AVermedia introduces Game Capture HD recorder

AVerMedia Technologies has introduced the Game Capture HD (C281), a standalone 1080i capture box for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. As per an official release by the company, it guarantees HD video capture ability to preserve the video of your gameplay in 1080i. You don’t need to set up a PC beside your game boxes. The Game Capture HD can handle HD game recording task independently of a PC. The Game Capture HD will be available this fall.

The Game Capture HD possesses H.264 hardware compression technology. The on-screen display provides you recording information without interfering with your gameplay. It is claimed to have reduced latency in the game while the on-screen display mode is on. Besides, you can take a screenshot during gaming or video playback. The gallery with a thumbnail view guides you to the recordings or snapshots you are looking for. You can choose the file storage. The USB port for external hard drive, the 2.5-inch hard drive slot under the Game Capture HD also enhances its portability and stability.

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The Game Capture HD

The enclosed Universal Component Cable for Game Consoles enables you to connect PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii with the Game Capture HD via one set of component video and RCA audio cable. It also relieves the hassle of switching connection between your game consoles. In addition, it has a dedicated remote control. Know more about the Game Capture HD here.

Here are a few specifications of the Game Capture HD:

• Input Signal: Component and Audio L/R
• Output Signal: Component and Audio L/R
• Storage: Internal 2.5-inch SATA Hard Drive and an external USB 2.0 port that supports hard drives in NTFS and FAT32 formats
• Recording Format: AVI using the H.264 codec

Earlier this month, AVerMedia had launched the Game Broadcaster HD capture card. The hardware and software features of the Game Broadcaster HD are of interest to gamers, who intend to record or stream their videos online. The Game Broadcaster HD is equipped with HDMI and VGA/ Component inputs to help you build up a personal 1080p gameplay library. It promises a fast video capture with high accuracy. Its VESA resolution support allows you to record dedicated in-game activity from another PC. Also, the real-time HD H.264 recording of AVer MediaCenter 3D software levels up the capability of your hard disc for storing HD footages. Moreover, the Game Broadcaster HD is fully compatible with DirectShow, which improves its using flexibility in video capture and streaming. Now gamers can stream out their live game content on TwitchTV or USTREAM via Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder or XSplit.