How do you record on Xbox series x if you don’t have enough money for a capture card or can’t afford a hard drive?
1 year ago
Orlando, FL, USA

Just asking cause I wanna speedrun my Xbox series x and I don’t know how

Iowa, USA

twitch or your phone

Gaming_64 en YUMmy_Bacon5 vindt dit leuk
Finland

point a camera at the tv

New Brunswick, Canada
SpeedrunnerFox
Any/All, He/Him, She/Her, They/Them, It/Its
7 months ago

if its less than 30 seconds then use game clip and download it on mobile

United States

Recording gameplay on Xbox Series X without a capture card or an external hard drive is possible, although there are limitations. Here's a cost-effective alternative using built-in features and cloud storage:

  1. Xbox Game DVR: The Xbox Series X has a built-in Game DVR feature that allows you to record gameplay. Here's how you can use it:a. Access Game DVR: While playing a game, press the Xbox button on your controller to open the Guide.b. Navigate to Capture & Share: Select the "Capture & Share" tab in the Guide.c. Record Gameplay: You can choose to start recording your gameplay. The Xbox Game DVR allows you to record the last 30 seconds, 45 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, or 5 minutes of your gameplay.d. Save Your Clips: Your recorded clips are automatically saved in the "Captures" section on your Xbox.
  2. Upload to OneDrive: If you don't have external storage, you can save your recorded clips to the cloud using OneDrive. Here's how:a. Access Captures: Open the "Captures" section on your Xbox.b. Select Clips: Choose the clips you want to save to the cloud and select "Manage clips."c. Upload to OneDrive: Follow the option to upload your clips to OneDrive.
  3. Access on Another Device: Once your clips are uploaded to OneDrive, you can access them from any device with internet access, such as a PC, smartphone, or tablet. This way, you can edit or share your recorded gameplay.

Keep in mind that using Game DVR and OneDrive for recording and saving gameplay may have limitations in terms of recording time and quality. Also, it's important to monitor your OneDrive storage space as it's typically limited, and you may need to manage your clips or consider upgrading your OneDrive storage if you use it frequently.

While this method is a cost-effective way to record gameplay without external hardware, it's not as versatile as a dedicated capture card or external hard drive. If you're serious about content creation or high-quality recordings, investing in these additional tools may be a future consideration as your budget allows.