the machine you have then may an older hauppuage would be better.

 

[Shellhead85]

I am going to buy the HD PVR2. I have a laptop I can use when I want to edit plus this one allows you to stream when you want to which works as well. I assume game audio is picked up as well, how do I do my own voice when I am streaming something?

 

[Ninj]

Buy a Hauppauge. I bought an older edition from Ninj and it works amazing. The HD PVR2, which I suggest, only requires an HDTV, computer/laptop and two HDMI cables. Www.Hauppauge.com

Vouch, for sure. The hauppauge worked really well for me.

 

[EnergyKD]

I use HD PVR 2 and it does great for me.

 

[Sallvatore]

Am I wrong in my understanding that the XBOX 1 does this without a device? Is that what the game DVR is?

 

[FOREVER EL1TE]

I use a Hauppauge and it works well for me. But to edit videos your gonna need a editing program.

 

[Eh SnOwY]

Hauppauge HD pvr user here, ez to use and works well.