How do I record or stream gameplay from a console?
Last checked November 14, 2026
Short answer
Use a capture card. It sits between the console and the TV, sends the picture on to the TV, and passes a copy to your computer for recording or streaming.
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- Connect the console's HDMI to the capture card's input.
- Connect the card's HDMI out to the TV.
- Connect the card to your computer with USB and open your recording app.
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- Choose one that passes video through, so you can play on your TV or monitor without waiting for the capture preview.
- Check the highest resolution and frame rate it can record, and whether pass-through keeps HDR.
Questions people ask
Will there be lag on the TV?
The TV gets the picture through the card's pass-through port. The copy on the computer runs a little behind, which is normal.
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