How to record Xbox 360/One gameplay - more FPS, less Lag
To record Xbox on your PC, you need a capture card (hardware).
| Type | PCI capture card | USB capture card |
|---|---|---|
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| Price | $100~$200 (Amazon.com) | $10~$200 (Amazon.com) |
| Pros | Good video quality, Fast capture speed | Easy-to-use |
| Cons | A PCI slot is needed | Slower than PCI |
Record Xbox Using an HDMI cable


* Hardware Requirements: Xbox 360/One, HDMI cable, Capture card
* Connect Xbox: Using an Xbox HDMI Cable
1) Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your Xbox.
2) Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input on your HDMI capture card.
3) You are now able to see the Xbox screen on your PC through the 'Device Recording Mode' of Bandicam.
Record Xbox Gameplay Using A/V jacks

* Hardware Requirements: Xbox 360/One, RCA connector(A/V cable), Capture card
* Connect Xbox: Xbox Composite AV Cable
1) Connect the AV connector to the AV port of your Xbox.
2) Locate the AV ports on your capture card.
- Yellow = composite video
- Red = right-channel analog audio
- White = left-channel analog audio
3) You are now able to see the Xbox screen on your PC through the 'Device Recording Mode' of Bandicam.
XBOX Recording Process

- Start Bandicam and choose "Device Recording" mode.
- Click the "Device Settings" button and select the device you want to record.
- Click the "Format Settings" button and select the video size, FPS, and color space.
(If you can't see the screen of the device, install a device driver and select another video size.)
- If you can see the screen of the device, click the [ ● REC ] to start/stop the recording.
* Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. If you can't capture the screen through a capture device, please install a suitable device driver and select another video size at the 'Format' menu.
2. A PCI/PCI-E capture card is usually better than a USB capture card. If you have a USB capture device, please plug the device into a USB 3.0 slot.

