Record and edit gameplay with our collection of the best capture cards for console and PC
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Your First Catch Card (What to Get?)
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Whether you're streaming games for an audience or want to record some casual gameplay footage from your PC, PS5, Xbox Series X or Nintendo Switch, you might need a capture card. It's an essential accessory that can process your console's uncompressed video signal, either sending it to a PC for live streaming or converting it to a file you can edit later to share online.
There are several models out there, and you may be lucky enough to find the right one without putting in the research. Then you might not be so lucky. Our guide features reliable, feature-packed capture cards, covering a range of expensive and cheap options. To complete the streaming setup, we've also included some camera card recommendations, if you want to turn your DSLR into a webcam. We will keep this post updated as more models become available.
