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AVerMedia Game Capture HD Review

Andrew says:

"Have you been looking around for hardware to record your gameplay? We know a lot of footage from the top games are always hitting sites like YouTube but at times we’re given okay quality that always had the chance to be better. How would you like to record in 720p up to 1080i with out the need of wires going to your PC? Hopefully that caught your interest since it seems like everything for recording requires you to have a many wires going to a PC."

nitrogav4863d ago

Still not HDMI input though . Would have ordered one straight away if it had .

Philaroni4863d ago

They can't use HDMI. I use to have the Intensity Pro from Black Magic and I found out that the HDMI signal is encrypted to prevent recording. You can record with HDMI with the right tools but its not cheep. Google around and you will find out why.

Adexus4863d ago

The HDMI on the Intensity Pro isn't encrypted, it just doesn't record from a source that has HDCP such as the PS3 which is why you need to record using Component with it, Intensity Pro works with the 360 fine using HDMI though :)

H2OAcidic4863d ago

Very true! Though that would've been "EPIC" if it had input and output HDMI.

JsonHenry4863d ago

Not sure why anyone wouldn't just use their PC anyway rather than spend the money on this. (not saying the product isn't nice!!)

rajman4863d ago

Because you will need a capture card aswell? also a HD capture card requires a pretty fast PC. The AverMedia capture device doesnt even require a PC

H2OAcidic4863d ago

That is also true! Money for device, more money for the programs, money on high end PC that can handle capture card and programs. I'd rather have something I can record externally more than internally on a PC.

JsonHenry4863d ago

Well, my rig would have no problems. And so would most people with a PC built in the last year or two. Not to mention your PC does a lot more than just record a video/audio stream. And only a fool would pay for capture software. :)

TopDudeMan4863d ago

I wanted to get into livestreaming, but the expense of the equipment is the one thing holding me back.

Blaine4863d ago (Edited 4863d ago )

I'm a little confused. Says a few times that there's no lag, then says there's up to a second of lag in "normal mode".

I need to know if there will be any delay between what's happening in my console, and what I see on my screen, while I'm recording. I want this to record online mp footage, and having a full second lag would just destroy mp gameplay! How am I supposed to show off my skills if I'm getting pwned because recording is making my image lag?!

svoulis4863d ago

I use this capture device, and there is a slight lag, nothing like a full second though, honestly if you are worried about that, just play a match save it in your vault and record it later, thats what I do sometimes if I have a great match and I didn't decide to record it.

H2OAcidic4863d ago

The device has 2 modes one which has like and gives you full function of remote and has slight delay. The other mode is real time, which only allows the screen shot and video recording.

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It turns out Nintendo Switch 2's Piranha Plant webcam comes with a shockingly low resolution

The Piranha Plant camera for Nintendo Switch 2 looks great, but its resolution is limited to 480p, compared to the official webcam's 1080p.

darthv7215d ago

Even better... the lower the res, the less bandwidth it will use to transmit video while playing. Besides, i dont think anyone will be buying it to actually use... I'm getting it just for the aesthetic. Maybe another company (or Hori themselves) can offer a Lakitu holding the video camera while riding a cloud like he does in the game. That would be another cool one to have.

Cacabunga14d ago (Edited 14d ago )

🤦🏻 what we shouldn’t be hearing..
So you prefer it because it’s low resolution? Just wow!
If for the look you can get piranha night lamp 10 times cheaper

goken14d ago

My thoughts exactly… that take… just wow

GamerRN13d ago

Yeah an easier solution to low bandwidth would be to use a 4k camera, and allow you to choose to broadcast in lower res for bandwidth preservation.... Not force poor quality

Tacoboto14d ago

Question tho - what about the matching Printer? Bring back Gameboy Camera + Printer and reboot Mario Paint with it all too

ZycoFox14d ago

It should be cheaper because of the lower resolution, now if it could switch between 480p and 720p it would be good enough.

The sites I've seen selling it don't even state a resolution in the description.

FIELDMARSHALL_P14d ago

Your comment is wild they could've done a better camera than that. The only thing I agree with is the idea about Lakitu.

sinspirit14d ago

Actually, if you're overlaying yourself on top of your game stream you've not changed anything bandwidth wise.

Profchaos14d ago

This is a hori product which I've always felt the build quality was a bit iffy on their gamepads so to see them passive off a low resolution camera is unsurprising

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gold_drake15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

is it shocking?

really?

its funny tho, the camera is 34 moneys woth 480p resolution only, i found one for 11 with 1080p resolution haha wat a rip off ha

RpgSama14d ago

Dude, I was SO ready to give Nintendo my money for the Switch 2, I've been wanting to buy a portable for a while and didn't pull the plug because I was waiting for the Switch 2.

Now I just want Nintendo to fail, I sincerely hope they do, because this is just absurd at this time, this is worse than PS3 era Sony at this point.

Cacabunga14d ago

Actually the multiple fails since reveal event just made me start playing switch again because i know i won’t be getting this thing anytime soon. The more i hear of it the less i want it..

neutralgamer199214d ago (Edited 14d ago )

Exactly this is sony level obnoxious behavior from Nintendo. So much of switch 2's reveal is anti consumer. Like Zelda remastered not including expansions. I really hope switch 2 struggles so Nintendo have to change their policies. Early struggles will give Nintendo a much needed wake up call

But let's be honest it's Nintendo system will do well. They have dabs who will defend them no matter what

MeteorPanda13d ago

Ps3 era made sense, it was the cheapest bluray player at the time

Knushwood Butt15d ago

You can get a $20 expansion pass that upgrades the resolution to 720I.

LonDonE14d ago

LMAO thanks man i needed that lol... you made me break into a full blown laugh where i am literally sitting here crying.. its 7am here in the uk and now my wife has woken up hearing me laugh my ass off.. asking whats to funny.. now she can make me some breakfast.. haa
On a serious note.. man Nintendo take the biscuit and have the cheek to also ask for some nutella..
Like you can literally by 4k webcams for £50 which auto follow you and have remotes etc

I have my switch 2 pre ordered as i love all things Nintendo but i wont be bothering with the cam etc
I suspect they will allow third party cams to work as the wording used around usb c cameras seems like it will be allowed.. but time will tell. Thanks for the laugh i needed it.. had a looong week at work.

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i have the Nyxi Wizard GC style joycons and was very impressed. It made playing metroid prime remaster feel even better than i remember.

badz14915d ago

By the age of 10, the only consoles I have played were NES, SNES and Genesis. Genesis was my favourite out of the bunch but I can safely say that my favourite consoles has been the PS3.