Reddit reviews Hauppauge 1445 HD-PVR Gaming Edition High Definition Personal Video Recorder for Use with PC, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii

This can be a bit challenging, especially if you don't have any video experience. You can definitely just point a camera at the screen, but thats not the best way.

1. Problem 1- You need to get the signal from the PS3 into a format that you can capture. The PS3 can go up to 1080p, but Battlefield sets the max at 720p, 60fps (frames per second) and uses HDCP, which is an encryption method so you won't be able to capture the HDMI directly.
   
   
2. Problem 2- You need a good capture card that can handle HD.
   
   I use this to solve problem 1- HDMI Splitter One output to my TV, one to my Capture device. I connect the HDMI to this- HDMI to Component converter This strips HDCP and gives you a clean, HD component signal. The flow is PS3-HDMI-->Splitter-->TV and Splitter-->Converter-->recording device
   
   I have access to a broadcast quality HD encoder so I don't have any recommendations for the actual capture device, but a quick google search found this- Aver Media
   
   Some people have used this- Hauppauge Gaming Capture card Its input is component so you need the stuff above. The diagrams on their site show you using component through their device to the TV, I like splitting the HDMI better.
   
   BTW- Monoprice.com is a great place to buy all the cables you will need also. HDMI, component, etc..

How do you record in 1080p? Hauppage uses component.

> Includes a 3 in 1 component cable for use with the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii


I'm looking for a way to record in 1080p that is relatively inexpensive and the all-in-one methods (hauppage) use component. Would it work to use the a HDMI-DVI then DVI-HDMI to just remove the HDCP signal?


EDIT: spelling


EDIT2: I hear PS3 goes up to 720p, but I want to continue using this when PS4 comes out with higher resolution.

When I record gameplay, I use this and I edit the videos with this and this is the result.

It will not be able to. I'd use this or this.

Here's the deal. Get only the most necesary equipment right now, and don't skimp on the cost. Most microphones are good, and I particularly like Logitech's desktop mic as a starting point. HOWEVER, remember that the more you shell out on equipment the better it will sound.

Get a good set of headphones, at least a pair you can use whilst recording. Having the mic pick up your game audio is a bad idea. If you can get a good headset, even better. I know it's an expensive option, but I found the Astro A30 to be totally worth every penny (start with just the headset, get a mixamp if you want to use multiple audio sources without switching around cables)

As for a capture device, there's plenty of options, but again, remember that the more you pay, the better quality the capture will be and the better the software will be for capturing. I personally don't use a capture device, but I have a friend who uses a hauppage HD PVR and swears by it. Also remember that the device you get may or may not be usable for live streaming if you want to get into that. Also keep in mind that the low cost recording devices are fairly limited in what they can do. They might be good for older consoles and the wii, but they won't be good for the 360 or ps3 at all.

As far as software goes, invest in a copy of FRAPS for PC recording. You buy it once and they give updates for free. Also get editing software. If you record both the mic and the game audio to the same file (like how fraps does it) you won't need anything special, just something to re-encode the files so they aren't so huge. I can't remember what I did before just dropping in my video to Sony Vegas, but I like SUPER for converting most things. If you want to get into live streaming, you'll need Xsplit it's the easiest way to get streaming up and running.

1: Depends on the PVR. Though most have an audio input.

2: There's tons out there, but I can warn you to stay away from the Dazzle devices. they might be super cheap the the video quality is pure garbage.

I just bought this for myself. If I remember, I'll check back here in a week or two and let you know what I think of it.

You can also get standalone devices like this. But I have no experience with them.