AV FAQ – How can I record Xbox or Xbox 360 videos to my computer?
To record your fantastic Halo warthog trick (or whatever), you will need a video capture card in your PC. You can then either play your Xbox game directly on your computer monitor through your video capture card (and record as you play) or you can record your Xbox game to a VCR tape and then transfer the video into your PC.
If you visit our hardware forums there are active discussion about current video capture methods for the Xbox as well.
In regards to the Xbox 360, the same methods will apply, but there may also be additional ways you can record via a Windows Media Center PC as well. We do not have a confirmation in this as of yet however.
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Well…I really wannna know how to get it on a camcorder or something to show my friends. Then i wanna donwload it to windows media player…But with this i really dont have a clue how to do it.
You could use a DVD to USB capture device to record you stuff right to your computer in real-time. Take screenshots too! I use a thing called “xpert dvd maker usb.” Mine is the super-cheapo thirty-dollar version but there are much better capture devices than the one I have. Try checkin’ out a few of the Kworld products on their website. There are also video cards and other internal PCI slot products that do what you want.
I like it because I can record Xbox360 moments and pretty much anything with a standard component (red yellow and white cable) output.
I forgot to mention a VGA box might work too. I love them so if you find one cheap hit me up “cutelilmurderer@hotmail.com” I have not found an inexpensive one since Lik-Sang went down.
hopeing i can get a repaly soon:)…excuse my spelling….. umm does this record sound as well for example if i had a convo with my m8 over xbox live would this record the convo to….thanks guys and girls.
Just use a DVD recorder and select the right channel! Record and ur done.
is there anyway you can make a video on your computer if you have saved clips in the theatre on halo 3 fi you want to speak to me on xbox360 send me a friend quest to northantsgunner please and thanks for reading.
In response to alternative methods that are listed above, there is one that I found especially helpful. Most digital camcorders have a function on them that will record video from a TV. However, not every way to do this is the same on every camcorder. Call the support line for your camcorder and ask if this can be done. With mine, a Cannon ZR300, all you do is change a “DV->DV” setting, changing it to “AV->DV”. This means that it will record what is on the TV. Plug the camcorder into the TV’s “video-out” plugs via analog cord and record. Some troubleshooting will probably be required, but don’t give up. It’s an easy and cheap solution that will help you to record great videos.
Can you record something on your 360 by using the bluetooth system on windows media player?
You can’t use a bluetooth headset on the Xbox 360 I wish you could!
does anyone know about capturing from the windows media center because if you do that would be great help
can i put vids from halo 3 on a flash drive/travel drive? answer soon plz
@Abe: If you record the video output to your PC and then copy that file to a flash drive, then yes.
If you want to save them directly from Bungie.net/Halo 3 to your PC/flash drive, then no as far as I know.
How do i record (say a) Gears of War headshot video and put it on youtube ….
You could also go buy one of those digital camcorders Like aiptek for around $88 and just record your play, then just upload to your PC.
this should be built in
Do the USB Video Capure Cards Work With Xbox 360 on A tv not Pc Moniter
How would i do the VGA thing
ive already got the cable and its hooked up 2 my monitor
I want to know where to get capture cards, install them and record, then learn to put it on youtube.
any websites would be very helpful. or if you can help
much appreciated
Is there any way to capture this stuff with no video/monitor out on the TV? Can I plug a capture card directly into the 360?
@catalyst013 No the Xbox 360 has no slots for a capture card. It also has no way of loading a driver. Sorry
If i have a screen recorder on my pc, can i get it on to the 360 usin the wireless, I got my music on it like that
Ok so I have a Aiptek video camera. I am able to plug it into the tv, and when i record i get sound, but no video. Anyway i can get video?
I have my both PC and 360 (and PS3 as well) connected to a HDMI-Switch (using two HDMI cables for the two consoles and one DVI-HDMI cable for the PC) which is connected to my widescreen LCD monitor with a DVI-HDMI cable. Is there a way so that I can take advantage of this and record stuff from console on my PC using my monitor and this setup? What equipment do I eventually need?
aight, ive got a mac, and im makin a cod 4 youtube video of just the opening cinematic to the game, is there anyway to access my mac vid capture card (comes with it) to capture the video? i know i can, i just dont know how to trigger it
ok i have a camcorder a tv (non-hd) a xbox 360 and a copy of halo 3 and a usb is there any way i can record my screen with out buy easy cap and stuff like that
@Tom,
No the only thing you can do with the equipment you listed is film the screen not capture. You need a capturing unit in order to do it not a camcorder.
I want to be able to record what i do on my xbox 360 on to my pc, for evidence of won clan games on fifa and so on, my pc and xbox use the same hd tv and are right next to each other, how can i do this??! help!
@Brian,
Did you read the other questions and answers before writing this?
You need a computer large hard drive correct editing software, video capturing card or device. It’s going to run you around 250+ US dollars to get started.
what about using a webcam. I have tried the webcam thing and the light was so bright you couldn't see anything on the TV.
i use a – hauppauge hd pvr £189 or $237 but its the best ive seen on the market atm.