4 Ways on How to Record PS3 Gameplay

 

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A PS3 gameplay recorder is necessary if you would like to record your gaming skills, live commentary or something else to share with your friends and fans. When choosing a gameplay recorder, you need to consider a few things at first. For instance, whether your tool is able to record gameplay on PS3 in extremely high quality with no latency; whether it is able to record screen with no watermark and no time limit; etc. This article is going to show you a few ways on how to record PS3 gameplay with or without capture card.

·         Method 1. Elgato Capture Card

·         Method 2. Joyoshare VidiKit

·         Method 3. USB

·         Method 4. Tipard Screen Capture

Method 1. How to Record PS3 Gameplay with Elgato Game Capture HD

Using capture card to record PS3 gameplay is easy and you can still get high-quality videos. There are many good capture cards, and Elgato capture card is one of the well-known brands. Remember that the mentioned PlayStation video cable and a USB cable will be included with Game Capture HD box.

Step 1: Connect the A/V In port of Elgato Game Capture HD to your PS3 using the PlayStation video cable;

Step 2: Connect the HDMI Out port to your TV using the supplied HDMI cable;

Step 3: Link Elgato Game Capture HD with your Mac or PC using the USB cable;

Step 4: Download Game Capture HD software from gamecapture.com and launch it;

Step 5: Press the red button and begin to record your PS3 gameplay.

Method 2. How to Record PS3 Gameplay without Capture Card

Joyoshare VidiKit is the ultimate destination for game recording. You can use it to record any on-screen activities, including gameplay on PS3/4, streaming videos on YouTube, Netflix movies, Spotify music, etc. without any hassle. You are also allowed to save them as MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, FLV, F4V, SWF, MPEG, WMV, etc. into multiple devices and gadgets.

Apart from that, this screen recorder for PC and Mac also features with a wide range of settings options. For instance, you can insert image watermarks and change its forms. You can also choose to set start/stop time manually so that you don't have to stay in front of your computer for hours. If you need, you are able to show/hidden/highlight cursor. Equipped with many editing functions, you are also allowed to check and trim recorded PS3 gameplay.

Key Features of Joyoshare VidiKit:

Record in high quality with/without sound

Record gameplay on PS4, Wii, etc.

Edit ID3 tags including title, album, etc.

Adjust frame rate, bit rate, codec, resolution, etc.

 

Step 1 Connect PS3 to Computer

Use a HDMI cable to connect your PS3 to your computer.

Step 2 Run Joyoshare VidiKit

Download and install Joyoshare VidiKit on your computer. Check whether you are in "Record video and audio" mode. If not, click the "camera" icon near the red REC button. Get ready to play your PS3 games.

Step 3 Adjust Recording Settings

You can see a gear icon at the bottom right corner of the main interface. Click it and the settings menu will drop down. Now you can designate save path, choose output format, schedule recording time, etc.

Step 4 Customize Recording Size

Go to the "+" icon under Capture Area option. Hit it and a red frame will appear. Drag it to adjust your recording area freely. Or you can click the small triangle icon nearby to choose preset standard resolution.

Step 5 Start to Record PS3 Gameplay

Open system audio and microphone in the way you like. Now tab the red REC button at the right side of the main interface. Outside the recording window, there is a small toolbar. You are allowed to click the "scissor" icon to cut your PS3 videos and press Pause button to skip your undesirable parts. Finally, press Stop button to end recording.

Method 3. How to Record PS3 Gameplay with USB

Another common way for you to record PS3 gameplay is to use USB. People usually do it with Snagit 11 or 12. Once you plug your USB into your computer, it will begin to record your PS3 game videos instantly. This is convenient. Keep reading and find how to do so step by step.

Step 1: Plug the USB to your computer;

Step 2: Go to C:\Program Files to find TechSmith folder;

Step 3: Choose Snagit 11/12 and copy it into your USB;

Step 4: Unplug the USB and Plug the USB into your PS3;

Step 5: Play your PS3 gameplay and Snagit will start recording automatically;

Step 6: Plug out the USB to stop recording.

Method 4. How to Capture PS3 Gameplay Using Tipard Screen Capture

Tipard Screen Capture enables you to record videos and audios as easy as possible. This software supports both Windows and Mac. As an expert in screen recording, it allows you to record videos with 100% original quality in the way you like.

 

Step 1: Run Tipard Screen Capture on your computer;

Step 2: Choose Video Recorder at the left side of the screen;

Step 3: Use your mouse to grab recording area directly;

Step 4: Play your PS3 games and click the red REC button at the right side of the screen to begin recording.

For more information, please visit the source page: https://www.joyoshare.com/record-screen/record-ps3-gameplay.html