What do you use to record gameplay?

[SupiUK]

I’m looking for advice on what to use to record gameplay. 

 

My computer isnt the best but it’s okay to run ETS2. 

 

My question is, what could I use to record gameplay that wouldn’t be too demanding on my computer? 

 

Sorry if this is a noob question, just looking for advice

[Tuna]

Hello!

 

I use PlaysTV or Fraps but Fraps is 30€

[[VIVΛ HH] KЯΛVΛTIΞ]

plays.tv cos its amazing

[SkortiL [TR]]

I am using PlaysTV. Because it is not force my computer and not drop fps while i am playing games. 

[Dr'Dri]

My PC is a toaster

[Guest]

I use OBS (Open Broadcaster Software), it's very simple to use, it's free and the fps don't drop when I'm playing ETS 2 or ATS. 

Also, if you're looking for a video cutter, I use bandicut, its free and simple to use.

[JeffSFC]

I use GeForce Experience to record my gameplay. I have it set on a 1 minute replay buffer and I can also record manually with a hotkey as well.

[SupiUK]

Thanks to everyone for the advice, very much appreciated. 

[TeamDeer]

I used to use Bandicam to record my stuff as it is quite good. After that I used OBS to record, but the file sizes are quite big for HQ video. As far as a recording software to report players and what not I use Nvidia Shadowplay. It's really good and has no system impact for me. Although, sometimes it doesn't always works with ETS2 for some strange reason. 

[AdaBey]

I use a Nvidia Shadowplay. Because this is the program of my display card, highly fluent. Recommendable.

 

Best regards.

[Shadii.]

Mirllis Action

[[TSRVTC] Apexor]

I am using Nvidia Shadowplay. It has the best quality in my view. This program is easy to use and a great benifit is that I don't always have to record because I am using a replay buffer. Incase I want to have the last in my case 1 minute and 30 seconds I just press ALT+F1 and the clip is saved then. The time of the replay can be changed.

[Guest]

NVIDIA Shadowplay and OBS are both free and demand very little from your PC

 

The interface of Shadowplay wouldn't work on my PC, but if it works for you, go with Shadowplay for ease of use.

[Forfeit The Game]

Currently have an Elgato but I have my MacBook to record the gameplay, edit and upload.

 

It's not as ideal as the previously mentioned posts but I also use the same setup for recording console so works for me.

[FBTC - Raaphael]

I use PlaysTV. It is free and easy to use.

[Syntackz]

I am using Xsplit Gamecaster premium version.1 year back i used Nvidia Shadowplay for recording everything was good but its takes more space for recording in hard-disk.  but Xsplit Gamecaster compresses the size of recording video and quality looks same. its user friendly software. can easily edit videos and upload in youtube. 

[loncon]

I use OBS  (Open Broadcaster Software) and NVIDIA Shadowplay 

[Guest]

I am currently using NVIDIA ShadowPlay to record my gameplay. Truly the best program to use and it is free! 

[[MCG] Masunio]

I'm using OBS because it's fee for everyone and very simple to use

[ZakYeen]

On my setup, I usually use OBS, but in the rare case, I use shadowplay as I don't get any frame drops or spikes during use

[Guest]

Hello

 

When I was Game Moderator, I have used Bandicam due to my pc, my pc is not a NASA's pc :'( but the only recorder of gameplay that it don't crash after 5 minutes or the only recorder that it's too easy to use it, it's Bandicam in my opinion if you have a "bad" pc like me but I'm so sure that there is another recorder better than mine  .

 

Regards,

Caernage

[Terry A]

If your computer's graphics card is an NVIDIA one which does support GeForce Experience Shadowplay, I highly recommend it as it does not wear down your physical disks with constant writing/rewriting/deleting and only saves videos when you tell it to through a hotkey (as others have mentioned above). If you do not have this ability, I would recommend something lightweight like OBS or Bandicam. Based on your statement about your computer not being really "that great," I would also recommend not using a heavy program like Fraps, which is constantly writing/rewriting large-uncompressed files to your physical disks (and isn't really that good for the overall hard drive's health). 

[Chris I Camox]

I use plays.tv - because you can automatically record your game, edit the video clip, set bookmarks (thats very good for reports), and easily upload it to your account.

 

And that is very fast and easy. You have all things in one software you should have and thats perfect for me.

[SupiUK]

Thanks for all the replies, very much appreciated.

 

I’ve opted for playstv... enjoyed using it so far, very simple to use as many have stated and it doesn’t seem to affect my machine.

[TWHOquestionmark]

+1 for GeForce Experience

 

It's very easy to save the last minute or so with the "instant replay" function, high quality and doesn't affect your fps  But as mentioned above, only works with nvidia graphics cards. 

I haven't tried any other programs though, so can't really compare