Hey, what would you guys recommend to start recording my runs? I play on my SNES Classic, so it's HDMI video to my TV.

I'm looking to get a capture device of some sort, but I have no idea what is sufficient, or even how to set any of it up.

HDMI capture cards can be pricy, especially if you want one with minimal delay. You could get something like Elgato HD60s which is an often recommended card and isn’t going to be super expensive either.

We can give you more specific recommendations if you share your desired price range.

I'd prefer not to spend multiple hundreds. If there's something reliable at maybe 120?

honestly, if all it does is save video that's cool to me as well. Not looking to stream or anything like that. I'd just like to be able to submit runs if possible. And a little better quality than using my phone to record or something.

The elgato hd60s is about 160 usd. I think. But you could check secondhand or new for the first elgato game capture, avermedia cards or even other brands like roxio, even though not too recommended.

https://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Live-Gamer-Mini-Recording/dp/B07R6P2JJR The AVerMedia Live Gamer Mini is $130 and it works pretty well. I saw little latency and it looks fine. Gameplay I recorded on my Playstation Classic:

Thanks @Kid_Gamer, that looks just fine. I'll look into one of those.

i am a rookie speedrunner i havent actually done runs but have had fun trying to beat games as fast as possible. i dont know how to record fotage please help me!!!!! i dont know what to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Jonah221541

https://www.speedrun.com/introductions/thread/hdys5/1

never mind i think i got but if anyone has any tips id be glad to get some advice!

thanks pear!! i just saw your reply!!

@Timmiluvs Capture cards are actually really cheap now. Downgraded my $140 elgato HD to a $40 mirabox and haven't noticed any differences. Here's a comparison I did: