USB 2.0 HD video recorders for recording HD video of gameplays

[any ANONYMOUS forum user]

Hauppage HD PVR allows to record HD video.

Hauppauge HD PVR is the world's first High-Definition video recorder for making real-time H.264 compressed recordings at resolutions up to 720p and 1080i. HD-PVR records component video from game consoles, cable TV and satellite set top boxes. Audio is recorded using AAC or Dolby Digital.



The recording format is AVCHD, which can be used to burn Blu-ray DVD disks. Two hours of HD recordings, recorded at 5 Mbist/sec, can be burnt onto a standard 4.7 GB DVD-R or DVD-RW disk for playback on a Blu-ray DVD player.

The HD PVR also has standard definition composite and S-Video inputs so you can record your old home video tapes into an AVHCD format for creating Blu-ray recordings.

Other features include recording high definition video at up to 1080i resolution, 720P or VGA/D1. Includes Arcsoft TotalMedia Theater, HD software video player, so you can playback recordings to your PC screen. NTSC, PAL, and SECAM support. Works with Windows XP, Vista and 7.


Hauppauge HD PVR Specifications

• Hardware encoder
  • H.264 AVCHD video encoder
  • AC-3 audio encoding
  • Recording datarate: from 1 to 13.5 Mbits/sec (user selectable)
  • Recording format:
    • Record up to 1080i from component video (YCrCb or YPrPb)
    • An audio / video component video loop (pass through) so you can record and play games at the same time
    • NTSC: 720p60, 1080i60, 480i60, 480p60
    • PAL: 720p50, 1080i50, 576p50, 576i50, 480p50, 480i50
      Note: the video input format determines the recorded format. For example, 1080i input records at 1080i, 720P records at 720P, etc. Any other format conversions needs to be done with the MediaConvert program (supplied).
  • NTSC or PAL supported
• Size: 19.8cm wide x 17.3 cm deep x 7 cm high
• Input voltage of power supply provided: 110-220v at 50/60Hz

System Requirements

• When playing back video recordings made with the HD PVR, a fast CPU and at least 256MB of graphics memory are needed.
• Processor Requirements (minimum): Dual core CPU 2.0GHz or faster
• Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit), Windows Vista or Windows XP service pack 2 (32-bit).
• Graphics with 256MB memory (or greater)
• Sound card
• CD-ROM drive for installing the HD PVR software
• Included with the HD PVR
• HD PVR high definition personal video recorder, USB
• IR Blaster transmitter cable
• Component video cable set
• Stereo audio cable set
• USB cable
• 5v power supply, 110/220v

Bundled software applications

• Arcsoft “TotalMediaExtreme” for video recording and authoring and burning of your TV recordings onto a Blu-ray DVD compatible disc
• Arcsoft “TotalMedia Theater”, a video player so you can play back your TV recordings to your PC screen
• Arcsoft “MediaConverter” , to convert your H.264 HD recordings onto other formats
• Includes Hauppauge's WinTV scheduler for scheduled TV recordings

Input and outputs

• Component video input and loop through output
• Optical audio Input and loop through output
• Left/ Right RCA audio input and loop through output
• Composite video and S-Video inputs (on front panel)
• Left/right audio input (on front panel)
• IR Blaster output
• USB2.0 High speed Device

[any ANONYMOUS forum user]

AverTV USB HD DVR (DarkCrystal HD Capture Station) allows to record HD video up to 1080i, via Component and Analog Video content via S-Video/Composite.

With the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface, users will have the flexibility of connecting directly to their laptop or desktop computer.

With HDMI out playback, simply connect your Cable/Satellite Set-top-box, Video Camcorder or Game Console to capture High Definition and Analog video content to record, save and share recorded content with family and friends.

Through the built-in Hardware Encoding, AVerTV USB HD DVR provides you with superior true color picture images, with low CPU consumption.

ArcSoft application is also a part of this incredible package. This software is equipped with Media Converter features, allowing users to Capture, Playback, and Edit Video media content recordings.

Users can easily convert their High Definition recorded content into portable media format and upload to their iPod, iPhone, PSP or any other mobile media device.



