Overview

Most gaming platforms require specific strategies for recording, but some methods are universal. They are effective on multiple platforms and are the only means of capturing gameplay on devices that don’t offer built-in recording functionality. When in doubt, it’s a good idea to touch base with your coach if you’re not sure whether one of these recording methods will be acceptable.

Capture Cards

Capture cards are versatile and are invaluable for streamers. You can connect them to a number of different devices for recording and streaming, and their software offers features that allow you to customize recordings and streams. The downside is that getting everything set up might require some research and troubleshooting, and there is expense involved for the capture card and cables.

Capture cards are essentially dongles that sit in the middle of the HDMI connection between your console and your TV set so you can connect your gaming system to a computer. As you play, the computer captures and saves your gameplay in a format that can be edited and uploaded to your Metafy Vault.

This is a general overview of how to use a capture card to record your gameplay. You will need to choose one that’s compatible with your gaming system and your computer.

Setup

Hardware

Far and away the most widely-used capture cards are manufactured by **Elgato.** Their website offers specific instructions for installation, depending on the model, but the basic structure involves connecting the capture card to your console via HDMI, your gaming monitor via HDMI, and your computer via USB.

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The physical connections work as follows:

  1. Connect your console to the HDMI In port on the capture card with an HDMI cable.
  2. Connect the capture card's HDMI Out to your gaming monitor with a second HDMI cable.
  3. Connect the capture card to your computer with a USB cable.

Software

  1. In order to use your capture card, you will need to download and install its software on your computer, and launch it. Once it’s running:
  2. Review the Settings and take note of the save location and adjust it if needed. This step will let you know where you'll find your saved clips.