Elgato Game Capture HD Review

[Schneider-X]

would this work too? It would be easier for me to just buy from amazon.

This one appears to remove HDCP and seems to be a re-branded version of what was on ebay.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846

Hey guys this has to be one of the only places I have found talking about the specific problem of the lag caused by the Elgato's conversion and how it effects Live commentary.

The Elgato will automatically time the live commentary with the gameplay footage. I haven't had any issues with commentary lag when using the native elgato software. I know if you use xsplit you have to use some sort of delay for the commentary to be in sync. You will need a component to hdmi converter or a hdmi HDCP stripper to record from hdmi with HDCP protection. If you're recording off of a 360 you won't have to worry about that.

Also when I spoke of lag before, it was with regards to when the gameplay is shown on screen. Using an hdmi splitter allows you to have a direct connection with your tv, thus avoiding any conversion processes that the Elgato may do to the video before reaching the screen.

 

[Luetin]

This one appears to remove HDCP and seems to be a re-branded version of what was on ebay.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846



The Elgato will automatically time the live commentary with the gameplay footage. I haven't had any issues with commentary lag when using the native elgato software. I know if you use xsplit you have to use some sort of delay for the commentary to be in sync. You will need a component to hdmi converter or a hdmi HDCP stripper to record from hdmi with HDCP protection. If you're recording off of a 360 you won't have to worry about that.

Also when I spoke of lag before, it was with regards to when the gameplay is shown on screen. Using an hdmi splitter allows you to have a direct connection with your tv, thus avoiding any conversion processes that the Elgato may do to the video before reaching the screen.

Hmm the problem that I have had is that when I am using the Live commentary feature I will sometimes appear to react before a situation by about 0.5 of a second. I dont think this could be down to what im seeing on tv because I obviously respond to what im seeing or hearing in real time, so I only assumed it was a problem on the Elgato end.

I honestly dont know what could cause that issue its been frustrating the hell out of me and im open to any suggestions.
I use a blue yeti for my commentary and run the Elgato with the default PS3 connector.

I will try and find another in game example but I output so many vids its hard to find a specific moment off hand right now. I appreciate any help on this but I have tried my very best to think around this situation myself and I cant be the only one having the problem for sure.

 

[Luetin]

Right, so I have actually unbelievably solved my problem through the classic situation of finding it was ridiculously simple.

I will post the vid I made about it here tomorrow because perhaps it will help someone else out but if its too off topic I dont want to hijack a thread so admins feel free to move or remove as necessary.

Cheers guys and thanks for the fast responses

 

[Marginal]

You do have to set the delay manually in other programs like Xsplit.

 

[Schneider-X]

Right, so I have actually unbelievably solved my problem through the classic situation of finding it was ridiculously simple.

Glad to hear it, I'm sure posting the video wouldn't be off topic since this thread has become pretty general in nature.