This guide is for recording gameplay on current Windows PCs. With older PCs, the steps may be somewhat different. Windows comes with a built-in screen recorder, but we encourage trying out alternate recording solutions, as their interfaces may feel more intuitive and you may prefer the features. Be aware that running a screen recorder during gameplay might affect your game’s performance. It’s a good idea to test out recording while gaming and adjust your recording sessions if the game is running slowly.
Windows 10 and 11 come pre-loaded with Xbox Game Bar, which is compatible with most modern graphics cards. You may also be able to download it manually for older systems.
High-end graphics cards come with excellent recording apps. Please note that while these apps will work with newer graphics cards, they might not be compatible with older hardware and/or systems. Your computer may already the software that corresponds to your graphics card pre-loaded, or you may need to download it.