You can, I have a friend who has his consoles hooked up to it and streams gameplay all the time. I believe the software to record it to your PC comes with it.
bullshit I dont want it, I'm not a reviewer, I dont want to be a 1000001st dude on youtube posting gameplay nobody gives a fcuk about, and I'm defiantely not one of those nolife's streaming their gampley on justin.tv
@I find it funny I think it's useful if you do not want to play older consoles on the HDTV. I use a capture device to play PS2 games on the computer because PS2 games look horrible on the HDTV even when you use component cables (image looks sharp but still some jaggies).
you may not want it, but if you want to see footage for a video game you're anticipating, then you probably would want the guy posting the vid to have used this device to capture the video game footage, rather than an off-screen camera that produces a low-quality, shaky, picture of the game.
This device is good. There are a lot of gamers who post crappy videos of games. If they want to post gameplay vids, they should invest in this device.
All my gameplay videos here are done with this DVR at various settings. The selling point for me was no need for a strong PC. Hell I did some of those videos on a Netbook.
Of course if you plan to do some hardcore editing then you'll need a bit more power.
I'm a PC gamer, but your being stupid. Graps can be a massive hog, and since PC gamers disbute the fact that PC gaming costs $1500 and claim that a $600 CAN run games very well which is true.
A XBOX 360 costs $200, this PVR is also $200 and isn't even the cheapest option.
I'd prefer the record on my PS3 than PC, because let's think about this.
I want to play a game, let's say Crysis 2, I also want to run it on highest ( I mean that's the reason I got the PC ) I decide to record, with fraps I take a further FPS reduction I also decide to encode aswell, taking an even further reduction
I just don't believe that a $600 machine could do that, $800 MAYBE. But the point I'm getting as is if the selling point is PC gaming is fraps then you should reconsider. I play PC games because the input is varied and so the games are varied. From SC2 to World of tanks.
I hate Fraps, I bought something called DxTory you don't need an amazing PC for that. Best part is the video comes out very good, and you get barely any frame drops.
Any software that streams or records from the same system that the game is being played on causes a huge performance hit. That's not a solution.
I have a Black Magic Intensity Pro capture card which is great for capturing/streaming console games, but streaming from the PC that it's installed in still hurts. So for PC footage recording and streaming, I'll go to an inexpensive separate PC box with the capture card in.
I'm not sure why they say it's envied. A good and convenient device for sure, but nothing that can't be done with this: http://www.amazon.com/AVerM... which is what I bought.
I'm actually a bit surprised at how slow moving this technology is, I'm waiting for a DVR that has HDMI in/out. When that's released, then we can talk turkey.
I have it. It's great, but beware of support for your particular OS. I tried it on Windows 7 and it wouldn't work. It does work on XP 64bit, but you have to download the drivers online. Other than the initial setup, I have had zero problems.
I just wish the bitrate of the captured video was higher.
Even if it can't record HDMI doesn't mean you can't use HDMI from PS3 to your TV. Just use a splitter which is the best option anyway considering input lag, although from experience it doesn't seem like the HD PVR has any.
Also, TurtleBeaches are good with this setup, because it comes with cables that taps in behind the HD PVR. Therefore you can hear game audio, PC audio and record MIC to PC if you want to. I have the PX21s
I own this box and it's great, but far from perfect. It's not compatible with other recording software then the bundled program, a program that have a lot of issues (especially when recording off composite or S-VHS sources).
The box is therefore not usable with streaming software such as Wirecast or Adobe Flash Media Encoder. It's possible to stream using the box and i do it myself from time to time, but you have to jump through a lot of hoops to do so and not a viable solution for multiple streams.
The quality of the output is great and overall a great solution for those who just want to upload footage to youtube.
For professionals i can highly recommend the Blackmagic Intensity Pro card, since you can fully dump the raw image (no compression at all), record in better quality using HDMI from the Xbox 360. The downfall is that this solution requires a quite fast PC and can't be used as a passthrough unless the PC is powered on. You can also use multiple Intensity Cards for streaming purposes on one machine.
For the average user who wants to record some gameplay and upload it without sacrificing their current setup, go buy the Hauppauge HD PVR, it's great. For the professional seeking something in the same price range, go with the Intensity Pro, it can deliver better content if you know how to use it properly.
