Brand | Corsair |
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Item model number | 10025010 |
Hardware Platform | XBox, PlayStation, MAC/PC |
Operating System | Mac |
Item Weight | 1.23 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 4.35 x 3 x 1 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.35 x 3 x 1 inches |
Color | black |
Voltage | 22 Volts |
Manufacturer | Elgato |
ASIN | B00840353W |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 5, 2012 |
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Elgato Game Capture HD - Xbox and PlayStation High Definition Game Recorder for Mac and PC, Full HD 1080p
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Brand | Corsair |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
Operating System | Mac |
Special Feature | Compact |
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- Elgato Game Capture Hd - Functions: Video Game Capturing, Video Editing, Video Game Recording - Usb 2.0 - 1920 X 1080 - External
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Picture quality | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 | — | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Easy to use | — | 3.9 | 4.7 | — | 3.9 | 4.5 |
Value for money | — | 3.7 | 4.2 | — | 3.7 | 4.2 |
Camera quality | 3.8 | — | 4.0 | — | — | 4.2 |
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hardware interface | usb | hdmi, usb3.0 | usb3.0 | usb3.0 | usb3.0, hdmi, hdmi | usb2.0 |
video output format | MPEG-4 | — | — | — | YUY2 1080P 60FPS (Max) | YUV |
operating system | Mac | Windows XP/7/8/10/11, Mac OS, Android 5.0 or above, Linux | Windows,Mac Os | Windows 10, Linux, Mac OS, Windows 8 | Android 5.0 or above, Windows XP/7/8/10/11, Mac OS, Linux | Linux |
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Best Sellers Rank | #136 in Internal TV Tuner & Video Capture Cards |
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Your skills. Immortalized.The gaming experience is all about sharing. With Elgato Game Capture HD, you can record and stream your Xbox or PlayStation gameplay and share your journey with friends, fans and generations to come. |
Be the Best.Game Capture HD uses advanced hardware H.264 encoding to capture your gameplay in stunning 1080p Full HD, while keeping the file size low. At the same time, your console’s picture is passed through to your TV via HDMI, so you can keep on enjoying your game on the big screen – in pristine quality, without delay. |
Be Efficient.Game Capture HD doesn’t need a lot of cables or even a power supply to record your game: With direct PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii U input, you can use a single cable to connect it to your console. And since it’s only about the size of a deck of cards, you can be sure it will not intimidate your other gaming gear. |
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Be PreparedYou never know when a moment worth capturing arises. With Flashback Recording, Elgato Game Capture HD has your back. Flashback Recording lets you timeshift your gameplay, so that you can simply slide back in time on your Mac or PC and hit the record button retroactively. Re-living greatness has never been this easy. |
Be HeardUse any microphone that’s connected to your computer, find the perfect balance with your game audio and even automatically lower the volume of your game whenever you speak. With the Live Commentary feature, all of this is only a click away. Now it’s up to you to think of something brilliant to say. |
Be SocialElgato Game Capture HD, it’s not just about you and the game anymore. With one click, you can share your gameplay with your friends and fans on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Even better, the tailor-made Elgato Game Capture HD software allows you to quickly trim your gaming scenes and pass them on to your favorite editing software. |
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Instant Gameview | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
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Unlimited Capture, Flashback Recording, Stream Command | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Interface | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 | PCIe | PCIe x4 |
Max. Bitrate | 30 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 60 Mbps | up to 140 Mbps |
Operating System | Windows 7 (or later), OS X 10.9 (or later) | Windows 10 (64-bit); macOS Sierra | Windows 10 (64-bit), macOS Sierra | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
