How To Record Gameplay, Facecam, Xbox, and PlayStation

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Choose the right Bandicam mode for gameplay, screen capture, or external devices.

Use Game Recording mode for DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan gameplay, Screen Recording mode for desktop and browser capture, and Device Recording mode for webcam, Xbox, PlayStation, smartphone, or IPTV input.

Game Recording

How to record gameplay with Game Recording mode

Use this mode for 2D and 3D games that run on DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan.

Device Recording

How to record Xbox, PlayStation, webcam, and mobile devices

Use Device Recording mode when your source comes from a webcam or an external capture device.

Mode Guide

What each Bandicam recording mode is for

Choose the tutorial that matches your recording target before adjusting settings.

1. Game Recording mode for DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan games

This mode allows you to record gameplay without lag while showing FPS on supported games and 3D applications.

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2. Screen Recording mode for desktop, browser, and web games

This mode is best for flash or web-based games, tutorials, presentations, and any content displayed on your computer screen.

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3. Device Recording mode for webcam, Xbox, and PlayStation

This mode allows you to record webcam video, game consoles, smartphones, IPTV, or any supported capture device.

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Comparison

What?셲 the difference between the three modes?

Use this comparison table to choose the right mode based on target, quality, and ease of use.

Game Recording Screen Recording Device Recording
Summary This mode allows you to record your gameplay without lag while showing FPS. This mode allows you to record flash or web-based games. This mode allows you to record Xbox games or PlayStation games.
Recording target Various 2D/3D games, iTunes, Windows Media Player, webcam, HDTV, and other 3D applications. Computer screen, PowerPoint, Excel, web browsers, and flash games. A webcam, Xbox/PlayStation, smartphone, IPTV, capture card, and other devices.
Quality Excellent Normal Excellent
Ease of use Difficult Very easy Difficult
Pros This mode offers better quality recording than Screen Recording mode. This mode allows you to record the full screen or a certain area of the computer screen. This mode allows you to record a webcam, Xbox/PlayStation, or IPTV in high quality.
Cons It does not allow you to record your computer screen, PowerPoint, and similar desktop targets. It is not suitable for recording high-quality games or videos with high frame rates. You need a webcam or capture device (hardware).
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