Gaming Need a good USB capture card

[Tonitonichopchop]

Since I'm going to be moving soon, I won't have as many tvs since the new house won't accommodate to the current number we have. Because of that, I want to get a capture card that I can use for the video game consoles I own. Here's what I would like:

Must be able to accept NTSC/PAL signal
Possibly be able to use component cable. Not a big deal if it can't, but the quality boost would be nice.
Must be compatible with Windows 7
Must plug in through USB 2.0
Must be less than $50

That's the only criteria I have. I'm not expecting HD quality or anything, just good enough so that my games are playable. Thanks.

 

[Devin]

You're most likely going to want a Dazzle.

 

[jargus]

You'd want a Dazzle or DiamondVC. You won't get anything good for component for less than 100$

 

[MakiManPR]

EzCap Pro 148 - Component Capture Card(Just 480p)

Bought it on Ebay at $33.11

Check the quality

http://youtu.be/OobN7EIHQ9Y?hd=1

 

[Deleted member 473940]

Easycap records in 480i and thats the only one I would recommend for your budget range.
Dazzle and all the rest are overpriced really.. still records in 480i.

 

[MakiManPR]

Easycap records in 480p and thats the only one I would recommend for your budget range.
Dazzle and all the rest are overpriced really.. still records in 480p.


However if you plan on increasing your budget, I highly recommend Roxio Game Capture card. Its specifically made for Xbox 360 and PS3. Records in high quality 1080i and priced in the UK for around £70.

Wrong! EasyCap and Dazzle record at 480i NOT 480p
If you use the S-Video cable with the EasyCap or Dazzle u'll get a lil bit better quality but wont compare to 480p
Trust me I had an EasyCap I know what I'm talking about.

And as far I know Roxio only capture up to 480p

EDIT

Proof

 

[Deleted member 473940]

edit:
Ahh, you can play but not record in 1080i -.-
Whats the point then, might aswell go for Ezcap.

 

[MakiManPR]

I said EzCap not EasyCap they are not the same. What I use is EzCap Pro 148.

 

[Deleted member 473940]

I have EZcap 116. But yeah EZcap and Easycap isnt the same. Too many clones to keep track of the product anyway.

 

[MakiManPR]

I have EZcap 116. But yeah EZcap and Easycap isnt the same. Too many clones to keep track of the product anyway.

Here EzCap 148 Pro

Can't find it for US

 

[Tonitonichopchop]

EzCap Pro 148 - Component Capture Card(Just 480p)

Bought it on Ebay at $33.11

Check the quality

http://youtu.be/OobN7EIHQ9Y?hd=1

I'm convinced. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[MakiManPR]

EzCap Pro 148 - Component Capture Card(Just 480p)

Bought it on Ebay at $33.11

Check the quality

http://youtu.be/OobN7EIHQ9Y?hd=1

I'm convinced. Thanks for the suggestion.

Np dude always trying to help. Btw I want to buy a HD PVR now so my EzCap 148 Pro wont have any use. Send me a PM.

 

[clegion]

Ah sorry, to kinda hijack the thread. I have around the same question, I am also looking for a USB card, I currently don't have a TV (Studying abroad) so I would like to get a USB capture card.
Criteria
Windows 7 compatible
It doesn't need to be HD or anything( I only have a 13 inch screen , sure won't notice the difference)
USB 2.0or if possible 3.0, if it somehow matters
Budget is up to 150 bucks

I used to have a Easy cap or EZcap (forget which) 118 i think? the black one? Thanks

 

[MakiManPR]

Ah sorry, to kinda hijack the thread. I have around the same question, I am also looking for a USB card, I currently don't have a TV (Studying abroad) so I would like to get a USB capture card.
Criteria
Windows 7 compatible
It doesn't need to be HD or anything( I only have a 13 inch screen , sure won't notice the difference)
USB 2.0or if possible 3.0, if it somehow matters
Budget is up to 150 bucks

I used to have a Easy cap or EZcap (forget which) 118 i think? the black one? Thanks

Read my posts

 

[clegion]

So those more expensive capture card like say Dazzle bring nothing at all? I did think I should get one of those EZcap again, would it have display and input lag? like noticeable ones?

 

[marcus134]

most capture card are unsuitable for console gaming as they cause some lag.

you should take a look at this thread:
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=303...p;#entry3800389

 

[Nathan Drake]

Don't use a capture card for general gaming. They are made for recording game play from the TV to the computer. I would never suggest using it for your normal game playing via the computer.

 

[MakiManPR]

So those more expensive capture card like say Dazzle bring nothing at all? I did think I should get one of those EZcap again, would it have display and input lag? like noticeable ones?

Well as the above guys said the Capture Cards werent made for play in the PC just to record thats why you want to use splitters. So you can play in ur TV without lag and record at the same time. Cuz if you play and record on ur PC u'll have a bad display, input lag and end with a really bad video.

 

[Tonitonichopchop]

So what exactly is the best option not to have lag? If I'm not recording, will it still lag, or not?

 

[Rydian]

It'll still lag over USB IIRC, and it's more of a latency issue. It'll take a second or so for a movement on your controller to register on the screen,

The best thing to do is go internal, not USB.