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game Capture Hd High Definition Game Recorder Highlights Record Your Xbox Or Playstation Gameplay To A Mac Or Pc Built-in Live Streaming To Youtube And Twitch Unlimited Full Hd 1080p Capture Flashback Recording Feature To Record Retroactively Immediate Access And Full Control Of Your Captures One-click Sharing To Youtube, Facebook And Twitter Lag-free Hdmi Pass-through To The Tv Compact Size And Easy Setup Elgato Game Capture Hd Enables You To Record And Stream Xbox Or Playstation Gameplay And Share It With Your Friends And Fans. With Advanced Hardware H.264 Encoding, You Can Capture In Stunning 1080p Full Hd Quality, While Keeping The File Size Low. The Gameplay Is Passed Through To The Tv Via Hdmi - In Pristine Quality, Without Delay. Elgato Game Capture Hd Doesn't Need A Lot Of Cables Or Even A Power Supply To Record Your Game: With Direct Playstation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360 And Playstation 3 Input, You Can Use A Single Cable To Connect It To Your Console. The Included Software Makes It Easy To Capture Every Move You Make, Even If You Forget To Press The Record Button: The Unique Flashback Recording Feature Lets You Timeshift Your Gameplay, So That You Can Simply Slide Back In Time On Your Mac Or Pc And Hit The Record Button Retroactively. Thanks To Unlimited Full Hd 1080p Capture, You Remain In Full Control Of Your Footage, Directly Where You Need It. Even Better, The Tailor-made Elgato Game Capture Hd Software Allows You To Quickly Trim Your Gaming Scenes And Pass Them On To Your Favorite Editing Software. With One Click, You Can Stream Your Gameplay To Youtube Or Twitch, And Share Your Journey With Friends And Fans On Youtube, Facebook And Twitter.your Skills. Immortalized. The Gaming Experience Is All About Sharing. With Elgato Game Capture Hd, You Can Record And Stream Your Xbox Or Playstation Gameplay And Share Your Journey With Friends, Fans And Generations To Come. Be The Best. Elgato Game Capture Hd Uses Advanced Hardware H.264 Encoding T
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Customers like the ease of use, performance, and capture of the TV tuner card. For example, they mention it works well, the software is easy to understand, and the capture quality is exceptional. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, video quality, and audio.
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Customers like the performance of the TV tuner card. They say that it functions very well with live-broadcasting, and works pretty much out of the box. The software works nearly perfect, and the card works well with Windows 7 and Windows 8. Some customers mention that the card is great for stream beginners, and that it works fantastic.
"...Simple, sleek, FUNCTIONAL, and with awesome software to boot...." Read more
"...I do not have any other programs running while I'm capturing and everything runs fine...." Read more
"...It's expensive, but the software works wonderfully, the HDMI capture quality is fantastic, and all-in-all, it's just a great, no-hassle way to..." Read more
"...Very simple to use, works out of the box, over 60 videos put on Youtube of at the very least 25minutes of footage and no voice sync issues...." Read more
Customers find the TV tuner card easy to use. They mention that the process was extremely simple, the software setup is easy, and the interface is mostly easy to understand. They also appreciate the editing features and the clean and elegant UI. Overall, customers say the product is worth the cost and has simple connection.
"...for capture devices, but it provides so much value in its ease of use and stability that it's definitely worth the cost of admission." Read more
"...It's a very simple software and I really like the editing features it offers. On this time of this review, I have the 1.22 version of the software...." Read more
"...for simultaneous game and microphone input audio, gain controls for their gain and threshold...." Read more
"...The ease of use, the price and the quality is top notch. I give it 5 stars, with no hesitation. You will love it!" Read more
Customers like the value of the TV tuner card. They say it's built to last, and well worth the money. Customers also say it provides great quality at a reasonable price. They mention that it saves them a lot of money. The feature is simple, easy, and great for those moments.
"...price is a little on the high end for capture devices, but it provides so much value in its ease of use and stability that it's definitely worth the..." Read more
"...The ease of use, the price and the quality is top notch. I give it 5 stars, with no hesitation. You will love it!" Read more
"...editing is cut the footage I want, this lets you do that in a fast, amazing time!..." Read more
"...Its amazing how HDMI 1080p recording has reached an affordable price and not require an outrageously high end machine...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the TV tuner card. Some mention that the quality is amazing, high quality output, and reliable. However, others say that the loss in quality on the TV while it's passing through the Elgato and that the stream quality will SUCK if you are using the Elgato to stream. The product does not feel cheap at all, and it'll last a long time. However some customers also mention that software is sometimes finicky about losing the signal, and the editing software was absolutely horrible.
