Best Capture Cards in the UK

When it comes to streaming and game capturing, the important things to consider are supported resolutions and available frame rates. While the majority of capture devices are capable of delivering 1080p videos these days, not a lot of them can boast the ability to record and stream at 60 frames per second. Compared to your average frame rate of 30 fps, this kind of function allows you to deliver a much smoother gameplay. Of course, capturing in Full HD at 60 frames per second takes quite a toll on your CPU and requires a considerable deal of performance from your PC, which is why the Elgato Game Capture HD60 comes with a top-of-the-line H.264 encoder in order to reduce the strain on your central processing unit. In case you already played a few hours and forgot to hit the record button, the Flashback Recording feature allows you to go back in time on your PC and hit the record button retroactively. The device also features a live streaming function with stream command that will allow you to set up your stream on Twitch or YouTube in no time and easily add or change such options like webcam or stream overlay making the Elgato Game Capture HD60 a perfect choice for a gamer that would like to leave his digital footprint as memorable as possible.

This model will definitely appeal to streamers, to whom, in addition to the high image detail of the device, clean and high-quality sound is very important. A 3.5-mm audio-out jack allows you to output sound from the board to external speakers or an amplifier - another plus for music lovers. This allows for easily separating and mixing the audio track of whatever is being recorded, making this feature a huge plus for those who create YouTube videos as well.

Despite the attention we have paid to the device's customization and audio capabilities, its video capabilities are certainly not lacking. This device is able to record and stream video in a variety of resolutions ranging up to full HD 1080p and includes an H.264 hardware enconder, letting you record and stream high-resolution HD video in a compressed but high-quality video format. The ultra-low latency of the device also lends itself great to streaming, so there won't be any noticeable delay between the action and what is being presented. Finally, the included software offers some great features such as allowing for included commentary as well as direct streaming to Twitch and YouTube, along with many other functions that can enhance your game capture streams and videos. In the end, this great quality video capture card will certainly delight any kind of streamer or content creator who values its features.

Those who like streaming or recording games from their video game consoles such as the XBox One or PS4 will certainly love this device. If you own a gaming console and want to keep gameplay recorded on external media, this model from AGPTek was created specifically for you: just install a USB flash drive or external hard disk into a USB port, and you will receive video archives in 1080p quality. This is great for those who stream and want to keep recorded content of their streaming, as well as for those who like uploading their gameplay and achievements in games to YouTube, including their own voice commentary.

The recording quality of this device is just as good as its other features, with it supporting recordings and streaming in various resolutions up to full HD quality in 1080p. For connecting external media to the device to save your recordings, the device can support USB flash drives up to 128 GB and external hard drives up to 2 TB, so you will have the ability to save many hours worth of video. The actual act of recording is quite easy, requiring just the push of a button to both start and stop it. With its capabilities, this capturing device allows you to do virtually everything you want short of editing video on the device, with no PC required, which is certain to appeal to any kind of console gamer.

This Capture Card from August compares favourably with most of its competitors in that it works fine on lower-end PCs, allowing you to stream and capture high-quality video even if your computer doesn't have the monster specs that are often required by other devices. Even with an older computer, it is quite capable of capturing and streaming 1080p quality video with a frame rate up to 60 frames per second, so your subscribers and viewers will be satisfied with the quality of your produced content.

In addition to the already great features that have been listed about this device, there are plenty more included that add up to making this an ideal video capture card. The HDMI pass-through, for instance, gives you lag-free video, letting you play your games with completely responsive controls while gaming, so you don't have to worry about use of the device interfering with your skills in the game. This card is also highly compatible with different platforms, so whether you use Windows, macOS, or Linux, this card is certain to work fine with your desktop or laptop computer. Even better, though, is the fact that it is completely plug-and-play, not requiring the installation of additional software or configuration in order for it to work, or having to bother with installing it in a PCIe slot. In short, this video capture device is one of the best bargains on the market.

The advanced features that help with editing are great for those who want to put together a high-quality production, but they won't mean much of the other aspects of this device aren't high quality, such as the video and audio capture. Thankfully, this video capture card is of the highest quality in all of these aspects. This card is capable of recording video in 1080p HD quality at 60 frames per second, matching that of even the best of its competitors. Along with this, the card includes the Instant Gameview feature, which gives you extremely low latency gameplay while the game is being recorded, letting you play it up to your full potential without the interference of lag. The card even includes the ability to stream your content directly to Twitch and YouTube, saving you from having to use middleware in order to do so. As a bonus, it can work with virtually any game console or device, so even those with an older console like a PS3 or Xbox 360 can still capture their favourite games from these devices.

Overall, the HD 60 Pro is designed specifically for advanced PC users who plan to turn their computer system and gaming console into a powerful streaming platform. The extra details that have been paid attention to in all aspects of the card's design and build speak to its high quality, and will certainly become the best assistant that any streamer or content creator could ask for.