

Gamers can simply go back to the start of the scene they want to record and begin recording retroactively. Thanks to the unique Flashback Recording feature, Elgato Game Capture HD remembers the gameplay that has preceded it, even if the record button wasn’t pressed. Elgato Game Capture HD doesn’t need a lot of cables or even a power supply – the hardware connects directly to the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 using a single cable. At the same time, gameplay is passed through to the TV via HDMI with no delay. “Twitch integration takes Elgato Game Capture HD to the next level, making it the most powerful, full-featured game recorder today.” The new Elgato Game Capture HD software also improves hardware support by adding a capturing preset for the Wii U, an option to hook up retro consoles, and a cropping function to remove black bars when capturing from iPad or iPhoneĮlgato Game Capture HD uses H.264 hardware encoding to record high definition gameplay from Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 in HD quality at up to 30 Mbit per second. “We’re thrilled to finally release one of most frequently requested features for Elgato Game Capture HD,” said Adam Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing at Elgato.

The Elgato Game Capture HD 1.2 software update is available as a free download at for PC and Mac.

What’s more, Elgato Game Capture HD users can now add audio commentaries to their videos and live streams, using any microphone connected to their PC or Mac. With one click, gamers can start entertaining their audience in real-time, while simultaneously capturing their gameplay for sharing on Youtube. San Francisco, December 6, 2012 – Elgato today announced a new live streaming feature for Elgato Game Capture HD that makes broadcasting gameplay on Twitch easier than ever. Gaming, Elgato Game Capture HD 1.2 - Free Software Update for live streaming to Twitch