"...It automatically starts recording temporary footage when you open the program, and once you get the footage you need, you can choose exactly what to..." Read more
"...So what is the PVR 2 has great quality....if it won't work in my editing program (the one they claim as a feature to be compatible with) I will not..." Read more
"...It's about 1/3 the size of an electric pencil sharpener. It does not feel cheap at all.2...." Read more
"...Then there was the Roxio Game Capture HD Pro. It provides everything that I need, even including the cables so that you can get started right away...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the capture quality of the TV tuner card. They mention that it is a great product for recording live gameplay on either your PS3 or Xbox 360. The capture quality is exceptional on all presets, and the streaming and recording are very good. The device is reliable and well-managed, and offers easy recording.
"...If you're looking for the simplest, most efficient way to capture footage from your PS3 or Xbox 360, this is it. No question...." Read more
"...In conclusion, the Elgato Game Capture HD is the perfect capture device for the console gamer...." Read more
"...quality is fantastic, and all-in-all, it's just a great, no-hassle way to record games from any device with an HDMI-out...." Read more
"...and 3) the ability to record in the background just in case you accomplish something incredible." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the TV tuner card. They mention that it looks spectacular, is impressed with the visual quality of the video, and has a real simple design. The device is elegant to use and the HDMI footage looks great.
"...But it's pretty sleek looking, all black and shiny, so go ahead. Show it off!It helps that the software is excellent as well...." Read more
"...When I finished, I was quite impressed with the visual quality of the video...." Read more
"...somewhere between the middle and high quality, and it still looks nearly perfect!Cons:[-]..." Read more
"...The program also has some basic editing. Nothing too fancy such as effects but you can cut clips, delete them, move them around, that sort of thing...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the video quality of the TV tuner card. Some mention that it outputs great-quality video, has full 1080p HD recording, and can export to multiple video formats. However, others say that it only captures at 60 FPS with 720p, has a skippy frame rate, and has lag on the computer screen. They also mention that streaming in 720P depends on their internet connection, and that it takes a long time to export the video after recording.
"...The recording is smooth to me and I'm glad there is no sound delay whatsoever. What I'm really impressed about and I still am, is the file size...." Read more
"...about the device I'd caution, it would be that you can only capture at 60 FPS with 720p, not 1080p...." Read more
"...It's expensive, but the software works wonderfully, the HDMI capture quality is fantastic, and all-in-all, it's just a great, no-hassle way to..." Read more
"...However randomly during the video I would get skippy frame rate. Typically during a high action sequence, or really just any random time...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the audio of the TV tuner card. Some say that the sound from the device is music to their ears as it gives off a slight bass sound. They also say that it picks up their voice clearly and has the ability to reduce game sound. However, others say that a session of gameplay had the audio desynced from the video by a few seconds.
"...However, it's important to note that all audio gets flattened into a single file...." Read more
"...The Elgato Game Capture software can let you do a live commentary...." Read more
"...the dropped video frames that causes the audio to get out of sync...." Read more
"Alright. So, straight out of the box this product has issues with recording PS3 footage. But IT'S NOT THEIR FAULT! It's Sony's fault...." Read more
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It doesn't even come close to comparing to the Elgato Game Capture HD.
Historically, HDMI has never been kind to capture devices. Your best option was always an internal card (which from my experience is okay, but you'll eventually run into problems with device recognition and the like), and the very few external devices that actually provided HDMI capabilities kinda stunk (BlackMagic, for example).
The Elgato Game Capture HD, however, rises above all those and is probably the best capture device on the market now. If you're looking for the simplest, most efficient way to capture footage from your PS3 or Xbox 360, this is it. No question.
The device itself couldn't be easier to set up. HDMI in. HDMI out. USB out. That's all. And looking at the device itself, you'll notice one BIG difference between it and other external capture devices: No external power supply is needed! This makes it possible for you to take it with you, hook it up to a laptop, and literally record anywhere you want!
