HDMI Capture card recommendations

[Ryzza5]

Just wondering if anyone has used a capture card with HDMI inputs that doesn't have any input or processing lag (i.e. for playing PS3/360 games using the display on my PC + recording it).

 

I've already found one or two options that I might go for but will wait and see what you think. I also already have a capture card as part of my dual TV tuner card, but it doesn't do HDMI.

 

This is what I'm currently looking at in any case:

http://www.avermedia.eu/avertv/uk/product/ProductDetail.aspx?Id=440

[Leadfoot[YT]]

I'm still confused about the purpose of these - I understand what it lets you do, but how does it work?

 

-Leadfoot

[Ryzza5]

Well, instead of connecting your PS3 to your TV (or computer monitor in my case), you connect it to the capture card installed in your PC.

 

You can then play Gran Turismo 5 in a window on your PC, or perhaps more importantly, you can record the gameplay, just like you would use FRAPS with your PC games.

[Leadfoot[YT]]

Oh, physically, the PS3/360 connects to the PC itself, and its run like a program? Interesting, and useful for many situations. I'm sure I'll get one eventually, but for now I'm happy with my dual monitor, dual input setup (great for audio splitting and gameplay). Of course the need me to record snippets of gameplay is more or less inevitable. :)

 

Thanks for the explanation. :)

 

-Leadfoot

[Ryzza5]

Yeah - I mentioned running the game for convenience, but full screen is also an option (still 1080p quality).

 

I can already record video from the PS3 but the quality is very bad, and it lags (processing/converting the video on the fly instead of showing it "as is", which means you can only really record replays, and not actual gameplay)

[t.]

I know a lot of the irritating CoD kids on Xbox use the Happauge HD PVR and the results are exceptional.. as is the cost.

 

[E] Oh wait, component only.. forget that then.

[The Queen]

I'm suprised the Blackmagic Intensity Pro hasn't been mentioned yet. Great capture card and uses HDMI too. Imo, superior to the Happauge models.

 

Blackmagic Design: Intensity

[t.]

That looks sweet actually. I need a 3.0 USB though... :/

[Ryzza5]

There's a lot more marketing hype on that Intensity, but it doesn't support HDCP like the Avermedia one, and there's a couple of other things I didn't like - but thanks for the link regardless.

[Camel]

I believe T3hReaper has that Blackmagic capture card. Ask him about it.