PC
Windows 10 includes a built-in tool for recording videos for games through its Xbox Game Bar. To open the Game Bar, press Windows Key + G while playing a game. Click the red record button and you will see a timer appear in the game window. The videos will be saved as .mp4 files in your Videos\Captures folder. More information can be found here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/xbox-game-bar/9nzkpstsnw4p?activetab=pivot:overviewtab
Mac
Mac comes preinstalled with QuickTime Player which can be used to screen record gameplay. Launch QuickTime Player and click on File from the App menu. Select New Screen Recording from the drop-down menu. Through QuickTime, you also have the ability to record audio directly from your microphone and to show mouse clicks in recording. Click on the red record button to begin recording your screen.
OBS (PC, Mac and Linux)
Open Broadcast Studio (OBS), is an open source program for recording real-time videos. This program is more complicated than the Xbox Game Bar and QuickTime but it carries the advantage of being backed by some of the top technology companies (e.g., Twitch, NVIDIA and Logitech) and it’s free!
Xbox One
The Xbox One has the ability to record and capture game clips and screenshots. To record a clip, press the Xbox button to open up the menu and then press the X button. This will grab the last 30 seconds of game play. Depending on the game clip resolution and available storage space, clips can range up to 10 minutes to 1 hour (with external storage). You can set the video resolution and capture location in the menu Broadcast 3 capture > Advance setting.
Playstation 4/5
The PS4/5 also has the ability to record and capture game clips and screenshots. To record, press and the Share button to open up the Display Menu. Press the Square button to save the video clip. The PS4/5 has the ability to record clips up to 5 minute to 1 hour and will store the video on the internal hard drive.
Elgato Game Capture
For all other consoles, you will need to use an external recording device. The MADD Center currently has two Elgato Game Capture HD60 High Definition Game Recorders which records game footage in 1080p at 60 frames per second. Before you begin, you will need to install their game capture software onto your laptops found here: https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/game-capture-software. You do not need a gaming laptop to run this software, we would recommend just turning off the live video preview in order for the program to run smoothly as you record your clips. However, if you are in need of a laptop, the MADD Center has 3 gaming laptops available for use.
The Elgato will need to be connected to a computer, game console, and the TV. Once connected, press the record button on the game capture software.
Make sure to bring an external hard drive for saving your recorded clips. The MADD Center will not be responsible for any loss of data from your game play sessions. MADD regularly wipes hard drives once they become full.
