Elgato Game Capture HD software is a free download at “”.Įlgato offers industry-leading TV and video solutions for the Mac, PC, iPhone and iPad.
OS X 10.7 (or later) and a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU are required for use on a Mac.Įlgato Game Capture HD is available from Elgato (“"), Amazon, the Apple Online Store, and selected other retailers for 179.95$ USD/149.95£ GBP/229$ AUD/179.95€ EUR.
On a PC, Windows 7 (or later), a 2.0GHz Dual-Core CPU, a sound card, 4GB RAM, and a USB 2.0 port are required. Gameplay in 1080p60 is captured as 1080p30. It accepts the input of Xbox 360 (unencrypted HDMI), PlayStation 3 (A/V In), and Wii U (unencrypted HDMI) video signals at 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p. It’s even possible to trim gameplay videos for later editing using a video-editing program.Įlgato Game Capture HD comes with a Quick Start Guide, a USB cable, an HDMI cable, a PlayStation 3 cable, and an adapter for Component video. What’s more, Elgato Game Capture HD allows for social interaction and sharing: With just a single click, live gameplay can be streamed to Twitch, or recorded for sharing with friends and fans on YouTube, Facebook or Twitter. Gamers can simply go back to the start of the scene they want to record and begin recording retroactively. Thanks to the unique Flashback Recording feature, Elgato Game Capture HD remembers the gameplay that has preceded it, even if the record button wasn’t pressed. Elgato Game Capture HD doesn’t need a lot of cables or even a power supply – the hardware connects directly to the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 using a single cable. At the same time, gameplay is passed through to the TV via HDMI with no delay. “Twitch integration takes Elgato Game Capture HD to the next level, making it the most powerful, full-featured game recorder today.” The new Elgato Game Capture HD software also improves hardware support by adding a capturing preset for the Wii U, an option to hook up retro consoles, and a cropping function to remove black bars when capturing from iPad or iPhoneĮlgato Game Capture HD uses H.264 hardware encoding to record high definition gameplay from Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 in HD quality at up to 30 Mbit per second. “We’re thrilled to finally release one of most frequently requested features for Elgato Game Capture HD,” said Adam Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing at Elgato.
The Elgato Game Capture HD 1.2 software update is available as a free download at for PC and Mac. What’s more, Elgato Game Capture HD users can now add audio commentaries to their videos and live streams, using any microphone connected to their PC or Mac. With one click, gamers can start entertaining their audience in real-time, while simultaneously capturing their gameplay for sharing on Youtube.
San Francisco, December 6, 2012 – Elgato today announced a new live streaming feature for Elgato Game Capture HD that makes broadcasting gameplay on Twitch easier than ever. Gaming, Elgato Game Capture HD 1.2 - Free Software Update for live streaming to Twitch