Capture cards help you to stream and record gameplay from any console or PC – here are the best we’ve reviewed, from external capture cards to internal versions that go inside your desktop.
If you want to start streaming your games online or record your gameplay footage to create YouTube videos of your exploits, you’ll probably need a capture card. These nifty little devices take on some of the processing work of streaming and recording gameplay footage, so that your main device – whether that’s a console or gaming PC – is free to devote all its power to running the game as smoothly as possible. While most consoles are able to stream and record footage directly, their capabilities are limited compared to PC, and gameplay performance is likely to suffer. A capture card will help make sure you can get gameplay footage at the highest frame rate and resolution possible, which is pretty much essential for any serious streamer or YouTuber.