Technical Details

• Video Capture Device with H.264 Hardware Encoding
• Component (YPbPr) pass through (Great for Xbox, PS3 Video Game Consoles)
• Playback through HDMI out /Real time H.264 Hardware Transcoder
• Windows OS Support: Windows 7, Vista, and XP (32 bit and 64 bit)
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Certified, self powered (Power adapter included)
• Record HD video up to 1080i

Input Source

• USB 2.0
• Component (YPbPr)
• S-Video
• Composite
• Audio L/R
• IR Blaster

Output Signal

• HDMI

[any ANONYMOUS forum user]

Elgato EyeTV HD allows to record HD video.

EyeTV HD allows to deliver h.264 recordings live to your Mac. Also it features a dual-format capture mode that enables you to record in the iPad and iPhone formats at the same time. This enables super-fast exports to iTunes from EyeTV.

EyeTV HD is very easy to setup and use: simply connect EyeTV HD to the outputs of your cable or satellite receiver with the included component cables, and to your computer via USB 2.0.



EyeTV HD comes with EyeTV 3, the award-winning TV software for Mac.

• Watch, pause, and rewind live TV on your Mac
• Search the Program Guide using multiple criteria
• Record one show or the entire season of a TV series
• Edit unwanted content and create clips from your recordings
• Export recordings to iTunes automatically for playback on an iPhone or iPad
• Share recordings with other Macs on your network
• Stream live or recorded TV to an iPhone with the optional EyeTV app.

EyeTV 3 includes one year of free TV Guide data, with optional renewal for only US$19.95 per year.

Connections

• Video in: Component (YPbPr), Composite (via break-out cable), S-Video (via break-out cable)
• Audio in: RCA
• IR Blaster
• USB 2.0, bus powered

Technical Specifications

• H.264 Encoder
• Input: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, and 1080i video signals (SD sources via component, composite/RCA or S-video inputs, HD sources via component)
• Output: H.264 Main Profile, VBR 15 Mbps max., 1920×1080 pixels at 30 fps max., Audio: AAC-LC, stereo, 160 Kbps, 48 kHz

System Requirements:

• Macintosh: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or higher CPU, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later.
  Recommended: Mac OS X 10.6.2 or later with all software and security updates installed.
• 2 GB RAM, built-in USB 2.0 port
• Cable or satellite receiver with analog video and audio outputs (component output required for HD)

[alexthunder]

Hauppauge HD-PVR 2 is USB 2.0 video capture device. It allows to record HD video up to 720p60 and 1080p30. Uses component video input, so it can record from both xbox 360 and PS3 gameplays. Uses hardware h.264 encoding. Supports no-delay component (YPbPr) and HDMI passthrough, so you can play games and record them simultaneously. Windows PC is required for recording.

Main features:

• Uses H.264 encoding in HD to capture your game play in stunning HD
• Uses HDMI to connect to your TV set from either Xbox 360 or PS3. Setup is a snap
• Comes with a 6 ft long HDMI cable to connect to your Xbox, and a Component Video cable to connect to your PS3 (Sony only allows gameplay recording through a component connection at this time)
• With no delay passthrough, so you can play your games while recording
• With one click you can share your game play with your friends and fans on YouTube

The new HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition from Hauppauge is the best way to record your Xbox 360 or PS3 game play on your PC - now with 1080p 'no-delay passthrough' and HDMI input and output with 1080p60 passthrough. The HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition is the latest in Hauppauge's series of HD video game recorders. HD PVR 2 adds some great new features to the original HD PVR, which was the world's first High Definition video recorder for making real-time H.264 compressed recordings (Blu-ray quality) from your Xbox or PS3 game play. HD PVR 2 records HD video gameplay from either HDMI or Component video. To make setup super easy, you can leave your video game console at 1080p60 and record either HDMI or Component video at up to 1080p30.

HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition includes cables and software you need to capture your Xbox 360 or PS3 high definition gameplay in realtime. A 6-foot HDMI cable is supplied to connect HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition to your TV set so you can play your games while you record with no delay. For connection to a Sony PS3, an HD Component video cable and special Hauppauge adapter is included.

New Features for the HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition

The new HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition was specially designed for the dedicated Xbox 360 or PS3 gamer, and makes the installation easy yet still brings the excellent video quality of the original HD PVR. It features 1080p60 'no-delay passthrough' for HDMI in and out (with an extra long HDMI cable included to connect to your TV monitor), Component-In to HDMI-Out to support the PS3, plus a record button mounted on top of HD PVR 2 to start the recording without having to be at your PC. Our HD PVR 2 CD-ROM includes our Personal Logo inserter so you can "burn" your own logo into your recordings. And HD PVR 2 has a new, smaller design to make carrying to your friends home to record their game play super easy.