Speaking of which, the device is pretty small, almost enough to fit in your pocket, and looks pleasant enough to display on your desk. I think aesthetics can be a problem with capture devices, since who is going to show off their little box that records them playing video games? But it's pretty sleek looking, all black and shiny, so go ahead. Show it off!
It helps that the software is excellent as well. Elgato really seemed to have gamers in mind when designing the program, as it is outfitted with what they call Flashback Recording. Basically, it allows you to play your game and not have to worry about hitting record every time you want to capture specific footage. It automatically starts recording temporary footage when you open the program, and once you get the footage you need, you can choose exactly what to save. This is a huuuuuge thing for me, since I record fighting game footage, and it gets annoying have to stop my recording every so often when I have trouble landing combos. It honestly makes the recording session all the more relaxing knowing that I don't have to worry about missing anything.
If there's one thing about the device I'd caution, it would be that you can only capture at 60 FPS with 720p, not 1080p. No word yet from Elgato if the plan to change anything about that, as it could just be a hardware limitation, 720p is not slouch, but it's something to consider if you're looking for the absolute highest quality in your footage.
Nevertheless, the Elgato Game Capture HD is a true sight to behold. Simple, sleek, FUNCTIONAL, and with awesome software to boot. It's everything I've ever wanted in a capture device (MAYBE minus composite video recording. My SNES will remain uncaptured for now...) all rolled up into a tiny little black box. It seems unfathomable that it could work as well as it does, but, well... it does! Sure the price is a little on the high end for capture devices, but it provides so much value in its ease of use and stability that it's definitely worth the cost of admission.
SIZE COMPARED TO THE HD PVR 2: The Elgato HD is very small,probably less than a fourth of the size of the HD PVR 2. There is not much to say on this. It's very small & can fit really anywhere, no need to clear any space for it at all. But don't underestimate its size, it packs all the HD punch you'll need.
SETUP COMPARED TO THE PVR 2: It's EXTREMELY SIMPLE to set up. I'm am a technical kinda guy, so I have no problem installing or going through troubleshooting for products, but I know for some easy setups are a big plus. Literally all I did to setup was plug in the HDMI from my Xbox to the Elgato HD, then another HDMI from my Elgato HD to my monitor (or TV for most of you), & I instantly had a picture on my screen (after the power of course). Then there is the USB to Mini USB cable that goes from the Elgato HD to my computer. That is for both the power to the product (a big plus, & a minus for some, I will explain below) & the USB also is the data transfer for the video files. For the PVR 2, it's not too hard to setup. Same setup with the HDMI in & out, & the USB for data transfer, but with the PVR 2 you have an extra cable for power which plugs into a wall socket, so that will take up a plug in your house, plus it's just another cord to add to the mess. Not too much of a difference, but the USB power for the Elgato is great......HOWEVER.......if you are using a laptop or similar device, this may be an issue. For me, I have a desktop computer & even when my computer is in sleep mode, or turned all the way off, the USB ports still receive power. This is amazing for me. I don't have to have an extra cord like the PVR 2 for a wall socket, it powers the elgato at all times since my USB ports have 24/7 power. However if you are using a laptop, or desktop that doesn't have USB power at all times like when it's turned off, this might be a hassle. I'm pretty sure that the majority of PC's now days have this feature, but I'm not sure about laptops, so you'll want to run a test on any USB product on your PC to see if it gives power at all times. If it doesn't give power at all times, it's not a big deal. However if your computer goes to sleep or turns off there will be no power for the Elgato, & so you'll recieve no image on your TV. You could always plug the USB into your Xbox/PS3 console for power so that would be a simple fix. However that would require plugging & re plugging, but for someone with a laptop out in the open that wouldn't be too big of a deal. But for me & my computer that gives off 24/7 USB power (test yours out) this is a great feature & I really like it more than any other capture card I have owned (4 of them over the years).
