The Roxio Game Capture HD Pro is a capture
card for HD consoles (PC, Xbox One, PS4, Wii U, Xbox 360 and PS3). It accepts
input via HDMI or component cable and allows you to reconnect to your screen
via a second cable. Meanwhile the rendered frames are passed through the provided
USB (type B to type A) cable to your computer. The device looks similar in
design to a heatsink for a graphics card, as it has raised ribbing on the right
end to imitate heatsink fins and the left end is rounded much like the surround
on a heatsink is, due to an intake fan. The device can record in 1080p or 720p at
30fps and it can also take screen captures if you so desire.
I connected the Game Capture HD Pro to my Wii U, this console is not listed as a compatible console, but I had no problems getting it to work. I connected up via the HDMI sockets with my own HDMI cables. This device does not come with cables for connecting your console, so make sure you obtain a second cable for connecting your console and television. I recommend the Amazon basics HDMI cable which I have used in my setup. I plugged the USB cable into the computer prior to installing the software (despite the warning not to). Fortunately this didn’t appear to do any harm, all it did was power on the device, however my computer paid no attention to it until the software was installed.
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I connected the Game Capture HD Pro to my Wii U, this console is not listed as a compatible console, but I had no problems getting it to work. I connected up via the HDMI sockets with my own HDMI cables. This device does not come with cables for connecting your console, so make sure you obtain a second cable for connecting your console and television. I recommend the Amazon basics HDMI cable which I have used in my setup. I plugged the USB cable into the computer prior to installing the software (despite the warning not to). Fortunately this didn’t appear to do any harm, all it did was power on the device, however my computer paid no attention to it until the software was installed.
The required software is included on the provided
CD, I inserted it into my DVD-RW drive and followed the onscreen instructions
to install, register and update. The software interface is easy to use, it is
not overly simplified which is good as I like being able to change a few
options without getting lost. I turned on my Wii U and began capturing my play-through
of a few levels on Mario Maker. I still need to look into the best recording
settings for me, but on watching the playback on VLC the quality was
outstanding and showed no flaws.
After installing and testing the device on
my computer, I decided to also install it on my laptop which has an onboard
video card and an Intel Skylake processor. The installation procedure was the
same as it was on my computer. I even had to fill out the registration again as
it showed no login option, but using the same details immediately recognised
that it was already a valid account. Again I tested recording a few levels of
Mario Maker and unfortunately a glitch in the video was apparent right at the
start of the video. I blame my laptop for this my processor was capped from my
laptop running on battery and the rest of the video was perfect.
In the software there is a stream button
for Twitch. This is not something I am interested in at the moment, but I may
consider it in the future if my internet connection ever improves. It is nice
to know that this software will assist in setting up streaming, as otherwise I
would need to follow an online guide in order.
What is in the box:
The box contains: the game capture card, a USB
transfer cable, the game capture software CD and user manual.
Build quality:
The build quality of product is very good. It
is made from solid plastic and has padded feet on the underside to prevent it
from scratching on a desk. When powered, the light on the top comes on and the
indicator lights inform whether the HDMI or component connection is selected.
Pros:
+ Easy to setup
+ Live stream to Twitch
+ Amazing quality recordings
Cons:
- No on/off switch
- Additional cables not included
Conclusion:
I think this is a really good product, the
resulting image quality is perfect and it is simple to use. I noticed other
reviewers had experienced glitches in recordings, this is something I
experienced with my laptop, but I think this may be due to a cap as it was
running on battery. I find the design of the product very appealing, but I
would like to have seen an on off switch as I’d like to keep the device plugged
in without it lighting up my room at night. Also it would be a nice bonus for some
HDMI cables to be supplied, but I don’t think the non-inclusion should go
against the product as this is clearly stated plus they are cheap to buy. I
would recommend this product to anyone who is interested in streaming their console
games on Twitch or wanting to submit console play-through to YouTube.
Product link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008YAPSE6
by Corel
Product link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008YAPSE6
by Corel