No-Delay Passthrough, for Zero-Delay Recording and Gaming

HD PVR 2's "no-delay" video passthrough gives zero delay on your TV monitor, and makes HD video recordings while you play your games at the same time. When using the "no-delay" video passthrough with a PS3, you will use the supplied HD Component Video cable from your PS3 into the HD PVR 2, and then you'll use HDMI to connect to your TV set. When using the "no-delay" video passthrough with an Xbox 360, you'll bring HDMI in from the Xbox and then HDMI out to your TV set.

High Performance, High Definition Recording

At long last, a video game recorder that offers high quality recordings from your HD gameplay. At the heart of the HD PVR 2 is a pro-quality H.264 high-definition encoder that was originally designed for the broadcast TV industry. The HD PVR 2 makes high performance, high quality video recordings at up to 1080p30 resolution, 720p, or 480p. The box includes all cables necessary to connect your Xbox 360 or PS3. The HD PVR 2 records in the AVCHD format, which is the format used to master Blu-ray discs. You have the option of recording at data rates from 1 Mbs to 13.5Mbs, so you can choose the video quality you need.

There are three H.264 formats you can choose when recording a video:

• .TS, which is a generic 'transport stream' compatible with many digital media players
• .M2TS, which is compatible with the Sony Playstation3
• .MP4, which is compatible with the Xbox 360

MP4 files are used with many video editors, like Sony Vegas, for editing. TS files are also called 'AVCHD' files and are used to burn Blu-ray DVD movies (Blu-ray burner software not included).

[alexthunder]

Elgato Game Capture HD is a USB 2.0 video capture device. It allows to record HD video up to 720p60 and 1080p30. Uses HDMI and component video input, so it can record from both xbox 360 and PS3 gameplays. Uses hardware h.264 encoding. Supports no-delay HDMI passthrough to the TV.

Elgato Game Capture HD enables you to record PlayStation or Xbox gameplay to a Mac or PC. Even if you forget to press the record button, the unique Flashback Recording feature lets you timeshift your gameplay and record retroactively. With one click, you can share your gameplay with your friends and fans on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

Main features:

• Record your PlayStation or Xbox gameplay to a Mac or PC.
• Compact size and easy setup.
• HDMI pass-through to the TV.
• Flashback Recording feature to record retroactively.
• One-click sharing to YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

The gaming experience is all about sharing. With Elgato Game Capture HD, you can record your PlayStation or Xbox gameplay to a Mac or PC and share your journey with friends, fans and generations to come.

Elgato Game Capture HD uses advanced hardware H.264 encoding to capture your gameplay in stunning 1080p Full HD, while keeping the file size low. At the same time, your console's picture is passed through to your TV via HDMI, so you can keep on enjoying your game on the big screen - in pristine quality, without delay.

Elgato Game Capture HD doesn't need a lot of cables or even a power supply to record your game: With direct Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 input, you can use a single cable to connect it to your console. And since it's only about the size of a deck of cards, you can be sure it will not intimidate your other gaming gear.

You never know when a moment worth capturing arises. With Flashback Recording, Elgato Game Capture HD has your back. Flashback Recording lets you timeshift your gameplay, so that you can simply slide back in time on your Mac or PC and hit the record button retroactively. Re-living greatness has never been this easy.

With Elgato Game Capture HD, it's not just about you and the game anymore. With one click, you can share your gameplay with your friends and fans on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Even better, the tailor-made Elgato Game Capture HD software allows you to quickly trim your gaming scenes and pass them on to your favorite editing software.

Elgato Game Capture HD was created with one goal in mind: to help you share your proudest moments with a high-quality, elegant solution that doesn't get in your way. Focus on your gameplay - because ultimately, that's what it's all about.