SOFWARE COMPARED TO THE PVR 2: The software was REALLY simple, I was so surprised. Usually (with any software, not even gaming related) you have to sit for a bit while it installs, click OK a bunch of times etc. The Elgato doesn't even have a CD.....it just gives you a web link in the box. You go to the link & click download (it's a link to their website) & the download is very quick & after that, you are all done! You may want to custimize your settings of course (I increased my bit rate & record in 720p as it is my preference) but there is no more setup required. After that, all you have to do is record. For the HD PVR 2 you have to install Drivers (step 1) then unplug your PVR & replug it. Then you have to install the software (step 2) & repeat the "power cycle" & un plug & re plug again. Then you are pretty much set. You will not get an image on your TV until you have completed the setup with all the drivers & software completed & ran the recording software at least once, then you're pretty much ready to go. Once again the Elgato is much simpler than the PVR. The Elgato install took me less than 5 minutes. The PVR probably took me 10-20, not too big of a deal though, but easier is nicer!
RECORDING SOFTWARE: Both programs are pretty simple with a handy Start & Stop record button. However I prefer the Elgato softare. On the Elgato software you can name the file before recording. For example, if you are recording a Call of Duty match, you can title it "Call of Duty TDM". There is even a space for the game you are playing you could type "Call of Duty", & a description as well if you really want to add detail. But you don't have to do those things if you don't want to, they are optional. I PREFER THIS OVER THE PVR. Why? This is what a typical PVR file will look like! "2012_10_23_19_7_49". It mashes the date, time, year, etc. all into a big number seperated by underscores, & that is your file name. This is not a big deal, because you can always go back & change the file name to whatever you want afterwards, so that's easy. BUT....trust me....(I used the PVR 1 component version for over a year, same output for file names)....when you get an entire folder full of files named that, there's no easy way to know what anything is. You basically have to sit down & watch everything. If you forgot to save a file & put it aside you'll have to look through all the random number files & find it. Using the PVR 1, I basically became a master at this lol, & could find what I needed fast, but for a new user it might be confusing. I like labeling my files before I record, that way there's no need to go back & rename things or try to find certain files, they are all already organized & named how I want them.
EDITING SOFTWARE: Unfortunately, I do not have a say in this. Both programs have a very simple editing program. When I say simple, I mean simple, like Windows Movie Maker simple, or even simpler. Don't get me wrong if you are new to editing, sure this will work just fine for you. There's nothing wrong with either editing program, just too simple for me. Personally, I've been using Sony Vegas for almost 3 years now. It's a complex program but once you learn how to use it it's amazing. But small talk aside, sorry I do not have too much of an input on them, because I just took a look & tested them out, I haven't really used either. Too simple for an experienced editor like myself. This however leads me to my main point..............
WHAT KILLED THE PVR 2 FOR ME & MADE THE ELGATO HD: The PVR 2 had files that often came out corrupted. They would be viewable on your computer but once you import them into Sony Vegas sometimes they would just be a green screen, & there was no fixing it! I found out (I think) the solution to that problem. If you have a PVR 2, make sure to turn OFF "Hardware Acceleration", that cause the green screen issue as far as I know. I read some reviews & feedback & noticed someone having the same problem & someone suggesting that. After I unchecked it, I didn't have that problem any more. So.....that problem got solved. You may ask then what was the big issue? Hauppauge claims that the PVR's MP4 files will work great with Sony Vegas. See, I could be sympathetic if the files conveniently didn't work in my editing program of choice. However, Hauppauge lists as a feature for their product, that the PVR 2's files are made specifically to work cooperatively with Sony Vegas, & will work in the program just fine. This is not just some little quote I found out in the middle of no where, it is a big feature they list with the other features for their product. The files did not work well in Sony Vegas. After I fixed the green screen issue, my files had trouble rendering. I would render files (I tried about 4 different files types & about 10 different settings on each), the videos would have skippy frame rates. NOW, please note that I have been using this program for 3 years as I mentioned above. I know