DVD recorder or Capture Card?

[Andrew Flint]

I thought that only had HDMI input?

I'd buy a capture card with component/composite cables, that way you can also record newer games in HD if you want to.
My HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition has HDMI and Component input, not composite, but I think it could work with those too. Not sure, though.

Here's a few I've used:

Hauppauge HD PVR
This has both component and composite cable input. Short and chunky cables. Can record 360p-1080i
http://www.amazon.com/Hauppauge-121...d=1390981614&sr=8-3&keywords=hauppauge+hd+pvr

Hauppauge HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition
Has HDMI input, as well as component input. Can record up to 1080p.
http://www.amazon.com/Hauppauge-Edi...-1&keywords=hauppauge+hd+pvr+2+gaming+edition

Dazzle DVD Recorder
This is a DVD recorder, I had a Dazzle as my first capture card. The quality wasn't great, and Pinnacle isn't the best editing software. But I think it's cheaper?
http://www.amazon.com/Pinnacle-Syst...390981829&sr=8-4&keywords=dazzle+capture+card

The Elgato has an S-Video port where you can plug other cables in like RCA and Component (also the PS3 cable). Personally I would get the Elgato ;D

 

[Andrew Flint]

Double posted cause of phones connection -.-* dammit

 

[Ben from supaNOOBbros]

Awesome. Thanks for all the replies. I think I will get the elgato, because it has outstanding reviews for both new and old consoles.

 

[BlueStreakcomms]

elgato is the easiest to use and set up

 

[Wrice4]

The elgato software blows other capture cards software away. The simplicity of it is amazing.