One of my friends has one of these, and the quality really is good.
I got myself a Dazzle card, and yes, it's annoying playing in SD, and yes the quality isn't brilliant, but I bought my Dazzle for £10, while these HD PVRs are over £100, sometimes going on £150.
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PS3 has that video editor. If we could convert gameplay like UC3 into videos, then add VO's we can make some nice stuff right from our consoles.
bullshit I dont want it, I'm not a reviewer, I dont want to be a 1000001st dude on youtube posting gameplay nobody gives a fcuk about, and I'm defiantely not one of those nolife's streaming their gampley on justin.tv
all gamers my ass
I think it's useful if you do not want to play older consoles on the HDTV. I use a capture device to play PS2 games on the computer because PS2 games look horrible on the HDTV even when you use component cables (image looks sharp but still some jaggies).
okay, calm down.
you may not want it, but if you want to see footage for a video game you're anticipating, then you probably would want the guy posting the vid to have used this device to capture the video game footage, rather than an off-screen camera that produces a low-quality, shaky, picture of the game.
This device is good. There are a lot of gamers who post crappy videos of games. If they want to post gameplay vids, they should invest in this device.
I import one from Amazon... is awesome!
But im not using it now, because i only record my Online Matches... and i have a PS3 :(
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All my gameplay videos here are done with this DVR at various settings. The selling point for me was no need for a strong PC. Hell I did some of those videos on a Netbook.
Of course if you plan to do some hardcore editing then you'll need a bit more power.
Oh for console players.
I'm not bashing anything, I'm just saying that surely it would be easier to turn down settings than spend £200 on a PVR.
I posted the 1st sentence then edited in the 2nd one, I wasn't trying to say "hahah console kids need a pvr herp derp pc is da best".
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Don't be so quick to call troll.
I'd prefer the record on my PS3 than PC, because let's think about this.
I want to play a game, let's say Crysis 2, I also want to run it on highest ( I mean that's the reason I got the PC )
I decide to record, with fraps I take a further FPS reduction
I also decide to encode aswell, taking an even further reduction
I just don't believe that a $600 machine could do that, $800 MAYBE. But the point I'm getting as is if the selling point is PC gaming is fraps then you should reconsider. I play PC games because the input is varied and so the games are varied. From SC2 to World of tanks.
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I have a Black Magic Intensity Pro capture card which is great for capturing/streaming console games, but streaming from the PC that it's installed in still hurts. So for PC footage recording and streaming, I'll go to an inexpensive separate PC box with the capture card in.
This Hauppauge PVR is basically that.
A good and convenient device for sure, but nothing that can't be done with this: http://www.amazon.com/AVerM... which is what I bought.
I'm actually a bit surprised at how slow moving this technology is, I'm waiting for a DVR that has HDMI in/out. When that's released, then we can talk turkey.
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It is highly recommended, I've had it for a year now.
It works exactly as advertised, but unfortunately it will not work with EyeTV's incredible Mac/iOS DVR software. Blah.
I just wish the bitrate of the captured video was higher.
And no, you can't just convert HDMI to component, it requires quite expensive equipment to do so.
Like Gamemakerman stated though, it's far better to use the 720p option. Everything you record looks much better.
The box is therefore not usable with streaming software such as Wirecast or Adobe Flash Media Encoder. It's possible to stream using the box and i do it myself from time to time, but you have to jump through a lot of hoops to do so and not a viable solution for multiple streams.
The quality of the output is great and overall a great solution for those who just want to upload footage to youtube.
For professionals i can highly recommend the Blackmagic Intensity Pro card, since you can fully dump the raw image (no compression at all), record in better quality using HDMI from the Xbox 360. The downfall is that this solution requires a quite fast PC and can't be used as a passthrough unless the PC is powered on. You can also use multiple Intensity Cards for streaming purposes on one machine.
For the average user who wants to record some gameplay and upload it without sacrificing their current setup, go buy the Hauppauge HD PVR, it's great. For the professional seeking something in the same price range, go with the Intensity Pro, it can deliver better content if you know how to use it properly.
I got myself a Dazzle card, and yes, it's annoying playing in SD, and yes the quality isn't brilliant, but I bought my Dazzle for £10, while these HD PVRs are over £100, sometimes going on £150.
That's my reasoning.