almost everything about the program, & have rendered thousands of times. As an experienced user of the program they claim works well with their files, I tried many things. Nothing worked. The rendered product (for the most part) would be very nice. However randomly during the video I would get skippy frame rate. Typically during a high action sequence, or really just any random time. The weird thing is the original playback on my PC was fine in those parts, it's just in Sony Vegas. So after trying everything I gave up. I have owned 3 other capture cards: Hauppauge HD PVR 1 component version, Black Magic Intensity Pro, & now the Elgato HD, none of which have given my any issues in Sony Vegas (besides an occasional freeze, but not an issue with the files or anything). I tried rendering & the skippy frames would always be in the same spots, & there was just no getting rid of them. I have a YouTube channel with 10 thousand + subscribers, so things like this make a big difference to me, & I don't want my viewers to have to see skippy frame rates 3-4 times in a 10 minute video. This may seem minor, & it's not like you can't tell what's going on, but it's skippy & choppy, unacceptable in my opinion. I purchased the Elgato because I really wanted a HDMI capture card (external) as I only use my internal HDMI cap (black magic) when I am live streaming. I have had no problems in Sony Vegas with this product, & am very satisfied for the most part, I really don't have any complaints. Now about the PVR 2, I thought, hey........even though I have a $2k personally customized computer with a six core processor, 16GB of ram, & a great graphics card....maybe it was an issue with my PC, & maybe after using Sony Vegas for 3 years & trying 30 test renders I just didn't get the right settings.......but my friends had this issue as well. They didn't mention the skippy frames, but other YouTubers that I am friends with who bought this product also switched to the Elgato, as they use Sony Vegas as well. It's one of the most used editing softwares out there. They also mentioned that the PVR files didn't work well in Sony Vegas at all (they didn't say specifics) but this confirmed in my head that I'm glad I don't feel like an idiot for doing something wrong, & this is an issue with compatibility with Sony Vegas. Sorry for the long winded review on this part, I just wanted to be clear on what made or breaked the PVR vs Elgato for me. They are very similar, & the Elgato usually outmatches the PVR in every category just by a little bit, but nothing made a big of a difference as this. So what is the PVR 2 has great quality....if it won't work in my editing program (the one they claim as a feature to be compatible with) I will not be able to use the product. I bought both off Amazon, I will be shipping back my PVR this week for a return.
IN CONCLUSION: The Elgato outmatches the PVR 2 in every category by just a little bit, but enough to make a difference. The make or break point was the fact that the PVR 2 often produces corrupted files, or files that are not usable in Sony Vegas. Maybe problems in other editing programs too? I just know the files didn't work well in my Sony Vegas, as well as a few of my friends as well. It may not be that way for everyone, but for me it was & made me return the PVR 2. (besides that, I actually really liked the PVR 2 though! But it was too big of an issue & it kept reoccurring, so I had to return =/) I have been using the Elgato for a few weeks no with no problems. I really like it! It comes with a PS3 cable & an HDMI cable, but I bough 2 of my own HDMI cables to use with the product from a good brand. It has been working great!
I give the Elgato an 8.5/10. PVR 2 more of a 6/10. The PVR 2 suffers in my book due to it's editing issues, which Hauppauge may solve, besides that issue with editing software (Sony Vegas), they would have been a pretty close match. I would have still said the Elgato was just a little bit better than the PVR 2. They are both about the same price, so I'de go with this one if I were you! This is just my opinion though, everyone is entitled to their own, but it's been working great with no problems for me.
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I would highly recommend this unit to anyone interested in starting to record their game play, all the way through to seasoned veterans of game recording. The only criticism that I have of this unit is the audio recording. If you invest in this one, be ready for isolating your vocal input, and the audio output of the TV. You'll need a microphone for your computer, and a microphone for your gaming unit. And you'll need headphones, as well, otherwise the audio echoes like a bugger.
Even current Elgatos aren't that great to be honest. I recommend a decent hdmi based avermedia card for modern content and buying a line doubler/tripler like the retrotink 2x or the OSSC for retro content to send to said avermedia card.