[alexthunder]

AverMedia Game Capture HD is a video capture device. It allows to record HD video up to 720p60 and 1080p30. Recording format: MP4 (Codec: h.264 & AAC). Uses component video input, so it can record from both xbox 360 and PS3 gameplays. Uses hardware h.264 encoding. Supports no-delay component (YPbPr) passthrough, so you can play games and record them simultaneously. Works without a Windows PC

Main features:

• Record without a PC
• Up to 1080P (with firmware 3.0.6 or later; 1080p 60 input, 1080p 30 fps recording)
• Easy One touch record, after setup
• Package Include: Game Capture HD (Weight: 335g) User Manual, Remote Control (Batteries Included), Universal Component Cable for Game
• Consoles, Component Cable, RCA Audio Cable, Power Adapter (12V/1.5A)
• Remote included

Capturing your console gaming triumphs is now much easier! If the living room is your war field, all you need is your video game console, TV set and the Game Capture HD. The Game Capture HD is a standalone HD video capture box which allows users to preserve Wii, PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 HD gameplays to an internal or external hard drive without a PC. Installation is easy. Just connect the Game Capture HD to your game console with 3-in-1 Component cables (included), and there you go! With one click, the Game Capture HD can capture and preview live game footage in 1080p (with firmware 3.0.6 or later) resolution. When you're gaming or playing back your recordings, you can also capture the precious moment in an image file freely. You have the right to decide where to save the recordings or screenshots. Besides, all your recordings and screenshots can be moved between the connected hard drives for portability and sharing.

Play your games unaffected on the TV, and also record in 1080p at the same time.

Technical Details:

• Input Signal: Component video, stereo audio
• Output Signal: Component video, stereo audio
• Recording Formats: MP4 (Codec: h.264 & AAC)
• Supported Resolutions: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• Maximum Recording Resolution: 1080p@30fps

[princecharming]

Elgato Game Capture HD uses advanced hardware H.264 encoding to capture your gameplay in stunning 1080p Full HD, while keeping the file size low. At the same time, your console's picture is passed through to your TV via HDMI, so you can keep on enjoying your game on the big screen - in pristine quality, without delay.

[alexthunder]

Ezcap HDMI Recorder HD Game Capture Recorder Video Capture Device for WiiU/Xbox 360/Xbox One/PS4/PS4 allows to record 1920x1080 (30p) videos via HDMI or YPbPr component input. It features HDMI pass-through. The device doesn't support HDCP, but you can always record HD videos from your Playstation 3 and 4 via component YPbPr cable.

Ezcap HDMI Recorder is a standalone recorder. You don't need any computers to record gameplays or HDTV with it. You only need a USB flash drive or USB hard drive formatted to FAT16, FAT32 or NTFS.

The recording is splitted onto 2GB files.

Ezcap HDMI Recorder can't record audio from mic input, if you record from HDMI.
Ezcap HDMI Recorder can't playback the recorded videos, but you can do it using your computer or a mobile device (make sure the latter allows external storages to be connected via USB)



Technical details:

• Interface: USB 2.0 Host, Video Input, Digital: HDMI
• Analog: Component Video, Audio Input, Analog: RCA L/R, 3.5mm Line In, 3.5mm Micro Phone In
• Note: 3.5mm Line In and 3.5mm Micro Phone In is only for Component Video, Digital: HDMI (Pass-through from HDMI or Component Input)
• Video Output, Audio Output
• Codec: Hardware MPEG4 encoder
• Resolution: Input / Pass-through:720 x 480 (60p), 720 x 576 (50p), 1920 x 1080 (50p), 1920 x 1080 (60p)Capture:720 x 480 (60p), 720 x 576 (50p), 1280 x 720p (50p), 1280 x 720p(60p), 1920 x 1080 (50i), 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (25p), 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (25p), 1920 x 1080 (30p) Note: Upscaling is not supported.
• Record Format: Video: AVI MPEG4, Audio: AAC Stereo
• Digital: HDMI (Pass-through from HDMI or Audio RCA L/R Input),Analog: 3.5mm Stereo (Pass-through from HDMI or Audio RCA L/R Input)
• Storage Media: USB Flash Disk, Portable Hard Disk Note: The exFAT format is not supported.
• Software: Arc soft Showbiz. Video Editing: Timeline / Storyboard edit, Split / Divide Scenes, Multi Trim Scenes Video Export Upload to YouTube

This HD capture device is seems to be offered under different names:

• Sourcingbay DVR-EC010 HDMI Game Capture 1080P HD Video Recorder Box for Xbox 360, Xbox One
• AGPtek 1080P HDMI One Click Recorder For Xbox 360 & One PS3 PS4 HD Video Game Capture

The latter devices currently at least several reviews on Amazon, while Ezcap HDMI Recorder has none.